limited duration use

timeless use describing facts always true

instantaneous use describing a sequence of events happening now

instantaneous use describing an action taking place now

timeless use expressing irritation

timeless use describing attitudes

the 'performative' use of the present simple

timeless use describing habits

He's forever griping about his back

I name this ship ...

Greece lies in the south of the Balkan peninsular

I'm working nights

Answer the phone, please, I'm taking a shower

He takes the prize for pig-headedness

I don't take sugar in coffee but I do in tea

I unlock the case like this, key in this number, see, and make sure it's locked afterwards