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Devotee Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Difference: 'I learn English' and 'I am learning English'

What's the difference between saying I learn English and I am learning English, please?

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Hi, "I learn English" is present simple and shows an action in progress through a long time whereas the second shows a temporary one. Check these two: 1. I work for GM company.

— Imantaghavi

  • Hi, "I learn English" is present simple and shows an action in progress through a long time whereas the second shows a temporary one.
  • Check these two: 1.
  • I work for GM company.
  • (This is my job which is my job for a long time) 2.
  • I am working for my sister.
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Hi,

"I learn English" is present simple and shows an action in progress through a long time whereas the second shows a temporary one.
Check these two:
1. I work for GM company. (This is my job which is my job for a long time)
2. I am working for my sister. (My job is not working for my sister, but for a week or two I'm working for her. I'll get back to my job after this two-we
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Both are present tense.Learning a language is a special case where you probably want to use "am learning English" if you are currently learning English.

Normally, you use these two verb forms to distinguish if you are in the moment performing the action or are speaking in a general way.
e.g.
I ride my bike to school. - This is a general comment about how I transport myself to scho
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Devoteedifference
— What do you do in your spare time?
— I learn English. / I collect stamps. / I take walks. / I play games.

— What are you doing these days?
— I'm learning English. / I'm taking courses in cooking. / I'm working at IBM.

"I learn English" is of limited usefulness.

CJ
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