The Present Continuous Tense – When to use

We use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening now.
Examples :   The kids are watching TV.
   I am sitting down, because I am tired.
   I am not learning German, because this is an English class.
   Who are you writing to?
We can also use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening around now, and not necessarily this very moment.
Examples :   Sally is studying really hard for her exams this week.
   I am reading a really interesting book now.
   How are you brushing up on your English for the trip?
   We aren’t working hard these days.
The Present Continuous Tense is also used to talk about activities happening in the near future, especially for planned future events.
Examples :   I am seeing my dentist on Wednesday.
   Polly is coming for dinner tomorrow.
   Are you doing anything tonight?
   We aren’t going on holiday next week.

THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS :

a/the time of speaking ('now'):

Sshh, I'm trying to hear what they are saying .

b/things which are true at the moment but not always:

We're looking for a new flat .

c/present plans for the future:

We're having dinner with them next week .

examples

1.I don't usually have cereals for breakfast but I'm having some this morning because there is nothing else.

2.I often cycle to work but I'm taking the car this morning because it's raining very hard.
3.I'm thinking about having my hair cut short but I don't think my husband will be very happy about it.

4.My parents live in OURZAZAT but I'm just visiting it.