[Grammar] I study/I am studying law

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Gunner1999

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Hi. I have another question, which is a bit confusing. I'm going to give you 2 examples.
- I study law at Harvard or I'm studying law at Harvard? Some English people use the first option and the others use the second one. Which one is more appropriate?
- I attend High School or I'm attending High School?
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Please note that I have changed your thread title.

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jutfrank

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I'm studying Law at Harvard.

I would say the continuous is more appropriate in this case, when spoken by a student. It gives the meaning of a temporary situation.

I go to high school.

Present simple is better here. It gives the meaning of 'every day', as a matter of routine.
 
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