The present tense is used to talk about things which happen regularly or are happening at the time of speaking.
E.g.:
- actions happening at the time of speaking:
La mamma prepara la cena.
Mum is getting dinner ready.
I ragazzi giocano a calcio nel cortile.
The boys are playing football in the yard.
Giulia legge un libro.
Giulia is reading a book.
Ho molto da fare al lavoro.
I have a lot to do at work.
