I work today. vs I'm working today.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I work today' is a simple statement indicating a regular occurrence, while 'I'm working today' implies that the action is happening at the moment or in the near future.

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This phrase is correct and can be used to indicate a regular occurrence.

"I work today."

This phrase is used to express a routine or habitual action that happens on a specific day.

Examples:

I work today, but I have tomorrow off.
I work today, so I can't go out tonight.
I work today, so I'll be busy all afternoon.
I work today, so I need to get up early.
I work today, so I won't be able to join you for lunch.

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I surprised Jackie at work today.
Honey, I have to work today. I really do.
Listen, man, I appreciate your work today.
Because I did exceptional work today.
Yet I work more willingly today.
Even I can handle our work today.
I did well at work today.
I'm actually off work today.
I might just skip work today.
I heard something at work today.
I saw him at work today.
I am so glad I came to work today.
I don't know about you, but I am glad I came to work today.
Earl! Cammie, apparently you and I work the same shift today.
I can't... I can't work today.
I work the day shift today.
I didn't work overtime today.
But I have a work thing today.
I thought I'd work from home today.
No chance I'll get work done today.

Alternatives:

I am working today.
I will be working today.
I have work today.
I have to work today.
I need to work today.

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate that the action is happening at the moment or in the near future.

"I'm working today."

This phrase is used to express that you are currently engaged in work or will be working during the day.

Examples:

I'm working today, so I can't meet for lunch.
I'm working today, but I'll be free in the evening.
I'm working today, so I won't be able to attend the meeting.
I'm working today, so I'll be busy all day.
I'm working today, so I won't be able to help you with your project.

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After we had discussed this, I had a tour with Ms Stadelmann around the Finance Department, where I'm working today.
Guess I'm working today.
I'm sorry, but I'm working today.
And I'm not working today.
I'm not working today. I have an audition for Entourage 2.
No, I'm working late today.
Why am I getting a page? I'm not working today.
I'm surprised you're working today.
I'm surprised you're working today.
So what I'm doing is I'm working from home today.
Sorry, babe, but you know I'm working with her today.
I... but I'm working through lunch today.
I worked a double shift last night, and I'm working another one today.
I'm working a lunch shift today.
I'm working the Atlantic late today.
You know, I'm not even working' today.
In the Step Up talent programme, I discovered talents I didn't know I had and which I'm still working on improving today.
True as that may be, I'm working with Agent benford today.
Sorry, babe, but you know I'm working with her today.
I'm not sure he should be working today.

Alternatives:

I work today.
I will be working today.
I have work today.
I have to work today.
I need to work today.

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