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Grammar: Present Continous

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The Voice Behind New York’s Classic Rock Radio
The Voice Behind New York’s Classic Rock Radio
Just the same ol’ same ol’! In this lesson, students will discuss routines. The lesson features a video about the man who is the voice of New York’s classic rock radio station. Students will learn and practice using present tenses and relevant vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets developed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring an interactive and enjoyable learning experience.
B1 Intermediate   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Habits, Entertainment   |   45 min   | B1-30
A Texting Hat
A Texting Hat
It's time to tackle phone and technology addiction head-on! In this lesson, students will talk about technology addiction through fun discussions and activities. The lesson uses humor to address a serious topic in a light way. It starts with a funny video about phone addiction and a silly way to fix the problem. Students will practice using the present continuous tense and learn new words related to technology addiction.This lesson is perfect for both adults and teens who can relate to the topic. By the end of the lesson, students will improve their English skills and, hopefully, understand the potential harms of excessive technology use.
B1 Intermediate   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Technology, Phones   |   45 min   | B1-25
What’s Going On?
What’s Going On?
Have you ever had mixed feelings about a situation? In this lesson, students will describe how people might feel in different situations. The lesson features audio of conversations where several people explain what is happening in the moment. Students will learn and practice the present continuous tense and related vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets, specifically designed for both adults and teenagers, ensuring an interactive and effective learning experience.
A2 Elementary   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio, Text   |   Situations   |   45 min   | A2-11
Meet My Colleagues
Meet My Colleagues
How long does it take you to fall into a habit? In this lesson, students will discuss routine habits and actions happening in the moment. The lesson features audio of a person describing their colleagues. Students will also learn and practice the difference between the present continuous and present simple tense, along with related vocabulary. Engaging discussion activities and worksheets are included to keep both adult and teenage learners involved, ensuring a dynamic and effective learning experience.
A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Places, People   |   45 min   | A1-13
Party Time
Party Time
Are you a party animal or a party pooper? In this lesson, students will discover different things they might see and do at a party. They'll listen to an audio conversation between two people who get lost and can't find each other in a park. Along with learning party-related vocabulary, students will practice the present continuous tense. The lesson features lively discussions and activities, plus worksheets designed to engage both adult and teenage learners.
A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Situations   |   45 min   | A1-3

In English grammar, the Present Continuous tense is essential for indicating ongoing actions or events happening at the moment of speaking. This tense is used consistently across both British and American English. Here's an easy-to-understand guide on using the Present Continuous tense:

  • What is the Present Continuous Tense?: The Present Continuous tense describes actions or events that are currently happening or are in progress at the time of speaking. It can also be used to describe future plans.

  • Formation of the Present Continuous Tense: It is formed using the present tense of the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) followed by the present participle (the -ing form of the verb). For example, "I am eating," "She is reading," "They are walking."

  • Usage for Ongoing Actions: This tense is perfect for describing actions happening right now. For instance, "You are learning English" implies that the learning is occurring at this very moment.

  • Describing Temporary Situations: The Present Continuous can also describe temporary situations or actions that are happening around the present time, but not necessarily at the exact moment of speaking. For example, "I am staying with a friend this week."

  • Future Arrangements: Interestingly, the Present Continuous is often used to talk about arranged future events. For example, "I am meeting my friend tomorrow."

  • Questions and Negatives in Present Continuous: Forming questions and negatives is straightforward. For example, "Are you watching TV?" (question) and "He is not playing football right now" (negative).

Understanding the Present Continuous tense is crucial for discussing ongoing actions, temporary situations, and future plans. It adds dynamism to English conversation, allowing speakers to express actions in motion and plans with immediacy.