PRESENT CONTINUOUS USES

PRESENT CONTINUOUS USES

Alba Sofía Mtz Aguilar

*Trick

I AMYOU ARE WE ARE THEY ARE SHE IS HE IS IT IS

OBJECTIVES

In this class we are going to learn…

Structure of the present continuous (positive, negative and questions)

Trick for conjugate the verb "to be" in the present continuous tense

The five uses of the present continuous

Common time expressions for present continuous

☺ + Am/is/are + Verb-ING +complement

☺ + Am/is/are + not + Verb-ING + complement

Am/is/are +☺+ Verb-ING + complement + ?

COMMON TIME EXPRESSIONS

*now *at the moment *in this moment *nodaways *these days *on friday *Next week

Rules to use "ING"

1. Situations/actions happening at the moment of speaking or around this period of time

• I am talking to you right now.
• You are taking an English class
• someone is taking a shower
• the sun is rotating around the earth

2. Temporary actions or situations

• We are staying at a hotel while our house is being renovated.
• She is reading a fascinating book right now.
• They are traveling around Europe this month

3. Fixed arrangements in the near future (social engagements)

• I’m meeting Sarah for lunch at 1 PM tomorrow.
• We’re going to a concert on Saturday night.
• They’re having a birthday party for Jake next Friday.

4. Situations that are changing or developing constantly

• Technology advances rapidly.
• The population grows every year.
• The climate changes due to global warming.

5. Express anger (annoyance, irritation or criticism) about an action that a person does frequently. To give more emphasis we combine it with the adverbs of frequency (always, constantly, continuously)

• You’re always interrupting me when I speak!
• He’s constantly leaving his dirty dishes in the sink!
• She’s always borrowing my things without asking!