Present Continuous Tense
Learn am/is/are + verb-ing with practical learning and speaking examples.
Learning Flow
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After This Lesson
Describe actions happening now
Use am/is/are + verb-ing
Make present continuous negatives
Ask present continuous questions
Learning outcome
What You'll Learn
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Learning outcome
What You'll Learn
Use present continuous for actions happening now.
Use am, is, and are with verb-ing.
Write temporary action sentences.
Ask questions with Am, Is, and Are.
Teacher explanation
Definition
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Teacher explanation
Definition
Happening Now
Use present continuous for actions happening now.
Temporary Action
Use it for actions happening for a short time.
Negative
Add not after am, is, or are.
Question
Move am, is, or are before the subject.
Person, place, thing, idea
Examples
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Person, place, thing, idea
Examples
I am reading a short story.
He is preparing for an interview.
We are discussing the lesson today.
Are you listening carefully?
Short model sentences
Simple Sentences
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Short model sentences
Simple Sentences
She is cooking dinner.
They are waiting for the bus.
I am not using my phone.
We are learning new phrases.
Is he practicing now?
Remember these points
Rules
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Remember these points
Rules
Positive: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.
Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb-ing.
Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing?
Use now, currently, today, or this week for temporary actions.
Do not use do/does in this pattern.
Teacher-style walkthrough
Guided Examples
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Teacher-style walkthrough
Guided Examples
Guided Example 1
I am improving my pronunciation today.
- I uses am.
- Improving is verb-ing.
Guided Example 2
Is she taking notes right now?
- Start with Is for she.
- Taking shows the action is happening now.
Focused grammar practice
Grammar Lab
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Focused grammar practice
Grammar Lab
Present Continuous
What is this tense?
Present continuous talks about actions happening now or around now.
Use am/is/are + verb-ing for current or temporary actions.
Structure
Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing
Positive
Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing
I am learning English.
They are practicing speaking.
Negative
Subject + am/is/are + not + verb-ing
She is not writing notes.
We are not wasting time.
Question
Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing?
Are you studying now?
Is she writing notes?
Common Mistakes+
Do not write: I learning English.
Use: I am learning English.
Mini Practice
Write one sentence about what you are doing now.
Write one question with Are you + verb-ing.
Better everyday English
Smart English Tip
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Better everyday English
Smart English Tip
Present continuous feels active and current.
Use now when you want to show the action is happening at this moment.
Use am/is/are before the -ing verb.
Are you practicing speaking? is a strong learning question.
Natural replies and useful words
Real English Usage
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Natural replies and useful words
Real English Usage
Learning English
I am recording my voice for practice.
They are answering questions in class.
Are you reviewing this topic today?
Work and Study
She is updating the report now.
We are planning tomorrow's lesson.
I am completing a small exercise.
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Now Your Turn
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Write and get feedback
Now Your Turn
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Challenge
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Submit your answer
Challenge
Write 5 present continuous sentences with one negative and one question.
Write one now sentence.
Write one temporary action sentence.
Write one negative sentence.
Write one question.
Write one learning or speaking practice sentence.
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Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz
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Question 1 - mcq
Choose the present continuous sentence.
Question 2 - mcq
Choose the correct sentence.
Question 3 - mcq
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Question 4 - fill blank
Complete: They are ____ speaking.
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