Present Continuous for Now
Describe actions happening now or around now.
Lesson focus
Describe actions happening now or around now.
Core idea
Use am/is/are + verb-ing for actions in progress. Do not use it for every permanent habit.
Examples
I am studying now.
They are waiting outside.
She is working on a new project.
Useful vocabulary
WordMeaning
currentlyat the present time
waitingstaying until something happens
projectplanned work with a goal
Active practice
Do this now: Describe what five people around you are doing, or imagine a busy room and describe it.
Fast review
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