Name: Present Continuous | An Easy English Grammar Lesson
Uploaded: 2025-03-04T03:17:40.000Z
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Present continuous

Today, we're talking about present continuous.

Present continuous is used in three main ways.

When you want to talk about actions that are happening right now, actions that are temporary, or future plans.

First, let's review how to form present continuous.

Subject, be verb, and main verb with I-N-G.

Remember this every time you use present continuous!

The first way we use present continuous in real life conversations is for actions happening right now.

Remember, if it's happening right now, use present continuous!

The second way to use present continuous is for temporary actions or situations.

These are things happening now, but not at this exact moment.

For example: "I'm staying at my friend's house this week."

It's just for now, not his permanent job.

She is living in New York for a few months.

Temporary situations can last for days, weeks, or even months,

but they're not permanent, and they don't have to be at this exact moment!

Finally, we use present continuous for future plans and arrangements that are already decided.

Did you see that the plans are already decided?

They are visiting their parents next weekend.

These are all things that are arranged or planned in the near future!

Remember the three most common ways we use present continuous:

Try to use present continuous in your next conversation!

It's a great way to talk about what's happening now and your future plans.

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