Present Continuous

What are we learning today?

You will talk about what is happening now and about fixed plans for the near future.

Explanation

• Form: am, is or are + verb with -ing.
• Use it for now: I'm wearing jeans and a T-shirt.
• You can also use it for a fixed plan: We're playing volleyball this evening.
• For habits, use the present simple: I usually wear a tracksuit.
• Spelling: swim, swimming (double the m). Make, making (drop the e).

Examples

1. She is running in the stadium.
2. I'm not wearing a cap.
3. Are you wearing boots?

Remember!

• Do not forget "am", "is" or "are".
• Write "swimming" with two m's.

Check yourself

1. Complete: "They ___ (swim) now."
2. Make a question: "you / wear / boots"