Spoken Description

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Learn the Present Continuous tense: structure (am/are/is + verb-ing), when to use it (actions happening now, temporary situations), and how to form negatives/questions. Practice with examples and short exercises.

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The Present Continuous describes actions happening now, temporary situations, and planned near-future events. This quick guide gives clear examples for everyday use.

The Present Continuous describes actions happening now, temporary situations, and planned near-future events. This quick guide gives clear examples for everyday use.

Form

The Present Continuous is formed with to be + the -ing form of the verb. Use the correct form of to be for each subject.

The Present Continuous is formed with to be + the -ing form of the verb. Use the correct form of to be for each subject.
She(speak) English right now.

Ella está hablando inglés ahora mismo.

She ___ (speak) English right now.

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Uses

Use the Present Continuous for actions occurring at or near the moment of speaking, temporary activities, and for plans or arrangements in the near future.

Use the Present Continuous for actions happening at or near the moment of speaking, temporary activities, and for plans or arrangements in the near future.
We(meet) Sarah at the cafe tomorrow afternoon.

Nosotros nos vamos a encontrar con Sarah en el café mañana por la tarde.

We ___ (meet) Sarah at the cafe tomorrow afternoon.

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Examples

  • I am reading a book.
  • She is working on a project.
  • They are watching a movie.

Signal Words

Common signal words for the Present Continuous include now, at the moment, currently, today, and this week.

Common signal words for the Present Continuous include now, at the moment, currently, today, and this week.
They(work) on the project currently.

Ellos están trabajando en el proyecto actualmente.

They ___ (work) on the project currently.

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Summary

The Present Continuous shows ongoing actions, temporary situations, and near-future plans. Form it with to be + -ing and look for time expressions that signal an ongoing activity.

The Present Continuous shows ongoing actions, temporary situations, and near-future plans. Form it with to be + -ing and look for time expressions that signal an ongoing activity.

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