The author is using the present progressive tense to discuss their future plans. They are having lunch with their husband the next weekend to celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary. They are studying for their final English exam in December and have been researching the three units. They are going to the doctor tomorrow because they have been coughing and suffering from a sore throat and headache. In December, the author and their daughters are planning a trip to celebrate the new year with their mom, who has been waiting a long time for their visit.

1. MY FUTURE PLANS
USING PRESENT
PROGRESSIVE
BY INGRID MARCELA CASTILLO RUIZ
GC: 17

2. ABOUT ME…
• I´m married since 7 years ago,
therefore I´m having lunch with
my husband the next weekend. I
have been planning this meeting
because we will be celebrating our
8th Anniversary.

3. CONCERNING MY STUDY…
• I´m studying for my final English
exam that is in December, I have
been looking for all the
information about the three
units, because I want the best
results; furthermore, I have
always liked to learn this
language.

4. MY HEALTH…
• I´m going to Sanidad tomorrow
because I have a doctor's
appointment scheduled, I have
been coughing and suffering of
a sore throat and headache. I
hope to be better for the
weekend.

5. MY HOLIDAY…
• My daughters and I are planning
a trip for December and to
celebrate the New Year with my
mom. She has been waiting for
our visit for a long of time and
she wants to be with me in my
happy birthday. Finally, we´re
coming back on January.