SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Present Continuous 
Basic
Present continuous 
• Form 
We form the form the present continuous with 
the verb to be + the form –ing of the verb, and 
we do not auxiliares for negatives and 
questions. 
She is having a shower at the moment 
This year I’m studying Basic 2 
He is not coming to the party
• Use: 
• We use the present continuous to talk about 
things that happen at the moment of speaking 
Now she’s talking on the phone 
At the moment she isn’t working 
• But we can also talk about a more general 
now, using expressions like this week, this 
year, this month, … 
This year she’s taking a yoga course
• Present continuous for future arrangements 
When add an expression of future the present 
continuous can be used for future arrangements, 
that means that you know for your that is going to 
happen because you have already planned, booked 
the tickets, made an appointment, … 
This year I’m spending my holidays in the Caribbean 
sea, I’ve already talked to my wife and booked the 
tickets and the hotel on the Internet.

More Related Content

What's hot

Present perfect i ieverneverthisweek
Present perfect i ieverneverthisweekPresent perfect i ieverneverthisweek
Present perfect i ieverneverthisweekDept. Inglés
 
Talking about future using present tenses
Talking about future using present tensesTalking about future using present tenses
Talking about future using present tenseslcslidepresentations
 
Present simple present continuous
Present simple present continuousPresent simple present continuous
Present simple present continuous
Terry Gonigle
 
Be going to
Be going toBe going to
Be going to
sandrinelafontant
 
Expressing wishes again
Expressing wishes againExpressing wishes again
Expressing wishes again
Maria José Parreira Pereira
 
Future simple be going to
Future simple be going toFuture simple be going to
Future simple be going to
Diego Arenas
 
Teaching connected speech
Teaching connected speechTeaching connected speech
Teaching connected speech
RenzoRodriguez45
 
Talking Future
Talking FutureTalking Future
Talking Future
Maribel Gonzalez
 
Present Perfect
Present PerfectPresent Perfect
Present Perfect
Steven Walter Thomas
 
5.present future tense
5.present future tense5.present future tense
5.present future tense
Nining Sudarwita
 
Will and going to
Will and going toWill and going to
Will and going to
Isa Paez
 
5C - Simple Present or Present Continuous?
5C - Simple Present or Present Continuous?5C - Simple Present or Present Continuous?
5C - Simple Present or Present Continuous?
Fabiola Damiani Maquito
 
2nd qtr 12 using the future tense of the verb with
2nd qtr 12 using the future tense of the verb with2nd qtr 12 using the future tense of the verb with
2nd qtr 12 using the future tense of the verb with
Shirley Sison
 
Pronoun presentation
Pronoun presentationPronoun presentation
Pronoun presentation
madisonharlow
 
FUTURE SIMPLE WITH BE GOING TO
FUTURE SIMPLE WITH BE GOING TOFUTURE SIMPLE WITH BE GOING TO
FUTURE SIMPLE WITH BE GOING TO
Jen Posada Vasquez
 
Mild Obligation and Advice
Mild Obligation and AdviceMild Obligation and Advice
Mild Obligation and Advice
theLecturette
 

What's hot (20)

Present perfect i ieverneverthisweek
Present perfect i ieverneverthisweekPresent perfect i ieverneverthisweek
Present perfect i ieverneverthisweek
 
Talking about future using present tenses
Talking about future using present tensesTalking about future using present tenses
Talking about future using present tenses
 
Present simple present continuous
Present simple present continuousPresent simple present continuous
Present simple present continuous
 
Unidad 4
Unidad 4Unidad 4
Unidad 4
 
Grammar
GrammarGrammar
Grammar
 
Be going to
Be going toBe going to
Be going to
 
Expressing wishes again
Expressing wishes againExpressing wishes again
Expressing wishes again
 
Simple future-tense
Simple future-tenseSimple future-tense
Simple future-tense
 
Future simple be going to
Future simple be going toFuture simple be going to
Future simple be going to
 
Teaching connected speech
Teaching connected speechTeaching connected speech
Teaching connected speech
 
Talking Future
Talking FutureTalking Future
Talking Future
 
Present Perfect
Present PerfectPresent Perfect
Present Perfect
 
5.present future tense
5.present future tense5.present future tense
5.present future tense
 
Will and going to
Will and going toWill and going to
Will and going to
 
5C - Simple Present or Present Continuous?
5C - Simple Present or Present Continuous?5C - Simple Present or Present Continuous?
5C - Simple Present or Present Continuous?
 
2nd qtr 12 using the future tense of the verb with
2nd qtr 12 using the future tense of the verb with2nd qtr 12 using the future tense of the verb with
2nd qtr 12 using the future tense of the verb with
 
The future
The futureThe future
The future
 
Pronoun presentation
Pronoun presentationPronoun presentation
Pronoun presentation
 
FUTURE SIMPLE WITH BE GOING TO
FUTURE SIMPLE WITH BE GOING TOFUTURE SIMPLE WITH BE GOING TO
FUTURE SIMPLE WITH BE GOING TO
 
Mild Obligation and Advice
Mild Obligation and AdviceMild Obligation and Advice
Mild Obligation and Advice
 

Similar to Present continuous

The Present Continuous Tense
The Present Continuous TenseThe Present Continuous Tense
The Present Continuous Tense
Gordana Popović
 
211989.ppt
211989.ppt211989.ppt
211989.ppt
ElvinJoelUrbina
 
5B - Present Continuous
5B - Present Continuous5B - Present Continuous
5B - Present Continuous
Fabiola Damiani Maquito
 
English grammar present perfect tense
English grammar present perfect tenseEnglish grammar present perfect tense
English grammar present perfect tense
itzelg61
 
future be going to , present simple and present continuous
future be going to , present simple and present continuousfuture be going to , present simple and present continuous
future be going to , present simple and present continuous
jocephinedeavila
 
Understanding auxiliary and modal verbs
Understanding  auxiliary and modal verbsUnderstanding  auxiliary and modal verbs
Understanding auxiliary and modal verbs
Gopal Panda
 
Future
FutureFuture
Present continuous
Present continuousPresent continuous
Present continuous
Diego Arenas
 
Exc10 thania ruelas
Exc10 thania ruelasExc10 thania ruelas
Exc10 thania ruelas
Thania Ruelas
 
English grammar
English grammarEnglish grammar
English grammar
Azza Arafa
 
Present Perfect & PPP.ppt
Present Perfect & PPP.pptPresent Perfect & PPP.ppt
Present Perfect & PPP.ppt
HadeelAlsmadi1
 
The Future.pdf
The Future.pdfThe Future.pdf
The Future.pdf
NetziValdelomar1
 
Present progressive or continuous
Present progressive or continuousPresent progressive or continuous
Present progressive or continuousRm Dc
 
PRESENT PERFECT.ppt
PRESENT PERFECT.pptPRESENT PERFECT.ppt
PRESENT PERFECT.ppt
ArailumOmirserik
 
Power point the present progressive tense
Power point  the present progressive tensePower point  the present progressive tense
Power point the present progressive tensegrammarific
 
PRESENT PERFECT TENSE
PRESENT PERFECT TENSEPRESENT PERFECT TENSE
PRESENT PERFECT TENSE
Christi Beltrán
 

Similar to Present continuous (20)

Sofi
SofiSofi
Sofi
 
The Present Continuous Tense
The Present Continuous TenseThe Present Continuous Tense
The Present Continuous Tense
 
Present cont-t (1)
Present cont-t (1)Present cont-t (1)
Present cont-t (1)
 
Pres cont2.pptx
Pres cont2.pptxPres cont2.pptx
Pres cont2.pptx
 
211989.ppt
211989.ppt211989.ppt
211989.ppt
 
5B - Present Continuous
5B - Present Continuous5B - Present Continuous
5B - Present Continuous
 
English grammar present perfect tense
English grammar present perfect tenseEnglish grammar present perfect tense
English grammar present perfect tense
 
future be going to , present simple and present continuous
future be going to , present simple and present continuousfuture be going to , present simple and present continuous
future be going to , present simple and present continuous
 
Understanding auxiliary and modal verbs
Understanding  auxiliary and modal verbsUnderstanding  auxiliary and modal verbs
Understanding auxiliary and modal verbs
 
Future
FutureFuture
Future
 
Present continuous
Present continuousPresent continuous
Present continuous
 
Future different types
Future different typesFuture different types
Future different types
 
Exc10 thania ruelas
Exc10 thania ruelasExc10 thania ruelas
Exc10 thania ruelas
 
English grammar
English grammarEnglish grammar
English grammar
 
Present Perfect & PPP.ppt
Present Perfect & PPP.pptPresent Perfect & PPP.ppt
Present Perfect & PPP.ppt
 
The Future.pdf
The Future.pdfThe Future.pdf
The Future.pdf
 
Present progressive or continuous
Present progressive or continuousPresent progressive or continuous
Present progressive or continuous
 
PRESENT PERFECT.ppt
PRESENT PERFECT.pptPRESENT PERFECT.ppt
PRESENT PERFECT.ppt
 
Power point the present progressive tense
Power point  the present progressive tensePower point  the present progressive tense
Power point the present progressive tense
 
PRESENT PERFECT TENSE
PRESENT PERFECT TENSEPRESENT PERFECT TENSE
PRESENT PERFECT TENSE
 

More from Ana Sancho

Past simple and present perfect
Past simple and present perfectPast simple and present perfect
Past simple and present perfect
Ana Sancho
 
Future continuous
Future continuousFuture continuous
Future continuous
Ana Sancho
 
Relative clauses
Relative clausesRelative clauses
Relative clauses
Ana Sancho
 
Future tenses
Future tensesFuture tenses
Future tenses
Ana Sancho
 
Simple past and past continuous
Simple past and past continuousSimple past and past continuous
Simple past and past continuous
Ana Sancho
 
Present simple
Present simplePresent simple
Present simple
Ana Sancho
 
Present simple
Present simplePresent simple
Present simple
Ana Sancho
 
Present simple
Present simplePresent simple
Present simple
Ana Sancho
 
Modal verbs
Modal verbsModal verbs
Modal verbs
Ana Sancho
 
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuousPresent perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Ana Sancho
 
Last night i had the strangest dream
Last night i had the strangest dreamLast night i had the strangest dream
Last night i had the strangest dream
Ana Sancho
 
Nociones básicas
Nociones básicasNociones básicas
Nociones básicas
Ana Sancho
 
Constructing knowledge with blogs
Constructing knowledge with blogsConstructing knowledge with blogs
Constructing knowledge with blogs
Ana Sancho
 
The Passive
The PassiveThe Passive
The Passive
Ana Sancho
 
Past tenses
Past tensesPast tenses
Past tenses
Ana Sancho
 
Present Simple v. Present Continuous
Present Simple v. Present ContinuousPresent Simple v. Present Continuous
Present Simple v. Present Continuous
Ana Sancho
 

More from Ana Sancho (16)

Past simple and present perfect
Past simple and present perfectPast simple and present perfect
Past simple and present perfect
 
Future continuous
Future continuousFuture continuous
Future continuous
 
Relative clauses
Relative clausesRelative clauses
Relative clauses
 
Future tenses
Future tensesFuture tenses
Future tenses
 
Simple past and past continuous
Simple past and past continuousSimple past and past continuous
Simple past and past continuous
 
Present simple
Present simplePresent simple
Present simple
 
Present simple
Present simplePresent simple
Present simple
 
Present simple
Present simplePresent simple
Present simple
 
Modal verbs
Modal verbsModal verbs
Modal verbs
 
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuousPresent perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
 
Last night i had the strangest dream
Last night i had the strangest dreamLast night i had the strangest dream
Last night i had the strangest dream
 
Nociones básicas
Nociones básicasNociones básicas
Nociones básicas
 
Constructing knowledge with blogs
Constructing knowledge with blogsConstructing knowledge with blogs
Constructing knowledge with blogs
 
The Passive
The PassiveThe Passive
The Passive
 
Past tenses
Past tensesPast tenses
Past tenses
 
Present Simple v. Present Continuous
Present Simple v. Present ContinuousPresent Simple v. Present Continuous
Present Simple v. Present Continuous
 

Recently uploaded

2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
Sandy Millin
 
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
beazzy04
 
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxInstructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Jheel Barad
 
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfUnit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Thiyagu K
 
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfWelcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
TechSoup
 
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
Ashokrao Mane college of Pharmacy Peth-Vadgaon
 
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptxThe approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
Jisc
 
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
siemaillard
 
Introduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
Introduction to Quality Improvement EssentialsIntroduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
Introduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
Excellence Foundation for South Sudan
 
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdfAdditional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
joachimlavalley1
 
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free downloadThe French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
Vivekanand Anglo Vedic Academy
 
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute  Check Company Auto PropertyModel Attribute  Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Celine George
 
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdfUnit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Thiyagu K
 
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
JosvitaDsouza2
 
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPhrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
MIRIAMSALINAS13
 
MARUTI SUZUKI- A Successful Joint Venture in India.pptx
MARUTI SUZUKI- A Successful Joint Venture in India.pptxMARUTI SUZUKI- A Successful Joint Venture in India.pptx
MARUTI SUZUKI- A Successful Joint Venture in India.pptx
bennyroshan06
 
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxStudents, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
EduSkills OECD
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
EverAndrsGuerraGuerr
 
How to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
How to Break the cycle of negative ThoughtsHow to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
How to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
Col Mukteshwar Prasad
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
EugeneSaldivar
 

Recently uploaded (20)

2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
 
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
 
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxInstructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
 
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfUnit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
 
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfWelcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
 
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
 
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptxThe approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
 
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
 
Introduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
Introduction to Quality Improvement EssentialsIntroduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
Introduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
 
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdfAdditional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
 
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free downloadThe French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
 
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute  Check Company Auto PropertyModel Attribute  Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
 
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdfUnit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
 
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
 
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPhrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
MARUTI SUZUKI- A Successful Joint Venture in India.pptx
MARUTI SUZUKI- A Successful Joint Venture in India.pptxMARUTI SUZUKI- A Successful Joint Venture in India.pptx
MARUTI SUZUKI- A Successful Joint Venture in India.pptx
 
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxStudents, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
 
How to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
How to Break the cycle of negative ThoughtsHow to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
How to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
 

Present continuous

  • 2. Present continuous • Form We form the form the present continuous with the verb to be + the form –ing of the verb, and we do not auxiliares for negatives and questions. She is having a shower at the moment This year I’m studying Basic 2 He is not coming to the party
  • 3. • Use: • We use the present continuous to talk about things that happen at the moment of speaking Now she’s talking on the phone At the moment she isn’t working • But we can also talk about a more general now, using expressions like this week, this year, this month, … This year she’s taking a yoga course
  • 4. • Present continuous for future arrangements When add an expression of future the present continuous can be used for future arrangements, that means that you know for your that is going to happen because you have already planned, booked the tickets, made an appointment, … This year I’m spending my holidays in the Caribbean sea, I’ve already talked to my wife and booked the tickets and the hotel on the Internet.