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We use the Present Continuous Tense to
 talk about activities happening NOW.
                 
I’m studying English now.
Look! He’s drinking your cup
 of tea!
Listen! She’s singing.
We can also use the Present Continuous Tense
to talk about activities happening AROUND
NOW, and not necessarily this very moment.
                    
Ahmed is studying really hard for
 his exams this week.
 We aren't working hard these
 days.
We use it to talk about
    FUTURE PLANS
               
 I am seeing my dentist on
 Wednesday.
Are you doing anything tonight?
I’m visiting my grandfather next
 Monday.

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Uses of the present continuous

  • 1.
  • 2. We use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening NOW.  I’m studying English now. Look! He’s drinking your cup of tea! Listen! She’s singing.
  • 3. We can also use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening AROUND NOW, and not necessarily this very moment.  Ahmed is studying really hard for his exams this week.  We aren't working hard these days.
  • 4. We use it to talk about FUTURE PLANS   I am seeing my dentist on Wednesday. Are you doing anything tonight? I’m visiting my grandfather next Monday.