English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #059: Present Continuous for actions happening now
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #059
Available explanations:
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Today’s lesson: Present Continuous for actions happening now.
Quick review from the last lessons:
- We used can for ability.
- We used time words in Present Simple.
- Now we learn how to talk about actions happening right now.
Grammar pattern:
- I am + verb-ing
- He / She / It is + verb-ing
- We / You / They are + verb-ing
Word list:
1) reading — REE-ding — the act of looking at words
2) writing — RY-ting — the act of making words on paper or a screen
3) speaking — SPEE-king — the act of using your voice to say words
4) listening — LIS-uh-ning — the act of hearing and paying attention
5) studying — STUH-dee-ing — the act of learning with books or practice
Sentence list:
1) I am reading a book. — AI am REE-ding uh book.
2) He is writing a letter. — Hee iz RY-ting uh LET-er.
3) We are speaking in English. — Wee ar SPEE-king in ING-glish.
4) They are listening to music. — They ar LIS-uh-ning too MYOO-zik.
5) She is studying at home. — Shee iz STUH-dee-ing at hohm.
Usage notes:
- Use am with I.
- Use is with he, she, it.
- Use are with we, you, they.
- Add -ing to the main verb.
- This grammar is for actions happening now.
Mini practice:
1) Complete: She ___ studying.
2) Complete: We ___ reading.
3) Make one sentence with writing.
4) Make one sentence with listening.
5) Change to Present Continuous: I read a book.
Answer key:
1) is
2) are
3) Example: I am writing a card.
4) Example: They are listening carefully.
5) I am reading a book.
Reply instruction:
Write your answers in a reply. You can also make one new sentence with am / is / are + verb-ing.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #059
Available explanations:
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Today’s lesson: Present Continuous for actions happening now.
Quick review from the last lessons:
- We used can for ability.
- We used time words in Present Simple.
- Now we learn how to talk about actions happening right now.
Grammar pattern:
- I am + verb-ing
- He / She / It is + verb-ing
- We / You / They are + verb-ing
Word list:
1) reading — REE-ding — the act of looking at words
2) writing — RY-ting — the act of making words on paper or a screen
3) speaking — SPEE-king — the act of using your voice to say words
4) listening — LIS-uh-ning — the act of hearing and paying attention
5) studying — STUH-dee-ing — the act of learning with books or practice
Sentence list:
1) I am reading a book. — AI am REE-ding uh book.
2) He is writing a letter. — Hee iz RY-ting uh LET-er.
3) We are speaking in English. — Wee ar SPEE-king in ING-glish.
4) They are listening to music. — They ar LIS-uh-ning too MYOO-zik.
5) She is studying at home. — Shee iz STUH-dee-ing at hohm.
Usage notes:
- Use am with I.
- Use is with he, she, it.
- Use are with we, you, they.
- Add -ing to the main verb.
- This grammar is for actions happening now.
Mini practice:
1) Complete: She ___ studying.
2) Complete: We ___ reading.
3) Make one sentence with writing.
4) Make one sentence with listening.
5) Change to Present Continuous: I read a book.
Answer key:
1) is
2) are
3) Example: I am writing a card.
4) Example: They are listening carefully.
5) I am reading a book.
Reply instruction:
Write your answers in a reply. You can also make one new sentence with am / is / are + verb-ing.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].