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Present Continuos Explanation

The present continuous is used to talk about present situations which we see as short-term or temporary. We use the present simple to talk about present situations which we see as long-term or permanent.

In these examples, the action is taking place at the time of speaking.

It's raining.Who is Kate talking to on the phone?Look, somebody is trying to steal that man's wallet.I'm not looking. My eyes are closed tightly.

In these examples, the action is true at the present time but we don't think it will be true in the long term.

I'm looking for a new apartment.He's thinking about leaving his job.They're considering making an appeal against the judgment.Are you getting enough sleep?

In these examples, the action is at a definite point in the future and it has already been arranged.

I'm meeting her at 6.30.They aren't arriving until Tuesday.We are having a special dinner at a top restaurant for all the senior managers.Isn't he coming to the dinner?
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Grammar Explanation

USE 1 Now

Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now.

Examples:You are learning English now.You are not swimming now.Are you sleeping?I am sitting.I am not standing.Is he sitting or standing?They are reading their books.They are not watching television.What are you doing?Why aren't you doing your homework?

USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now

In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.

Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)I am studying to become a doctor.I am not studying to become a dentist.I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.I am not reading any books right now.Are you working on any special projects at work?Aren't you teaching at the university now?

USE 3 Near Future

Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.

Examples:I am meeting some friends after work.I am not going to the party tonight.Is he visiting his parents next weekend?Isn't he coming with us tonight?

USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"

The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."

Examples:She is always coming to class late.He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.I don't like them because they are always complaining.
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Present Continuos

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Present Continuos

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Sing A Song With The Present Continuos

I'm sitting here in a boring room
it's just another rainy sunday afternoon
i'm wasting my time, i got nothing to do
i'm hanging around, i'm waiting for you
but nothing ever happens, and i wonder
I'm driving around in my car
i'm driving too fast, i'm driving too far
i'd like to change my point of view
i feel so lonely, i'm waiting for you
but nothing ever happens, and i wonder
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What Are You Doing?

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Present Continuos Structure

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