Let's Practice
Direction: Read the following sentences
I am/We are eating lunch.
He/She/It is reading a book.
They are playing football.
We are studying English.
Grammar Point
Direction: Read the grammar point
What is the Present Continuous?
The Present Continuous tells us about something happening right now or around now.
It shows that the action is still going: not finished.
We make it using: am / is / are + verb-ing
Examples
I am eating.
He / She / It is reading.
You / We / They are playing.
We use the Present Continuous for:
1. An action happening right now
Something is happening at this very moment.
Examples:
I am eating dinner.
She is talking on the phone.
2. An activity happening around now (but not at the exact moment)
The action is happening these days or this week, not just right now.
Examples:
He is studying a lot this week.
They are working on a new project.
3. A situation that is changing
Something is slowly or quickly becoming different.
Examples:
The weather is getting colder.
My English is improving!
Spelling Rules for Verb + ing:
Examples
play → playing
run → running
write → writing
eat → eating
dance → dancing
Negative Form:
Examples
I’m not watching TV.
She isn’t eating.
They aren’t working.
Question Form:
Examples
Are you eating?
Is he sleeping?
What are they doing?
Example
Direction: Read the following examples with your tutor
He is drawing a picture.
They are swimming in the pool.
We aren’t watching a movie.
I’m not talking on the phone.
Is she writing an email?
Conversation
Direction: Read the conversation aloud for the first time and then read again with your tutor
Tom and Mia talk on the phone.
Tom: Hi Mia! What are you doing?
Mia: I’m cooking dinner. And you?
Tom: I’m watching a movie. Is your sister there?
Mia: Yes, she’s doing her homework.
Tom: Are you eating now?
Mia: No, we’re eating in 10 minutes.
Tom: Nice! I’m just relaxing at home.
Questions
1. What is Mia doing?
Answer: She __________ cooking dinner.
2. What is Tom doing?
Answer: He __________ watching a movie.
3. What is Mia’s sister doing?
Answer: She __________ doing her homework.
Fill in the blank
Direction: Fill in the blank. Choose A or B
1. I __________ reading a book.
A) am
B) is
2. She __________ cooking.
A) are
B) is
3. We __________ playing football.
A) is
B) are
4. He __________ watching TV.
A) is
B) are
5. They __________ working now.
A) is
B) are
6. I __________ not sleeping.
A) am
B) is
7. She __________ eating lunch.
A) isn’t
B) aren’t
8. __________ you studying?
A) Is
B) Are
Let's Talk
Direction: Answer using the words and expressions you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself
1. What are you doing right now?
2. Are you studying English now?
3. Is your friend watching TV?
4. What are your parents doing?
5. Are you sitting or standing?
6. Who is talking near you?
7. Is anyone cooking at your house now?
8. What are your classmates/co-workers doing?
9. Are you using your phone?
10. What is your teacher doing?
Beginner 2
Grammar / LET'S LEARN /
Lesson 11
What Are You Doing Right Now?
Present Continuous (I am going)