A2 Course · Lesson 3
Present Continuous for Now and Arrangements
Describe actions now and fixed future plans
Goal: Use the present continuous for now and future arrangements.
Practice Now
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Continuous forms, sentences & builder
Practice present continuous phrases, then build your own sentence.
1. Learn continuous forms
Click each -ing form and repeat.
Forms practiced: 0 / 8
2. Practice continuous sentences
Listen for am / is / are + -ing.
Sentences practiced: 0 / 6
3. Build a continuous sentence
Type a verb-ing form and an object.
Example: I am studying English.
Lesson Content
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1) Now
I am studying. She is working. They are watching TV.
2) Future Arrangements
I am meeting a friend tomorrow. We are flying next week.
3) Form
am / is / are + verb-ing
Speaking Tasks
Say these out loud to build confidence.
Right Now
Say 4 things people around you are doing now.
This Week
Talk about 3 arrangements this week.
Phone Call Role-play
A: What are you doing? B: I am...
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Lesson Complete
Describe what is happening around you using the present continuous.