Grammar
Present Continuous
Introduction
Look at the pictures and listen to the sentences.
Mr. Smith is teaching.
Students are looking at pictures in a book.
People are wearing swimsuits. Some people are swimming.
People are wearing warm clothes. It is snowing.
Students are speaking to one another.
Choose the right answer.
1. Mr. Smith is _____ .
2. Students are _____ .
3. Students are _____ .
Presentation
Listen to the dialogue.
Mr. Smith: Good evening everyone. How are you doing? Ready for today’s class?
Eric: Yes, Mr. Smith.
Laura asks Eric how he is...
Laura: Hey Eric. How’s it going?
Eric: Pretty good. How about you?
Mr. Smith continues speaking...
Mr. Smith: Please, open your book on page 12. What can you see in picture 1?
Laura: In picture 1, people are wearing swimsuits because they’re on the beach. Some people are swimming in the ocean.
Mr. Smith: How about picture 2?
Eric: In picture 2, people are wearing warm clothes because it’s winter and it’s snowing.
Mr. Smith: Now stand up. Talk to your partner and tell them what you’re wearing.
Students practice speaking...
Meaning
I’m doing my homework.
• Is this happening now?
• Is this about every day or just now?
Pronunciation + Form
Practice
Fill in the blanks with the present continuous form.
Choose the correct answer.
1. Right now, I ____ English.
2. At the moment, she ____ the test.
Production
Now talk about what is happening now.
- What are you doing now?
- What is your teacher doing now?
- What are your classmates doing?