This topic focuses on teaching students how to describe their current actions using the present continuous tense. Students will learn how to express what they are doing at the moment of speaking, ask questions about others' activities, and respond appropriately. This lesson is essential for building conversational skills and improving fluency in real-time communication.
GRAMMAR
Present Continuous Tense
Structure:
- Positive: Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing)
Example: "I am reading a book." - Negative: Subject + am/is/are not + verb(-ing)
Example: "I am not watching TV." - Questions: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb(-ing)?
Example: "Are you studying English?"
- Positive: Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing)
When to Use:
- Actions happening right now.
Example: "She is talking on the phone." - Temporary actions.
Example: "I am staying with my friends this week."
- Actions happening right now.
Common Time Expressions:
- Now
- At the moment
- Right now
- Currently
Examples:
- Positive: "We are having lunch."
- Negative: "They are not playing soccer."
- Question: "What are you doing right now?"
Answer: "I am writing an email."
VOCABULARY
Typing: Using a keyboard to write.
Example: "She is typing an email."Cooking: Preparing food.
Example: "They are cooking dinner."Listening: Paying attention to sound or music.
Example: "He is listening to music."Watching: Looking at something, like a TV show.
Example: "I am watching a movie."Studying: Learning about a subject.
Example: "We are studying for a test."Cleaning: Making something tidy.
Example: "She is cleaning her room."Drawing: Creating pictures with a pencil or pen.
Example: "He is drawing a landscape."Talking: Having a conversation.
Example: "They are talking on the phone."Reading: Looking at and understanding written text.
Example: "I am reading a book."Walking: Moving on foot.
Example: "They are walking in the park."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "I am currently..."
- "What are you doing right now?"
- "She is not doing anything at the moment."
- "Are you busy at the moment?"
- "I am in the middle of..."
- "We are working on..."
- "He is always doing that!"
- "I’m just relaxing."
- "They are helping each other."
- "Why are you doing that?"
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "I am eating lunch right now."
- "She is reading a book."
- "They are playing basketball."
Negative Sentences
- "I am not watching TV."
- "He is not working today."
- "We are not going to the park."
Questions
- "What are you doing now?"
- "Is she writing a letter?"
- "Are they studying for the exam?"
Answers
- "I am cleaning my room."
- "Yes, she is writing a letter."
- "No, they are not studying."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends talking on the phone.
Anna: Hi, Tom! What are you doing?
Tom: Hi, Anna! I am watching a movie. What about you?
Anna: I am cooking dinner. What movie are you watching?
Tom: I am watching a comedy. Are you cooking something special?
Anna: Yes, I am making pasta. Do you want to join me for dinner?
Tom: That sounds great! I’ll be there soon.
READING
"A Busy Afternoon"
It is a busy afternoon in the Johnson household. Mr. Johnson is working on his laptop in the living room. He is typing a report for his job. Mrs. Johnson is in the kitchen. She is baking cookies for the family. Their son, Tim, is in his bedroom. He is studying for his math exam.
Meanwhile, their daughter, Sarah, is outside in the garden. She is watering the flowers and talking to the neighbors. The family dog, Max, is lying on the floor. He is not doing much, just relaxing and enjoying the sunshine.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Mr. Johnson doing?
A: He is typing a report on his laptop.Q: Where is Mrs. Johnson?
A: She is in the kitchen.Q: What is Tim doing?
A: He is studying for his math exam.Q: What is Sarah doing in the garden?
A: She is watering the flowers and talking to the neighbors.Q: Is Max busy?
A: No, he is not. He is relaxing.
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