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I LIVE IN TOKYO - AT THE MOMENT, I'M LIVING IN TOKYO

 This topic focuses on the difference between describing permanent situations (simple present) and temporary situations (present continuous). For example, "I live in Tokyo" refers to a permanent fact about where someone resides, while "At the moment, I’m living in Tokyo" indicates that the stay is temporary.

Learners will practice using both tenses to talk about where they live, emphasizing when to use each based on the context of permanence or temporariness.


GRAMMAR

1. Simple Present

Form:

  • Positive: Subject + base verb (+ s/es for third person singular).
  • Negative: Subject + do/does not + base verb.
  • Question: Do/Does + subject + base verb?

Uses:

  1. Permanent facts:
    • "I live in Tokyo."
  2. General truths:
    • "The sun rises in the east."

Examples:

  • Positive: "She lives in Paris."
  • Negative: "We don’t live in a big city."
  • Question: "Do you live in Tokyo?"

2. Present Continuous

Form:

  • Positive: Subject + am/is/are + verb + ing.
  • Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb + ing.
  • Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + ing?

Uses:

  1. Temporary situations:
    • "At the moment, I’m living in Tokyo."
  2. Actions happening now:
    • "She is studying English right now."

Examples:

  • Positive: "They are living in New York for a few months."
  • Negative: "He isn’t staying with his family now."
  • Question: "Are you living in Tokyo temporarily?"

VOCABULARY

  1. Live: To have a home in a particular place.
    Example: "I live in Japan."
  2. Moment: A short period of time.
    Example: "At the moment, I’m traveling."
  3. Temporary: Lasting for a limited time.
    Example: "This is a temporary job."
  4. Permanent: Lasting forever or for a very long time.
    Example: "He has a permanent home in London."
  5. City: A large town.
    Example: "Tokyo is a big city."
  6. Stay: To live or remain in a place temporarily.
    Example: "We are staying at a hotel."
  7. Currently: At this time.
    Example: "She is currently working from home."
  8. Relocate: To move to a new place to live.
    Example: "They are planning to relocate to Canada."
  9. Home: The place where you live.
    Example: "My home is in Tokyo."
  10. Neighborhood: An area where people live.
    Example: "This is a quiet neighborhood."

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  1. "I live in..."
  2. "At the moment, I’m staying in..."
  3. "Where do you live?"
  4. "Are you living here temporarily?"
  5. "This is my permanent address."
  6. "We are relocating to another city."
  7. "He currently lives in..."
  8. "I’m renting an apartment for now."
  9. "Is this your home?"
  10. "They are staying with friends for a while."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • Simple Present: "I live in Tokyo."
  • Present Continuous: "At the moment, I’m living in Tokyo."

Negative Sentences

  • Simple Present: "I don’t live in Osaka."
  • Present Continuous: "I’m not living in Osaka now."

Questions

  • Simple Present: "Do you live in Tokyo?"
  • Present Continuous: "Are you living in Tokyo at the moment?"

Answers

  • Positive: "Yes, I do." / "Yes, I am."
  • Negative: "No, I don’t." / "No, I’m not."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two colleagues discussing their living situations.

Maria: Hi, David! Where do you live?
David: I live in Tokyo. What about you?
Maria: I live in Osaka, but at the moment, I’m staying in Tokyo for work.
David: That’s interesting! How long are you staying here?
Maria: Just for three months. Are you from Tokyo originally?
David: Yes, I’ve always lived here. It’s my hometown.


READING

"Living in Two Places"

Sophie is a journalist. She lives in New York, but at the moment, she’s living in Paris for a special project. Sophie loves her permanent home in New York because it’s close to her family and friends. However, she is enjoying her temporary stay in Paris.

In Paris, Sophie is renting a small apartment in a quiet neighborhood. She is working on a story about French culture and spends her days exploring the city. Even though she misses New York, she thinks this experience is exciting and rewarding.


Questions and Answers

  1. Q: Where does Sophie live permanently?
    A: She lives in New York.

  2. Q: Why is Sophie living in Paris?
    A: She’s living in Paris for a special project.

  3. Q: What is Sophie’s job?
    A: She is a journalist.

  4. Q: How does Sophie feel about her temporary stay in Paris?
    A: She thinks it’s exciting and rewarding.

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