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WHO ARE YOU TALKING TO RIGHT NOW?

 This topic introduces learners to the present continuous tense, which is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking. It emphasizes asking and answering questions about ongoing activities and encourages conversational practice. Learners will also expand their vocabulary with words related to communication and practice using question structures, pronouns, and prepositions.

This topic helps learners confidently discuss what they or others are doing at the moment, improving their conversational and comprehension skills.


GRAMMAR

Present Continuous Tense

  • Form:

    • Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing).
      • Example: "I am talking to my friend."
  • Negative:

    • Subject + am not/is not/are not + verb(-ing).
      • Example: "She isn’t talking to anyone."
  • Questions:

    • Wh- word + am/is/are + subject + verb(-ing)?
      • Example: "Who are you talking to right now?"

Key Notes on Grammar:

  • The present continuous tense is used for actions happening at the moment of speaking.
  • Prepositions like to are often used with verbs of communication: "talking to," "listening to," etc.

VOCABULARY

  1. Talking: Speaking or communicating with someone.
    Example: "She’s talking to her teacher."
  2. Listening: Paying attention to sounds or speech.
    Example: "He is listening to music."
  3. Calling: Using a phone to communicate.
    Example: "I’m calling my mom."
  4. Friend: A person you like and trust.
    Example: "I’m talking to my friend."
  5. Teacher: A person who teaches.
    Example: "We are listening to our teacher."
  6. Right now: At this very moment.
    Example: "She’s studying right now."
  7. Busy: Occupied or not free.
    Example: "He’s busy talking to someone."
  8. Family: Parents, siblings, or other relatives.
    Example: "I’m chatting with my family."
  9. Colleague: A person you work with.
    Example: "She’s discussing something with her colleague."
  10. Online: Connected to the internet.
    Example: "They’re chatting online."

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  1. "Who are you talking to?"
  2. "I’m talking to my mom."
  3. "She’s calling her best friend."
  4. "Are you listening to the teacher?"
  5. "We’re having a conversation about the project."
  6. "He’s chatting online with his cousin."
  7. "What are you discussing right now?"
  8. "I’m busy right now. Can we talk later?"
  9. "She’s not talking to anyone at the moment."
  10. "They’re answering some questions in class."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "I’m talking to my sister."
  • "She is listening to music."
  • "They are discussing the meeting."

Negative Sentences

  • "I’m not talking to anyone right now."
  • "He isn’t listening to the teacher."
  • "We aren’t calling anyone."

Questions

  • "Who are you talking to right now?"
  • "Is she speaking to her manager?"
  • "What are they discussing?"

Answers

  • Positive: "I’m talking to my mom."
  • Negative: "No, I’m not talking to anyone."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two coworkers during a coffee break.

Anna: Hey, Jack. Who are you talking to on the phone?
Jack: Oh, hi Anna! I’m talking to my sister. She just called me.
Anna: That’s nice. What is she saying?
Jack: She’s asking about my weekend plans. What are you doing right now?
Anna: I’m replying to an email from a client.
Jack: Oh, I see. Are you free to chat after that?
Anna: Sure! Let me finish this quickly.


READING

"A Busy Morning"

Maria is having a busy morning. She is sitting at her desk and talking to her boss on the phone. At the same time, she is replying to emails on her computer. Her colleague, Ben, is next to her. He is discussing a project with a client.

In the break room, two employees are having coffee and chatting. They are talking about their weekend plans. The office is lively, and everyone is doing something. Maria feels a bit stressed, but she is trying her best to keep up with her tasks.


Questions and Answers

  1. Q: Who is Maria talking to on the phone?
    A: She is talking to her boss.

  2. Q: What is Ben doing?
    A: He is discussing a project with a client.

  3. Q: Where are the two employees?
    A: They are in the break room.

  4. Q: How does Maria feel?
    A: She feels a bit stressed.

  5. Q: What are the two employees talking about?
    A: They are talking about their weekend plans.

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