SHE IS DROPPING OFF HER DRY CLEANING TODAY

The phrase “She is dropping off her dry cleaning today” uses the present continuous to describe an action happening now or very soon. Dry cleaning is a special way to clean clothes that can’t be washed with water, like suits or dresses.

This topic teaches how to talk about present actions, plans, and daily errands using verbs like drop off, pick up, and useful expressions related to cleaning clothes and visiting local businesses.

💬 Examples:

She is dropping off her dry cleaning now.
I usually pick up my shirts on Fridays.
They are going to the dry cleaner tomorrow.
Will you take my dress to the cleaner?

📚 GRAMMAR

1. Present Continuous (now or near future)

Used to describe actions happening now or today.

✅ She is dropping off her dry cleaning today.
❌ She dropping off the dry cleaning. (Incorrect)
❓ Is she dropping off her clothes right now?

Structure:

Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing
Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb-ing
Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing?

2. Present Simple vs Present Continuous

She goes to the dry cleaner every Tuesday. (habit)
She is going to the dry cleaner now. (current action)

3. Future with “going to” and “will”

I’m going to drop off my coat tomorrow. (plan)
I will take your jacket later. (decision)

4. Prepositions of time and place

at the dry cleaner
on Tuesday
in the morning
before 6 p.m.

5. Modal verbs

Can: Can you take my clothes too?
Should: You should check the labels.
Must: You must pick them up by Friday.

🧾 VOCABULARY (10 palabras clave)

Word	Definition
Dry cleaning	Cleaning clothes without water
Drop off	To leave something at a place
Pick up	To collect something you left earlier
Suit	A formal jacket and pants or skirt
Blouse	A light shirt for women
Cleaner	A person or place that washes or takes care of clothes
Receipt	A paper that shows you paid
Stain	A dirty mark on clothes
Laundry tag	A label on clothes that gives washing instructions
Delay	When something is late or postponed

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

She is dropping off her dry cleaning today.
I need to take my coat to the cleaner.
Did you pick up the laundry?
Can you help me carry these clothes?
They are going to drop off the shirts this afternoon.
I will go after work.
We must not be late. The shop closes at 6!
You should ask about the price first.

✏️ SENTENCES

Positive

She is dropping off her dry cleaning now.
They go to the cleaner every week.
I will take my suit there tomorrow.

Negative

He isn’t going to the dry cleaner today.
I don’t take my clothes to that place anymore.
We won’t drop off the shirts until Thursday.

Questions

Is she dropping off her clothes now?
Do you go to the dry cleaner often?
Will you pick them up before Saturday?

Answers

Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.

🗣️ CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi Emma! Are you busy right now?
Emma: Yes, I’m dropping off my dry cleaning at the shop on Main Street.
Anna: Oh, I need to go there too! Can you take my coat with you?
Emma: Sure, no problem. Is it clean?
Anna: Yes, just a little dusty. Thank you!
Emma: You’re welcome. I’ll pick it up on Thursday.
Anna: Perfect. I really appreciate it!

📖 READING

“A Quick Trip to the Dry Cleaner”

This morning, Lily noticed a big coffee stain on her white blouse. She was upset because she needed the blouse for a meeting tomorrow. Her friend Jack said, “Don’t worry. Go to the dry cleaner.”

So, Lily dropped off her dry cleaning today before work. The cleaner told her, “It will be ready by 5 p.m.” Lily smiled and thanked him. After work, she picked it up. It looked clean and fresh—no stain!

Now, Lily says she is going to take all her work clothes there every month.

📝 Reading Questions

What happened to Lily's blouse?
It had a coffee stain.
What did she do about it?
She dropped it off at the dry cleaner.
When will the blouse be ready?
By 5 p.m.
What is she planning to do every month?
She is going to take all her work clothes to the cleaner.