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Present Continuous in English: Education and Use

The tenses of the English language Present Simple and Present Continuous are the most used ways to express actions in the present. However, everything is not so simple with Present Continuous time as it might seem at first glance.

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Present Continuous / Progressive describes events that are reliable at the time of the conversation, but which can change at any time. Moreover, Present Continuous can also convey future actions.

In this article we will tell you how Present Continuous is used, how it differs from other times and when it should be used.

Present Continuous tense in English

Everything that is happening now or is related to the present, which is relevant, but which can change, is transmitted using Present Continuous time.

Present continuous tense, or as it is often called Present Progressive Tense, is translated into Russian as the present long or present continuous tense of the verb. As it is already clear from the name itself, this time shows the duration, the process of action that occurs at the moment of speech.

The formation of the Present Long-term action takes place according to completely different rules than the formation of the Present Simple time.

Formation of the affirmative form Present Continuous

Present Long Tense Formation Support Table in English

Let’s first get acquainted with the fact how Present Continuous Tense is formed… It refers to compound tenses, since even in affirmative sentences it consists of an auxiliary and a main verb.

An auxiliary verb for the present for a long time is the verb to be in the present tense, or rather its forms am, is, are. The ending -ing is added to the main verb, which will denote the action being performed.

To form an affirmative sentence in Present Continuous, use one of the verb forms be (am / is / are) and the main verb with the ending -ing.

It is important to remember that the auxiliary verb to be always agrees with the subject, that is, its form am / is / are must correspond to the number and person of the subject. Let’s consider in more detail in examples:

• I am reading a book (Rus. I am reading a book): I — subject, am — auxiliary verb (consistent with the subject), reading — the main verb (inconsistent with the subject, frozen form).
• He is working as a secretary now (Russian. He is now working as a secretary): he is the subject, is is an auxiliary verb (agrees with the subject), working is the main verb (does not agree with the subject, the frozen form)
• Hey, you are eating my ice-cream (Russian Hey, you eat my ice cream): you — subject, are — auxiliary verb (consistent with the subject), eating — main verb (inconsistent with the subject, frozen form)

Examples of affirmative sentences in Present Continuous with translation:

Sample sentencesRussian translation

He’s still doing his homework in the classroom.	He is still doing his homework in class.
They’re sleeping at the moment.	They are already (now) asleep.
We are working right now.	We are working now.
look! Children are playing and laughing.	Look! Children play games and laugh.
We’re going to the country in summer.	We will go out of town in the summer.
The sun is shining in the sky.	The sun is shining in the sky. (= It’s sunny now)

In colloquial speech, are often used abbreviated forms of the linking verb to be: I’m, You’re, He’s / She’s / It’s, etc.

If there are homogeneous predicates in a sentence, then the linking verb to be is usually omitted, for example:

James and Sally are spending the evening together, watching a new video.

Rules for adding the ending -ing to Present Continuous

Reference table adding the ending -ing to form a Present Continuous.

When forming Present Continuous Tense, as a general rule, we add the ending — ing to the verb. However, there are a number of verbs that require a little transformation when adding such an ending.

Consider basic rules for adding the ending -ing for Present Continuous education.

Rule № 1

If the verb ends in ththen this final vowel is omitted:

make — making, drive — driving

Rule № 2

If the verb consists of 1 syllable and ends with 1 vowel and 1 consonant, then the consonant is doubled:

Source: https://ienglish.ru/blog/grammatika-angliiskogo-iazika/vremena-angliiskogo-glagola/904-present-continuous-v-angliiskom

Present Continuous — rules and examples of use in English

Present continuous — this is the present for a long time in the English language, its main meaning is a long-term action taking place at the moment. Unlike Past Simple, it expresses precisely a long-term action, that is, an action that happened, and did not happen.

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Present Continuous education scheme: rules and examples

Consider how a long present tense is formed in an affirmative, negative and interrogative sentence.

1. Affirmative: I am talking

In the affirmative form, Present Continuous is formed using the verb tobe and the verb ending —ing (present participle), but only the verb changes tobe… Examples are given in the table:

SingularPlural

1 person	I am talking	We are talking
2 person	you are talking	you are talking
3 person	He / She / It is talking	They are talking

In colloquial speech, the pronoun is usually merged (contracted) with the verb to be: I’m, you’re, he’s, she’s, it’s, we’re, you’re, they’re.

Sample sentences:

He is watching TV. — He’s watching TV.

my dog is playing with my cat. — My dog ​​is playing with a cat.

I am doing dishes — I wash the dishes.

She is working out — She trains (goes in for sports).

2. Negative form: I am not talking

Negation is built with a particle Note — add it after the verb to be 

SingularPlural

1 person	I am not talking	We are not talking
2 person	you are not talking	you are not talking
3 person	He / She / It is not talking	They are not talking

Possible abbreviations: I’m not, you’re not (you aren’t), he she it’s not (he she it isn’t), we’re not (we aren’t), they’re not (they aren’t).

Sample sentences:

I am not running, I am walking — I am not running, I am walking.

She isn’t cooking — She doesn’t cook.

No, I’m not sleeping, thanks for asking. — No, I’m not sleeping, thanks for asking.

Someone is hiding in the barn. — Someone is hiding in the barn.

2. Interrogative form: Am I talking?

To build an interrogative form, you need an auxiliary verb tobe put before the subject.

SingularPlural

1 person	Am I talking?	Are we talking?
2 person	Are you talking?	Are you talking?
3 person	Is he / she / it talking?	Are they talking?

examples:

Are you talking to me? — Are you talking to me?

Is this device working properly? — Is this device working correctly?

Are you kidding? — Are you kidding?

Present Continuous Meaning: When is a long idle time used?

Present Continuous is used in the following cases.

• Long-term action takes place now, that is, at the time of speech.

Sample sentences:

I am going to a swimming pool. — I’m going to the pool (going now).

I am working… — I’m working (at the moment).

Compare how the meaning will change if the verb is in Present Simple:

I go to a swimming pool. — I go to the pool (in general, regularly, and not at the moment).

I work… — I’m working (not at the moment).

• Long-term action takes place in the present time period.

That is, not literally now, in this second, but in a wider period of time, for example, during this day, this month.

examples:

I am reading the book «War and Peace». — I am reading the book «War and Peace» (not at the moment, the book is in the process of reading).

He is writing a new song. — He’s writing a new song (not right now, but at some real time).

• To express an action that will take place in the near future.

That is, to express the intention to take this action or the confidence that it will surely happen.

you are going with me — you go with me (meaning: you go with me).

I am leaving the town in 24 hours — I leave the city in 24 hours (leave).

• A repetitive action with a negative connotation.

This case is rarely mentioned in educational literature, but it should be mentioned because it is typical for colloquial speech. Present Continuous with words like always, constantly (meaning “constantly”, “all the time”) expresses some unpleasant, annoying action that happens regularly.

He is constantly talking… I hate it. — He talks constantly. I hate it.

I don’t them because they are always complaining… — I don’t like them because they constantly complain.

In essence, the meaning is obtained as in Present Simple — a repetitive regular action, but here we are talking about an annoying, unpleasant action.

Verbs that are not used in Present Continuous

Some verbs expressing perception, feelings, emotional state are not used (as a rule) in Continuous tenses, because they cannot express a long-term action. These include verbs:

• see — see,
• hear — hear,
• feel — feel,
• Know — know,
• understand — understand,
• want — to want,
• — like,
• love — be in love,
• hate — to hate,
• wish — to wish.
• and others.

For example, they don’t say “I’m understanding it”, meaning something like “I understand it at the moment”. They say simply: “I understand it”. Read more about this in the article: «What verbs are not used in Continuous?»

Present Continuous lesson and exercises

Exercises on the topic can be found here: “Present Continuous Exercises with Answers and Translation”. I also took apart the Present Continuous topic in this video:

Source: https://langformula.ru/english-grammar/present-continuous/

Remember, at school, in the third grade, the English teacher showed you pictures in which people were busy with various useful things, and asked in English: «What is he doing?». And you answered, «He is reading,» «He is helping mom,» or «He is building a birdhouse.» This is where the acquaintance with Present Continuous ended for many of us.

Present continuous, or the present for a long time, one of the basic tenses of the English language, starting from which, you will build your system of tenses.

First, we will look at how the forms of this time are formed.

To form a statement, we need two components: the auxiliary verb to be (am / is / are — depending on the subject) and the verb with the ending -ING.

Statement
I	am	Ving: working.reading.playing.
He / she / it	is
We/you/they	are

Denial
I	am	NOT	(I’m not)	Ving: working.reading.playing.
He / she / it	is	(isn’t)
We/you/they	are	(aren’t)

General question
Am	I	Ving: workingreadingplaying	?
Is	he / she / it
Are	we/you/they

Information (special) question
WhatWhereWhy	am	I	Ving: workingreadingplaying	?
is	he / she / it
are	we/you/they

* informational question with the word When? is not specified in Present Continuous, since the form to be + Ving itself indicates that the action takes place at the moment of speech, therefore, the question of time does not make sense.

In all tenses of the Continuous group and in all types of utterances, there is an auxiliary verb to be and a semantic verb with the ending -ING.

How an ending is added -ING to verbs? When this ending is added to the verb, the spelling of the verb changes. There are several rules to remember:

1.	look — looking	For most verbs that end in a consonant after two vowels or two consonants, the ending is added unchanged	help — helpingspeak — speakingpoint — pointing
2.	take — taking	If the verb ends in a dumb E, then it drops out and the ending ING is added	close — closingwrite — writingcome — coming
3.	try — trying	For verbs that end in Y, the ending is added unchanged	cry — cryingstudy — studyingcopy — copying
4.	stop — stopping	If the verb ends in a closed stressed syllable, then the final consonant is doubled	plan — planningget — gettingput — putting
5.	travel — traveling	Verbs that end in L preceded by a vowel double L when the ending is added. This rule applies to British English; American English does not double L.	quarrel — quarrellingmarvel — marvellingmodel — modeling
6.	star — starring	If the verb ends in R in a stressed syllable, then R is doubled	prefer — preferringstir — stirring
7.	Exceptions	There are a number of exceptions to remember	lie — lyingdie — dyingtie — tyingage — ageingski — skiingsee — seeingagree — agreeing

Now let’s look at the use cases Present continuous.

1. The action that occurs at the time of speech. (Action in progress at the moment of speaking)

Present Continuous serves to express the action that occurs at the moment of speech, often before our eyes, that is, we can observe the process.

At the time of speech, the following time indicators indicate: now (now), at the moment (at present), still (still). The time indicators now and at the moment may not be used, because the form to be + Ving itself indicates that the action is taking place right now, at the moment of speech.

In addition, words used to attract attention (look, listen, be careful, etc.) indicate that the action is taking place at the time of speech.

Look! She is dancing! — Look! She is dancing! Jim is still doing his homework. — Jim is still doing his homework.

Be careful! The ladder is falling! — Carefully! The stairs are falling!

2. Temporary actions and states

States are such actions that seem to be in the process at the time of speech, but we cannot see them. For example: live, work, study.

Using Present Continuous in this sense, you are kind of saying, “I’m doing this now, but this is temporary, I don’t usually do it. When the action is over, everything will return to its place. «

Pointers: today, this week, these days, tonight, at present.

I’m living at my friend’s while my flat is being redecorated. — I live with a friend while my apartment is being renovated. (This is a temporary action, the renovation will end and I will return to my apartment) He s science fiction but this month he is reading historical novels as it’s the topic of this month. “He loves science fiction, but he is reading historical novels this month, because that’s the topic of this month. (The action is temporary, the topic will end and he will read science fiction again)

She is working as a secretary these days. — She is currently working as a secretary. (This is a fickle job)

3. Changing or developing situations

If you observe any process and see the changes taking place, then you should use Present Continuous. Often used with paired adjectives in a comparative degree: more and more, better and better.

It is becoming сolder and colder. — It’s getting colder and colder. The flowers are becoming more and more beautiful. — Flowers are becoming more and more beautiful.

It is getting hotter. I will have a break. — It’s getting hotter. I’ll take a break.

4. Plans and agreements. (Arrangements)

Present Continuous also has future significance. It can indicate personal plans and agreements assigned for the near future. Often with place and time markers. In Russian, we use the present tense in the same way to express the future action that we have planned:

Mr. Smith is leaving tomorrow at 11.00. — Mr. Smith leaves tomorrow at 11.00:XNUMX. I am taking my exam tomorrow so I am studying tonight. “I’m taking my exam tomorrow, so I’m studying tonight.

We are meeting the manager tomorrow at 10 o’clock. — We will meet with the manager tomorrow at 10 o’clock.

5. At the beginning of the story to create an atmosphere. (Setting the scene)

If you are going to tell a story, you can use Present Continuous to create a setting, to give the audience an opportunity to imagine the situation. You can apply the word Imagine (Imagine).

Present Simple is used to describe the main events.

He is walking through the dark forest. It is raining and the wind is blowing. — He walks through a dark forest. The rain is falling and the wind is blowing.
Imagine: you are in the garden. The sun is shining and the birds are singing. — Imagine: you are in the garden. The sun is shining and the birds are singing.

Always is considered a typical Present Simple indicator, but this adverb can be used with Present Continuous to express an action that is repeated too often: constantly, all the time. Such actions either annoy us or surprise us.

But always, can be used constantly и continuously.

My sister is always leaving her dirty dishes on the table. — My sister constantly leaves dirty dishes on the table. You are constantly interrupting me! — You interrupt me all the time!

I am always meeting you in this shop. — I meet you all the time in this store.

Present continuous can be used only with action verbs

Source: https://enginform.com/article/present-continuous-tense

Present Continuous — present for a long time in English: how it is formed, how not to be confused with Present Simple, and use cases

Present (Present) long (Continuous, or in some sources, Progressive) is a special and very often used form of the verb in English. This phenomenon does not exist in our language; using it in one’s statements presents a great difficulty for native speakers of the Russian language.

At the same time, there are usually no problems with understanding Present Continuous in English, it is «intuitive» understandable. How the action expressed by the verb in Present Continuous is performed, read our article.

How is it formed in English?

For the formation of the Present Continuous time (form), you definitely need to know the forms of the verb to be — this is an initial skill for all English learners. The second necessary skill is the formation of the ing-form of the verb.

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Here it is: to be + Ving, or, more accessible, «The verb to be in the required form of the present tense plus the ing-form of the verb.» For example:

• I am reading a book at the moment. — I am reading a book at the moment.
• He isn’t working on the computer now. — He’s not working on the computer now.
• What are you doing? What are you doing (what are you doing?).

Verb forms to be

• With the pronoun I «I» is always used am — am not — Am I?
• With the subject in the singular (when talking about one object, a person), the form is — isn’t — Is he / she?
• If we are talking about several objects or people, we use the form are — aren’t — Are they?

With the pronoun you «you / you» we always use are, it doesn’t matter if we are talking about one person or several.

Forming ing-forms of verbs

To get the desired shape, add -ing to the stem of the word:

• write — writing;
• sit — sitting;
• buy — buying.

If the end of the word is «dumb» (unreadable) letter e, the ending ing «eats» it: write — writing, instead of writeing. If the word ends with the combination «short vowel» + «one consonant», then the consonant will have to be doubled: sit — sitting, because the word siting, according to the rules, will not be read [sitiN], but [saitiN], and the meaning of the word will be lost.

The ending ing is pronounced «in» or [iN], at the end of the «nasal» «n», the mistake would be to pronounce [ink] or [ing].

The rules for the formation and use of the English ending in English can be read here.

Use cases: how is the action performed?

This is where the fun begins! Be sure to read all the use cases to understand how the action expressed by the verb in Present Continuous is performed.

Which happens at the moment of speech

• I am watching TV (at the moment). — I’m watching TV (at the moment). This is the answer to the question What are you doing? — What are you doing, what are you doing?
• I am not sleeping! — Yes, I am not sleeping!

As a variety, it can be a process that takes years and decades and continues to evolve:

China’s influence on global economy is growing. — The influence of China on the world economy is growing (constantly).

Captured in a photo or painting

Yes, the picture was painted 200 years ago, but the action seems to have “frozen” and is happening “right now”.

The Tsar is killing his son. — The king is killing his son.

At the same time, when describing the operation of a device, even if it is shown in a photo or drawing, it is better to use Present Simple: This chip turns the device off on getting a remote command. — This chip turns off the device when receiving a remote command.

Planned for the very near future

• Are you going to the party tomorrow? — Are you going (going) to the party tomorrow?
• My plane is leaving on Monday. — My plane leaves on Monday. (bought a ticket).

Is being done at the moment, as opposed to the usual situation

• I am working hard these days. — I work hard these days (for example, before vacation or in connection with the appointment of a new chief).
• Are you trying to solve the problem? — Are you trying to solve the problem? (not every day we have this problem).

Repeated so often that it irritates

• They are always parking their car on our place! — They got that they park their car in our place!
• She is constantly talking about her health! — She always talks about her health!

When should you not use the present for a long time?

Sometimes the situation is similar to the cases of using the studied tense described above, but if you think about how the action is performed, then we come to the conclusion that it cannot be expressed by a verb in Present Continuous. The first thing that needs to be presented is whether it is possible to answer the question «What are you doing / what are you doing?» answer using the following verbs. By the absurdity of the answer, you will immediately understand where it fits and where it doesn’t:

• Have meaning to have: What are you doing? — I have a house!
• Or — What are you doing? — I love bananas!

Using this rule, it is easy to determine if a long time can be used in this situation. Here are some more examples:

• love;
• hate;
• want;
• know;
• remember;
• forget;
• understand;
• think;
• believe;
• cost.

Condition

In English, there are verbs that denote not so much an action as a state:

• Sensory perception: appear, feel, hear, look, see, smell, sound, taste.
• Thinking activity: believe, forget, etc.
• Feelings and emotions: desire, enjoy, prefer, etc.
• Other examples: be, belong, contain, cost, fit, have, include, keep, matter, need, owe, own, weigh, wish.

You can find all the nuances when choosing have and has here.

These words are not normally used for a long time, because the «action» is not performed, which is usually expressed by the verb in Present Continuous.

Some verbs change their meaning, depending on the time in which they were used.

Example:

• I enjoy fishing very much. — I love fishing (this is my preference).
• I’m really enjoying the party. — Oh, how I like this party! (having fun as a process).
• I see a great opportunity about this idea. — I see great opportunities in this idea.
• I’m seeing my boss tomorrow. — Tomorrow I will meet with the chief.

Now, get ready for the most important thing in this article!

How not to be confused with Present Simple?

Perhaps, it is difficult to confuse the form of the verb in the text or when listening to speech… But in use, even in writing, even orally, there are always a lot of mistakes. Read to the end, and you will definitely receive recommendations on how to train yourself to determine the action that should be expressed by the verb in Present Continuous.

The need to think about action

Imagine exactly how the action expressed by the verb in Present Continuous is performed. If you can photograph, record an action in its development — it must necessarily be expressed by a verb in a long time.

Using tagging keywords

As always, in English, there are words that help us determine if a verb needs to be used for a long time.

• Now — now.
• At the moment — At the moment.
• At present — present.
• Nowadays — in our days, today, in contrast to the usual situation, from the past.
• These days — these days, in contrast to the usual situation.
• Today — today (if things are going differently than usual, or plans for the rest of the day).
• tomorrow — tomorrow (if we have planned something).

If you need to use one of these words in your statement, this is a reason to think about what time to use. This rule is especially useful if you are helping your child with homework in English. Sometimes the words-signs are not present in the sentence itself, but are nearby, usually earlier:

• Look! — Look. If you can look at something, then it is happening right now.
• Listen! — Listen. Also right now, we use Present Continuous.

Suggestions are especially difficult, and they are also found in children’s exercise books, when there are no signs of this or that time. In this case, we use Present Simple: Monkeys climb trees. Monkeys climb trees (this is their habit, see the next section on anti-sign words).

Anti-feature words

If, within the meaning of your statement, the words “usually”, “regularly”, “often”, “this happens” or “this does not happen”, “this is not about me / him”, etc. are suitable, then you should use Present Simple … I don’t often use the mobile at work. — I rarely use my cell phone at work.

When it comes to timetables, it is better to use Present Simple: The train leaves at 11. The train leaves at 11. This happens all the time.

Shade of value

examples:

• think — to think, am / is / are thinking — to think;
• have — to have, am / is / are having — now involved in something, spending time;
• fit — fit, am / is / are fitting — fit in place;
• look — to look or look at something, but look for — to search.

Read and try to feel the difference in actions expressed and not expressed by verbs in Present Continuous:

• You know, I’m thinking of taking a week off. — Well, I think it’s a great idea.
• We are having a nice time here. Great that we have enough money and time for such a holiday.
• Ben is fitting a new door at the moment. But I’m afraid, it doesn’t fit.
• What are you looking for? — My schoolbag. It looks a big frog. By the way, the verb look in the meaning of “to look” can be used in Present Continuous and Present Simple without changing the meaning.

Little tricks

In Russian, there is a convenient way to determine the right time in English. This is the verb «to walk» or «to go.» Compare: I go to school (now) and I go to school (in general). Means:

• If the word «go and» suits your proposal, then we apply Present Continuous: I work in the garden — I go and work in the garden. I’m working in the garden.
• And if the word «walk» is suitable, then we use Present Simple — I walk and work in the garden (on weekends) — I work in the garden.

Another helper is the phrase “just” in the meaning of “right now. If you can substitute “just” in the sentence without changing the meaning, then this is most likely Present Continuous. I’m just working in the garden. I’m working in the garden.

If you are thinking about the correctness, accuracy and clarity of your speech in English, then you definitely need to automate the skill of choosing between Present Simple and Present Continuous, because in Russian there is no such phenomenon, and everything is translated the same way: I draw horses (although I usually draw, at least I’m drawing now).

If you are guided by the compilation of texts, then reference information, lists of words-exceptions, rules are suitable for you. Electronic translators from Russian will not help you here. they don’t «feel» the time. For oral statements, for dialogues, this method is not suitable, because takes time to think. We talked about the ability to conduct a dialogue in English here.

The main method here is to accumulate at least a few hundred ready-made phrases, sentences (for example, in a notebook), compiled already in Present Continuous.

These can be phrases about what you or your loved ones are doing when the interlocutor called you on the phone, about the joys or difficulties of this period at work and in life (how to learn phrasal verbs quickly and easily?).

By constantly pronouncing sentences about yourself, you will soon learn to intuitively choose the correct one from two temporary forms. Practical advice on how to quickly learn tenses in English can be seen here.

Source: https://blog.1-on-1.ru/present-continuous-nastoyaschee-dlitelnoe-vremya/

Present Continuous — present for a long time

Group times Continuous indicate a process, an action that continues at a certain moment in the past, present or future.

Sally is doing her homework at the moment.
Sally is doing her homework right now.

Dad and me are fishing now.
Dad and I are fishing right now.

Time Present continuous usually indicates a process that continues immediately at the time of speech. This can be indicated by context or words such as:

now — now

at the moment — at the moment

etc.

Present Continuous Education

Affirmative suggestions:

I am playing	We are playing
You are playing	You are playing
He/she/it is playing	They are playing

Interrogative sentences:

Am I playing?	Are we playing?
Are you playing?	Are you playing?
Is he/she/it playing?	Are they playing?

Negative suggestions:

I am not playing	We are not playing
You are not playing	You are not playing
He/she/it is not playing	They are not playing

To put a verb in the tense form Present continuous, auxiliary verb required to be in the present tense and the present participle (Participle I) of the semantic verb.

To be in the present tense has three forms:

• am — 1 person, unit h. (I am shaving.)
• is — 3rd person, unit. h. (He is reading.)
• are — 2 person unit h. and all forms of pl. h. (They are sleeping.)

Personal pronouns and auxiliary verbs are often shortened to I’m, he’s, she’s, it’s, we’re, you’re, they’re.

The present participle (Participle I) can be obtained by adding the ending to the initial form of a significant verb -ing:

jump — jumping

live — living

В interrogative sentence the auxiliary verb is placed in front of the subject, and the significant verb remains after it:

Why are you laughing?
Why are you laughing?

Are you using this dictionary?
Are you using this dictionary?

В negative sentences the auxiliary verb is followed by a negative particle Note… Forms is и are at the same time can be reduced to is not и aren’t respectively.

She is not standing.
She’s not worth it.

Radio isn’t working.
The radio does not work.

Present Continuous Use Cases

• An indication of the process taking place directly at the time of the conversation:

the doctor is leading an operation now.
The doctor is now performing an operation.

Jack is talking on the phone at the moment.
Jack is currently on the phone.

• An action in the process of its development, but not necessarily occurring at the time of the conversation:

Are you still working in London?
Are you still working in London?

Chicago police are investigating the case.
Chicago police are investigating the case.

• Describing repetitive actions using words always, constantly, forever… As a rule, this refers to the characteristic properties and behavior of people, often with a negative connotation:

Why are you always interrupting people?
Why are you always interrupting people?

He is constantly Complaining about his brother.
He constantly complains about his brother.

• A planned action in the future, often with movement verbs:

We are landing in Heathrow in 20 minutes.
We will land at Heathrow in 20 minutes.

He is speaking at the conference this evening.
He’s speaking at a conference this evening.

Source: https://www.native-english.ru/grammar/present-continuous

Present continuous:

«Grammar» The Times » Present Continuous: «right now» and 2.5 more use cases

Present continuous is the first time an English learner starts to get confused. If everything is more or less clear with the present, past and future — these three tenses are found in almost all languages, then why do we need Present Continuous — another present?

If you are asking the same question, get ready for big shocks — there are at least 12 times in English (or even more, as you count), and most of them have no analogues in Russian. But I hope that readers of englishexplained.ru will not be surprised by the number of times in English, especially since the idea in Present Continuous is quite simple.

continuous vs progressive

But before starting to list the main use cases, a small digression for meticulous readers. Present Continuous (in textbooks with translation you can see «present continued» or «present long») is sometimes called Present Progressive. In English, they are exactly the same thing.

The remark «in English» probably did not escape the eye of more meticulous readers. In oriental languages, for example, in Chinese (Mandarin), this is not the same thing — «doing something at this moment», for example, putting on a shirt is one time (Progressive), but «being in some state» for example, wearing a shirt is another thing (Continuous).

And since we started talking about continuous in other languages, I will add that in many European languages ​​there is no analogue for continuous at all. Yes, there is a construction in Italian and Spanish for what is being done “right now,” but it is used much less often than in English. In French and German, there is no grammatical way at all to show that the action is happening «right now.»

But what to go far — the same in Russian: to emphasize that I am doing something «right now», you have to say so — «I am reading the article right now», or you have to guess about it from the context «milk on the stove runs away [precisely at this moment, and not in general in life] «
In English, the difference between “in general” and “right now” can be expressed grammatically — and that’s what we’ll talk about.

How Present Continuous is formed

The formula for the formation of Present Continuous is as follows: we take the verb to be, put it in the desired form, as in the simple present (am, are, is) and add the verb we need in the –ing form to it. Here are some examples.

I am reading a book. I’m reading a book.
You are watching the TV show. You are watching a TV show.
My girlfriend is chatting with her friends, while I’m doing her homework. My girlfriend talks to her friends while I do her homework for her.

The verb to be in this construction is called the auxiliary verb. (This will come in handy when we parse negative sentences or learn to ask questions.)

When and how to use Present Continuous

We figured out how Present Continuous looks, now the most interesting thing is how to use it. Here are the three most common cases.

1. The action really takes place «at this very moment»

That literally happens, the moment you utter the phrase, at the same time.

Right now I am reading an article on englishexplained.ru — this is what readers of this article can say about themselves in Present Continuous right now.

What are you doing? What are you doing? Right now, when I look at you and ask — what are you doing at this moment.

I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain. I can feel the drops falling on my head, but I do not stop singing, as the hero of a classic Hollywood film did.

2. The action takes place in a broader «now», not far from the current moment

If the «now» in which the action takes place is not just this second, but this minute, this day, year, but what can we say on trifles — even a century, then this is also a case of using Present Continuous.

I’m reading «Lord of the Rings» now. I am currently reading The Lord of the Rings. To say so, it is not necessary to hold in your hands a weighty volume of Tolkien, and even not to take your eyes off the lines for a second. Present Continuous in this case is rather “these days” (or even “months” — the book is very long).

What are you working on now? What are you working on now? In general, what projects and tasks are you working on these days / months / years? And at the same time, your interlocutor is not at all obliged to hold tools in his hands or sit at a computer.

Our galaxy, Milky Way is heading for a collision with our neighbor, Andromeda galaxy. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is about to collide with the neighboring galaxy Andromeda. And the fact that there is still 4 billion years left before the collision does not at all prevent the use of Present Continuous here.

Present Continuous vs Present Simple

If this is “now”, so extensible, then how is it different in principle from Present Simple? I live in Russia or I’m living in Russia? After all, I live in Russia at the moment?

The answer to this question depends on you, on what you want to say. This is something permanent, which is unlikely to change in some foreseeable future — then Present Simple, “I live in Russia”. And if you want to emphasize that this is just one of the few states through which you go through, and the situation may soon change — then I’m living in Russia [now].

Here are some more examples. Please note that Present Simple is used for permanent states, Present Continuous for temporary ones.

Normally I don’t smoke, but I’m having a cigarette now, because I’m very nervous. I don’t smoke at all, but now I am with a cigarette, because I’m very worried.

The weather is nice today, so I’m walking home. Usually I use subway. Today the weather is great and I am walking home. Usually I take the subway.
My friend lives in America. This weekend she is staying in my place. My friend lives in America. This weekend he will be staying with me.

There is one more important point — words denoting states (for example, need,) are not used at all in Present Continuous. Such verbs in English are called stative verbs, verbs of the state. This is a separate big topic, so we will consider it in a separate article. For now, let’s move on to the next use case for Present Continuous.

3. Plans for the near future

That is, how — the time that we use to describe the present moment, can be used for the future? Does this cause confusion among those who speak English?

I agree, it sounds strange. But, firstly, with this use of Present Continuous, the future tense is obvious to the participants in the conversation — by mentioning tomorrow, next week, in the future. Secondly, I will repeat the same argument that I used in the article about Present Simple — we use exactly the same construction in Russian. Tomorrow I’m going to visit (instead of going). Next year I am going to university (instead of going).

Are you coming to the party tomorrow? — I can’t. This Friday I’m taking an exam, I need to study. Going to tomorrow’s party? — I can’t, I’m taking the exam on Friday, I have to study.

Have you forgotten that Present Simple has the same «double role»? I can imagine your confusion: Present Simple can be used to talk about the future, now Present Continuous can be used to talk about the future What, English times are not paid enough at the main place of work and they occasionally «trash» in neighboring areas?

Let’s try to sort out this confusion as well. Use Present Simple for the future when it comes to events that happen regularly, on a schedule. Present Continuous — for something irregular, but planned now.

Train for Manchester leaves the station at 7 am. The train to Manchester leaves at 7 am (meaning that this happens every day).

I am leaving for Liverpool in the morning. In the morning I go to Liverpool (and judging by this proposal, I do not do it every day).

One more case. Present Continuous and Irritation

And here is the «half case» I mentioned in the title — irritation. «Half the case» — because this is not the most common use of Present Continuous. For beginners, I think you should get comfortable with the previous three. But for those who have been studying English for a long time, Present Continuous will help to gracefully express irritation. All you need to do is add words like always, constantly, all the time:

Source: https://englishexplained.ru/present-continuous/

Present Continuous tense in English

Hello! If you are interested in the rules of education and the use of time Present continuous in English, you’ve come to the right place! I will tell you what the Present Continuous time is, I will explain the nuances of the formation and use of this time, as well as for clarity, I will give many examples.

What is Present Continuous Tense?

Present Continuous Tense is a tense form of the verb that describes actions or states that are ongoing at a given moment of speech. That is, Present Continuous Tense shows actions and states in the process! This is how it differs from the simple present tense (Present Simple Tense).

In Russian, there is no analogue for Present Continuous Tense. It provides only one temporary form for the present, which expresses both the shades of a simple and a long time. Let’s make sure of this with an example:

• Present Continuous: You are speaking Spanish — You speak Spanish. (Meaning that you speak Spanish at the moment.)

• Present Simple: You speak Spanish. — You speak Spanish. (Meaning that you can speak Spanish at all.)

As you can see, in Russian, the same form of the verb conveys different shades of the present tense.

Present Continuous Time

Present Continuous Tense education rules

Present Continuous timing is complex. It is formed using an auxiliary verb to be in Present Simple Tense (am, are, is) and the present participle of the main verb (verb ending in ‑ing).

When forming the present participle (Present Participle), it is important to know the following rules:

• If a verb ends in an unpronounceable –E, then it goes down:

to drivee — driving
to givee — giving

• If the verb ends in a consonant after the stressed syllable, the consonant is doubled:

Source: https://englishfull.ru/grammatika/present-continuous.html

Present long (continued) tense in English. Present Continuous Tense (Present Progressive Tense)

Exercises on the topic:
An entry-level lesson «Present Continuous narrative sentences»
An entry-level lesson «negative Present Continuous sentences»
An entry-level lesson «Present Continuous interrogative sentences»
Errors when using Present Continuous time

Present Continuous way of education

am / is / are + present participle

For example:
you are watching TV.
You watching television.

Are you watching TV?

You watching television?

you are not watching TV.

You don’t look television.

Present Continuous Verb Conjugation

Number	Face	Positive form	negative form	Interrogative form
one.	1	I am speaking.	I am not speaking.	Am I speaking?
2	you are speaking.	you are not speaking.	Are you speaking?
3	He is speaking.she is speaking.It is speaking.	He is not speaking.she is not speaking.It is not speaking.	Is he speaking?Is she speaking?Is it speaking?
pl.	1	you are speaking.	you are not speaking.	Are you speaking?
2	We are speaking.	We are not speaking.	Are we speaking?
3	They are speaking.	They are not speaking.	Are they speaking?

Education rules «-Ing» -forms the verb and the changes that occur in writing, see the section on the present participle.

Using Present Continuous

Currently

Present Continuous describes actions expressed by normal verbs, occurring or not happening now, at this very moment.

Present Continuous is often used with adverbs of the time such as: at the moment — at present; now, just now, right now — now, right now; and etc.

For example:
you are learning English now.
Now you teach English.

you are not swimming now.

Now you don’t swim.

Are you sleeping?

You sleeping?

I am sitting.

Я sit.

I am not standing.

Я not standing.

Is he babysitting or standing?

He is sitting or is?

They are reading their books at the moment.

At the moment, they read books.

They are not watching TV.

They do not look television.

What are you doing right now?

Than you doing now

Source: http://www.correctenglish.ru/theory/grammar/present-continuous/

Using Present Continuous

Present continuous — Present long (or present long) time.
Most often, Present Continuous is used to indicate an action that is happening now (at the moment).

However, there are some nuances in the use of this tense in English. For example, in some situations Present Continuous can speak of the future tense.
Let’s take a look at all these nuances. This will allow you to use the present correctly for a long time, and will also help you when taking tests in English.

When Present Continuous is Used

Now let’s look at the use.

At the initial stages of training, students often confuse Present Simple and Present Continuous, and sometimes even try to make a mix of these times.

In fact, it is enough to remember that:

Present Simple tells us about the action that usually happens, while Present Continuous usually talks about the action that is happening at the moment.

For example:

I work every Saturday. — I work every Saturday (that is, I do it usually and regularly) — we use Present Simple.
Sorry, I can’t speak, I am working now. — Sorry, I can’t talk, I’m working now. — the action takes place at the time of speech — we use Present Continuous.

Here is the basic rule of use and the main differences. This is the first thing to remember when studying Present Simple and Present Continuous.

However, Present Continuous can be used in several other situations, which we will consider next.

Features of using Present Continuous

1. The action takes place at the moment of speech.
   She is talking with her mother about this situation. — She is discussing this situation with her mother (right now).
2. The action takes place now, but not specifically at this moment, but covers a wider time frame.
   He is learning Spanish. — He’s studying Spanish.

   For example, this may mean that he is now taking Spanish courses and is studying it, but at that very moment he can eat, sleep or do something else.

3. When the action lasts for a limited period of time.
   She is staying in London for a couple of weeks. “She will be in London for a couple of weeks.
4. When the new state contrasts with the previous one.
   Most young people aren’t listening classical music these days. — Most young people these days don’t listen to classical music.
5. When something grows, develops, or changes.
   This city is growing very quickly. — This city is growing very quickly.
6. When an activity starts before the specified time and continues after it.
   When I get home from work my parents are already having dinner. — When I come home from work, my parents are already having lunch.
7. When actions are repeated over and over.

   A distinctive feature of Present Simple will be the speaker’s negative attitude towards this habit.

   You are always losing your phone. — You always lose your phone.

8. It is about planned actions in the future. Moreover, it is worth using Present Continuous if the action is definitely decided to be carried out.
   Tomorrow I am going to the doctor. — Tomorrow I’m going to the doctor. (It will mean that I have already definitely decided to go to the doctor and even made an appointment).
   I’m leaving soon. — I got to go soon.

Conclusions

As you can see, the use of Present Continuous comes down not only to the designation of actions that occur at the time of speech.

In general, this is one of the most frequently used tenses in English speech. Therefore, the simple rules of use are best learned and hone in practice.

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Learning Present Continuous (Present Progressive)

Present Progressive (Present Continuous) tense — present for a long time. In most cases, this time indicates that the action is taking place right now. For us Russians, Present Continuous may seem too complicated to understand at first.

This is not surprising, because in the Russian language there are no such tenses of the verb. For example, the sentence “I play the balalaika” in Russian can mean that I am playing now or I am playing at all (I can play). In English, these are two different sentences.

However, we also use some verbs in different situations in different ways.

In general terms: if we want to say that the action is happening right now, then we use the Present Continuous (Present Progressive) form. But this is not the only use of this temporary form. But more on that later. First, let’s answer the question — How is Present Progressive (Continuous) formed?

Present Continuous Education: Elementary Rules and Examples

Present Progressive is formed quite simply: we take a verb to be, we put it in the form corresponding to the subject (we change in accordance with the subject — I am, he is, my mother is and so on) and add a verb corresponding to a specific action (in question) with the ending ingthat «attaches» to its base.

Too hard? Let’s take a look at a diagram illustrating this process.

Still not clear? Ok, let’s break it down with examples. For this we take the verb to think — think. Since it ends in a consonant letter, adding ing will not throw anything away, that is, we get — thinking… If we want to say «I think» (about something at the moment), then we will get — I am thinking… Now with other faces:

The negative and interrogative forms are very simple to form. Here is a visual table for you:

Interrogative form	Negative form
Am I thinking? — I think?	I am don’t thinking… — I’m not thinking.
Are you thinking? — You think?	you are don’t thinking… — You do not think. (You aren’t thinking.)
Is he thinking? — He thinks?	He is don’t thinking… — He doesn’t think. (He isn’t thinking.)
Is she thinking? — She thinks?	She is don’t thinking… — She doesn’t think. (She isn’t thinking.)
Is it thinking? — Does it think?	It is don’t thinking… — It doesn’t think. (It isn’t thinking.)
Are we thinking? — We are thinking?	We are don’t thinking… — We don’t think. (We’re not thinking.)
Are they thinking? — They think?	They are don’t thinking… — They don’t think. (They aren’t thinking.)

Present Continuous usage rules and examples

Forming a Present Continuous is pretty simple. The most difficult thing is the correct use of this form. The bottom line is that there are several cases when it is necessary to use the Present Continuous tense, and not any other time. All these cases are briefly indicated using the diagram:

This scheme is not yet entirely clear to us, but it will be useful in order to quickly recall the main cases of using Present progressive.

So, Present Continuous is used:

1. Designation of what is happening or not happening now, at the moment (now, at the moment).

examples:

• I’m studying the present continuous… — I have been studying the present for a long time.
• I’m not watching TV at the moment. — I am not watching TV at the moment.
• I’m sitting now. — Now I’m sitting.
• I’m using the Internet. — I use the internet.
• We’re talking about life. — We are talking about life.
• She’s not listening to me. — She does not listen to me (now).

2. The designation of what is happening now in the broad sense of the word — today, this month, this year, and so on. Temporary situations that we feel or know will not last long.

examples:

• I am studying to become a teacher. — I am studying to be a teacher (for example, 5 years).
• Are you working on any special projects at work? — Are you (now) working on some kind of work project?
• I’m living in Moscow for a few months. — I have been living in Moscow for several months.
• I’m reading a great book. — I am reading a wonderful book (Now, these days. Reading a book is a long process).
• He’s living with his mother until he finds an apartment. — He lives with his mother until he finds an apartment.

Source: https://english-bird.ru/present-continous-pravila-i-primery/

Present Perfect Continuous. I have been doing

Present Perfect Continuous — the time that is used to describe an action in the process that has occurred and continues to occur (or has just completed).

Keys to Understanding Time Present Perfect Continuous:

1. The action is in progress (hence the link to the Continuous group).
2. The process began in the past and continues to the present (hence the connection with the Perfect group)

Examples. I have been living in Kiev since 1975. — I (already) live in Kiev since 1975.

I live and continue to live in Kiev, the process has begun and continues!

How long have you been studying Spanish? — How long have you (already) been learning Spanish?

In these examples, the word already is very important, which is invisibly present in the constructions Present Perfect Continuous… Those. the process continues from the past to the present.

Present Perfect Continuous Education

Present Perfect Continuous formed with an auxiliary verb to be in Present Perfect (have been, has been) and the form —ing semantic verb.

Present Perfect Continuous Forms

Affirmative form	Interrogative form	negative form
I / We / You / They have been living	Have I / we / you / they been living?	I / We / You / They have not (haven’t) been living
He / She / It has been living	Has he / she / it been living?	He / She / It has not (hasn’t) been living

Examples.

He has been playing football all day. — He plays football all day.
I’ve been waiting for you for two hours. — I’m waiting for you for two hours.

1. The action began in the past, continues to the present, and may continue in the future

Example I’ve been doing my work for three weeks. — I’ve been doing my job for three weeks.

Those. I did and continue to do.

2. The action ended recently or just recently

Example

I’ve been looking for you a whole hour. — I’ve been looking for you (already) for an hour.
I was looking for you, but now I have found you, so I am no longer looking. The action has just ended.

Difference between Present Perfect Continuous and Present Continuous

Present Perfect Continuous	Present continuous
I have been doing	I am doing
I have been working hard all week. — I’ve been working hard (already) all week. The action began in the past and continues to the present.	I’m working. — I’m working now. There is no connection with the past!

The difference is that Present continuous there is no connection with the past, but Present Perfect Continuous began in the past and continues to the present.

Difference between Present Perfect Continuous and Present Perfect

Present Perfect Continuous	Present Perfect
I have been doing	I have done
I have been reading a book for a month. — I’ve been reading the book (already) for a month. Important process, not the result!	I’ve read a book. — I read the book. Important result — I read!
He’s been writing articles all day. — He writes an article all day. We’ve been playing basketball for three hours. — We’ve been playing basketball for (already) three hours. how long the action takes place.	He’s written three articles today. — Today he wrote three articles. We’ve played basketball two times this week. — We played basketball three times this week. how everything is done or how many times the action takes place.

Present Perfect Continuous shows how long the action takes, and Present Perfect — how many times.
For Present Perfect Continuous the process is important, and for Present Perfect — result!

Source: http://www.dinternal.com.ua/grammar/present-perfect-continuous/

7 features of using Present Continuous time

The events taking place before our eyes require Present Continuous time. But in what cases is this English verb tense used? Learn 7 simple nuances of its use.

Present Continuous Tense (or Present Progressive Tense, in Russian: present long or present continuous tense of the verb) in English mainly describes the events that occur at the time of speech. However, this interesting and frequently used verb tense has a number of other useful features. Let’s find out more about Present Continuous.

Present Continuous is formed using the verb to be in the present tense and the main verb with the ending -ing (present participle):

When the action takes place directly at the moment of speech

• The baby is crying. Pick him up. — The baby is crying. Take him in your arms.
• I’m working right now. Call me an hour later. — At the moment I am working. Call me back in an hour.

When the action lasts for a limited period of time

• Robert is on vacation. He’s hitchhiking. — Robert is on vacation. He hitchhikers.
• She is staying in London for a couple of weeks. “She will be in London for a couple of weeks.

When the new state contrasts with the previous one

• Most women aren’t staying home these days. — Nowadays, most women do not stay at home.
• Young people are listening to all sorts of music. — Young people listen to a variety of music.

When something changes, grows or develops

• Your son is growing quickly. — Your son is growing fast.
• Life is changing fast. — Life is changing rapidly.

When the action starts before and continues after the specified time

• At nine o’clock they are usually having breakfast. “They usually have breakfast at nine.
• When she gets home from work, her children are already sleeping. — When she gets home after work, her children are already asleep.

When an action is repeated over and over or occurs continuously

• You are always losing your keys. — You always lose your keys.
• Venice is constantly sinking. — Venice continues to go under water.

Note: in this case, the adverbs always or constantly are usually used.

Present Continuous time can be used to indicate the future

The present continuous tense can be used to indicate agreements and planned actions in the future:

• I’m going to the dentist tomorrow. — Tomorrow I’m going to the dentist.
• Are you coming with us on Sunday? — Are you coming with us on Sunday?

Present Continuous can be used when talking about past events

The present extended tense is also perfect for describing a story that happened to someone, the plot of a book, film or theatrical play.

Listen to a story about present continuous tense in English (with English subtitles):

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Present Continuous — present continuous tense in English

Present continuous tense Present Continuous (sometimes also called Present Progressive) is formed as follows:

Subject + am / is / are + Verbing

Rules for adding the ending -ing

1. Most often, an ending is simply added to the verb –Ing:

   work — working

2. If the word ends in -E, then the last letter is removed:

   take — taking

3. If the word ends in a short stressed vowel + consonant, then the last consonant is doubled:

   run — running

4. If the word ends in –Ie, then this letter combination is transformed into –Y–:

   lie — lying

Formation of negation (short form)

I	‘m not	working
He / she / it	is not
We / you / they	aren’t

Present Continuous Times

1. The action taking place at the time of speech:

James is reading a book now. — James now is reading a book. 

2. Action taking place at the present time, but not specifically at the moment of speech:

Alex is learning to drive. — Alex is learning drive.

(That is, at the moment he may be busy with something else, but the process of learning to drive has already started and continues).

3. To describe temporary situations in the present:

Maggie usually works 9 to 5, but this week she is working 9 to 8. — Usually Maggie works from 9 to 5, but this week it works with 9 to 8.

(The situation is only this week).

4.With the word always to express criticism or disapproval:

Source: https://www.start2study.ru/english-grammar/present-continuous/

Present Continuous. Present long time

Present Continuous used when we talk about actions in the process taking place right now, at the moment of speech.

I am reading now. — I am reading now.
The action takes place (lasts) now, at the moment of speech.

He is currently working. — He is working at the moment.
The action is taking place at the moment, it is in the process.

To form Present Continuous, the auxiliary verb be is used in the present tense (these are the forms am / is / are ) and a verb (semantic) with the ending -ing:

am / is / are + verb-ing

Statement

I am reading — I am reading
He is reading — He reads
She is reading — She reads
We are reading — We reading
you are reading — You are reading / You are reading
They are reading — They are reading

Denial

Negation is formed with a particle Noteafter the auxiliary verbs am /is /are :

I am not reading — I do not read
He is not reading — He doesn’t read
She is not reading — She doesn’t read
We are not reading — We do not read
you are not reading — You don’t read / You don’t read
They are not reading — They do not read

Please note that the auxiliary verbs am not / is not / are not can be used in short form:

am not = I’m not (I’m not reading — I don’t read)

is not = is not (He isn’t reading — He doesn’t read)

are not = aren’t (They aren’t reading — They don’t read)

Questions

For the formation of interrogative sentences am / is /are before the subject:

Am I reading? — I am reading?
Is he reading? — He reads?
Is she reading? — She reads?
Are we reading? — We reading?
Are you reading? — You read? / You are reading?
Are they reading? — They are reading?

If the question starts with an interrogative word (what? Why? Where? How?), Then this interrogative word is placed before the auxiliary verb:

What are you reading? — What are you reading?
What is he reading? — What is he reading?

About the rules for adding to verbs endings -ing read here.

Actions taking place at the time of speech

Actions that take place right now, at the time of speech. In this basic meaning, Present Continuous is often used with the words: now (now), at the moment (At the moment).

He is watching TV now. — He’s watching TV now.
the children are walking in the park at the moment. — At the moment, children are walking in the park.

Activities spanning a period of time in the present

In this case, now (now) can mean «this month, today, this week, etc.» , that is, you do something during this period of time, this is a long process.

Source: https://myefe.ru/reference/verbs/tenses/present-continuous