PRESENT CONTINUOUS

1. CONCEPT

1.1. Generally refers to situations or actions that are being carried out at the moment.

2. KEYWORDS

2.1. "Now"

2.2. "At this moment"

2.3. "This week"

2.4. "For the time being"

2.5. "Look!"

2.6. Listen!"

3. USES

3.1. Describing actions that occur at the exact moment of speech

3.1.1. He is learning English

3.2. Establishing contexts.

3.2.1. She is working a lot lately.

3.3. Anticipating events

3.3.1. They are going to the zoo next Saturday.

3.4. Mention temporary facts.

3.4.1. Today is snowing, but yesterday was sunny.

3.5. Describe actions that occur constantly.

3.5.1. The birds are always singing since sunrise

4. STRUCTURE

4.1. AFFIRMATIVE

4.1.1. Subject + verb to be + verb in gerund + complement

4.2. NEGATIVE

4.2.1. Subject + verb to be + not + verb in gerund + complement

4.3. INTERROGATIVO

4.3.1. Verb to be + subject + verb in gerund + complement