1. When to use?
1.1. Actions that are **happening at the current moment** or around the present time
1.2. Temporary situations
1.2.1. I'm staying at my friend's house **until my apartment is ready.**
1.2.2. She's working at a different office **this week** due to renovations.
1.3. Ongoing actions
1.3.1. They are **currently** studying for their final exams.
1.3.2. He is **actively** working on a project deadline.
1.3.3. The team is **currently** in the process of developing a new software application.
1.4. Future arrangements
1.4.1. I'm meeting my friend for lunch **tomorrow.**
1.4.2. We're going on a vacation **next month.**
1.4.3. She's attending a conference **next week.**
1.5. **Signal words:** - Now - Currently - At the moment - Right now - Look/Listen! - These days - Today - Tonight - Nowadays - At present
2. How to form?
2.1. **+** positive
2.1.1. I
2.1.1.1. S + **am** + **Ving**
2.1.1.1.1. I **am reading** a book
2.1.2. he, she, it
2.1.2.1. S + **is** + **Ving**
2.1.2.1.1. He **is playing** football
2.1.2.1.2. She **is cooking** dinner
2.1.2.1.3. It **is raining** outside
2.1.3. you, we, they
2.1.3.1. S + **are** + **Ving**
2.1.3.1.1. You **are watching** a movie
2.1.3.1.2. We **are studying** for the exam
2.1.3.1.3. They **are dancing** at the party
2.2. **–** negative
2.2.1. I
2.2.1.1. S + **am not** + **Ving**
2.2.1.1.1. I **am not watching** TV
2.2.2. he, she, it
2.2.2.1. S + **is not** + **Ving**
2.2.2.1.1. He **is not studying** right now
2.2.2.1.2. She **is not cooking** dinner
2.2.2.1.3. It **is not raining** outside
2.2.3. you, we, they
2.2.3.1. S + **are not** + **Ving**
2.2.3.1.1. You **are not playing** video games
2.2.3.1.2. We **are not going** to the party
2.2.3.1.3. They **are not dancing** today
2.3. **?** question
2.3.1. I
2.3.1.1. **Am** + S + **Ving** ?
2.3.1.1.1. **Am** I **interrupting** you?
2.3.2. he, she, it
2.3.2.1. **Is** + S + **Ving** ?
2.3.2.1.1. **Is** he **playing** basketball?
2.3.2.1.2. **Is** she **working** on a project?
2.3.2.1.3. **Is** it **raining** outside?
2.3.3. you, we, they
2.3.3.1. **Are** + S + **Ving** ?
2.3.3.1.1. **Are** you **going** to the party?
2.3.3.1.2. **Are** we **going** on a trip?
2.3.3.1.3. **Are** they **coming** to the meeting?