PRESENT CONTINUOUS USES

1. Definite future plans

1.1. Tonight, later, this weekend

1.1.1. I'm meeting my father tomorrow.

1.1.2. I'm leaving at 3.00 pm.

1.1.3. We're going to the beach at the weekend.

2. Changing situations

2.1. Little by little, gradually

2.1.1. I'm getting better at playing the guitar.

2.1.2. The weather is improving.

3. Happening now

3.1. Now, At the moment & currently.

3.1.1. You're studying English now.

3.1.2. I'm not working at the moment.

3.1.3. Julie is sleeping.

4. Temporary situations

4.1. At the moment, These days & for a few days

4.1.1. I'm reading a really great book.

4.1.2. I'm living in Cusco for a month.

4.1.3. She's staying with her friend for a week.

5. Annoying habits

5.1. Always, forever & constantly

5.1.1. You're always losing your keys.

5.1.2. Kathy is forever being late.

5.1.3. She's constantly mising the bus.