Verb tenses review lesson 3: the present continuous

Verb tense review: the present continuous (also called the present progressive.

The present continuous is mostly used for actions which are happening right now. Sometimes we also use it for future actions. Compare these two sentences:

A) We’re going to the zoo.

B) We’re going to the zoo on Saturday. 

The sentences are exactly the same, but adding the word “Saturday” tells the listener that the trip to the zoo will happen in the future.

Instructions: When you're listening and repeating DO NOT READ the sentences. Close your eyes, look away, listen as carefully as you can to the sounds of the words. Train your ears!

1 - I’m doing my homework.

2 - She’s cooking dinner.

3 - He’s walking the dogs. He’s taking the dogs for a walk.

4 - We’re playing tennis.

5 - They’re at the supermarket shopping for food.

6 - I’m taking the bus to work.

7 - We’re surfing in Hawaii.

8 - He’s studying for a chemistry exam.

9 - She’s listening to a podcast.

10 - We’re waiting for the plane to take off.

11 - They’re visiting the Museum of Modern Art.

12 - He’s sleeping late.

13 - We’re going to a birthday party. 

14 - I’m cleaning my apartment. We’re having a dinner party tonight.

15 - She’s traveling to Los Angeles next month.

16 - We’re thinking about going to see a movie tonight.

17 - What are you doing tomorrow?

18 - Are you still working? (Or) Are you still at work?

19 - Are you children fighting again? Just stop!

20 - There’s something wrong with the car. It’s making a terrible sound. 

21 - He’s coming to visit us in June.

22 - Germany is holding national elections in a few weeks.

23 - She’s giving a piano concert the day after tomorrow.

24 - I’m thinking about what to have for dinner tonight.

25 - Our President is telling lies again, as usual.

Intro & Outro Music: La Pompe Du Trompe by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com