Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Lesson 6: Observations

In this lesson we learn how to use present continuous/progressive while making observations while watching short video clips.


Present Progressive

Use a form of to be and the infinite verb plus -ing.
The present progressive is use for action going on in the moment speaking and for actions taking place only for a short period of time. It is also used to express development and actions that are arranged for the near future.

Examples:
-To talk about an action that is in progress at the time speaking 
Please sit down. I am trying to teach.
-To talk about a temporary action that is not necessarily in progress at the time of speaking
I am writing a novel.
-To emphasize very frequent actions(using always)
He is always eating sandwiches.
-Background events in a present story
I am buying coffee then he comes up to talk to me.
-To describe developing situations
It's starting to rain.
-To refer to a regular action around a point of time
He is sitting at the bus stop.

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