The Present Continuous or present progressive tense
Present Continuous
FORM
[am/is/are + present participle]Examples:- You are watching TV.
- Are you watching TV?
- You are not watching TV.
Present Continuous Forms
Positive Negative Question
- I am speaking.
- You are speaking.
- We are speaking.
- They are speaking.
- He is speaking.
- She is speaking.
- It is speaking.
- I am not speaking.
- You are not speaking.
- We are not speaking.
- They are not speaking.
- He is not speaking.
- She is not speaking.
- It is not speaking.
- Am I speaking?
- Are you speaking?
- Are we speaking?
- Are they speaking?
- Is he speaking?
- Is she speaking?
- Is it speaking?
USE 1 Now
Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now.Examples:- You are learning English now.
- You are not swimming now.
- Are you sleeping?
- I am sitting.
- I am not standing.
- Is he sitting or standing?
- They are reading their books.
- They are not watching television.
- What are you doing?
- Why aren't you doing your homework?
USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now
In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)- I am studying to become a doctor.
- I am not studying to become a dentist.
- I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
- I am not reading any books right now.
- Are you working on any special projects at work?
- Aren't you teaching at the university now?
USE 3 Near Future
Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.Examples:- I am meeting some friends after work.
- I am not going to the party tonight.
- Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
- Isn't he coming with us tonight?
USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"
The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."Examples:- She is always coming to class late.
- He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
- I don't like them because they are always complaining.
REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed Verbs
It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any continuous tenses. Also, certain non-continuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using Present Continuous with these verbs, you must use Simple Present.Examples:- She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct
- She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct
Let’s practice ! (Ejercicios de practica)
Exercises (ejercicos) HOMEWORK:* FIGURAS Y EJERCICIOS DE GRAMMAR IN USE (Cambridge) Grammar practice (LONGMAN)More exercises...
WAS OR WERE
viernes 22 de abril de 2011
COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES
vPAST SIMPLE AND PAST PROGRESSIVE
The Present Continuous or present progressive tense
Present Continuous
FORM
[am/is/are + present participle]Examples:- You are watching TV.
- Are you watching TV?
- You are not watching TV.
Present Continuous Forms
Positive Negative Question
- I am speaking.
- You are speaking.
- We are speaking.
- They are speaking.
- He is speaking.
- She is speaking.
- It is speaking.
- I am not speaking.
- You are not speaking.
- We are not speaking.
- They are not speaking.
- He is not speaking.
- She is not speaking.
- It is not speaking.
- Am I speaking?
- Are you speaking?
- Are we speaking?
- Are they speaking?
- Is he speaking?
- Is she speaking?
- Is it speaking?
USE 1 Now
Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now.Examples:- You are learning English now.
- You are not swimming now.
- Are you sleeping?
- I am sitting.
- I am not standing.
- Is he sitting or standing?
- They are reading their books.
- They are not watching television.
- What are you doing?
- Why aren't you doing your homework?
USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now
In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)- I am studying to become a doctor.
- I am not studying to become a dentist.
- I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
- I am not reading any books right now.
- Are you working on any special projects at work?
- Aren't you teaching at the university now?
USE 3 Near Future
Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.Examples:- I am meeting some friends after work.
- I am not going to the party tonight.
- Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
- Isn't he coming with us tonight?
USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"
The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."Examples:- She is always coming to class late.
- He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
- I don't like them because they are always complaining.
REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed Verbs
It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any continuous tenses. Also, certain non-continuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using Present Continuous with these verbs, you must use Simple Present.Examples:- She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct
- She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct
Let’s practice ! (Ejercicios de practica)
Exercises (ejercicos) HOMEWORK:* FIGURAS Y EJERCICIOS DE GRAMMAR IN USE (Cambridge) Grammar practice (LONGMAN)More exercises...
WAS OR WERE
viernes 22 de abril de 2011
The Present Continuous or present progressive tense
Present Continuous
FORM
[am/is/are + present participle]Examples:- You are watching TV.
- Are you watching TV?
- You are not watching TV.
Present Continuous Forms
Positive Negative Question
- I am speaking.
- You are speaking.
- We are speaking.
- They are speaking.
- He is speaking.
- She is speaking.
- It is speaking.
- I am not speaking.
- You are not speaking.
- We are not speaking.
- They are not speaking.
- He is not speaking.
- She is not speaking.
- It is not speaking.
- Am I speaking?
- Are you speaking?
- Are we speaking?
- Are they speaking?
- Is he speaking?
- Is she speaking?
- Is it speaking?
USE 1 Now
Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now.Examples:- You are learning English now.
- You are not swimming now.
- Are you sleeping?
- I am sitting.
- I am not standing.
- Is he sitting or standing?
- They are reading their books.
- They are not watching television.
- What are you doing?
- Why aren't you doing your homework?
USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now
In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)- I am studying to become a doctor.
- I am not studying to become a dentist.
- I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
- I am not reading any books right now.
- Are you working on any special projects at work?
- Aren't you teaching at the university now?
USE 3 Near Future
Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.Examples:- I am meeting some friends after work.
- I am not going to the party tonight.
- Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
- Isn't he coming with us tonight?
USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"
The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."Examples:- She is always coming to class late.
- He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
- I don't like them because they are always complaining.
REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed Verbs
It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any continuous tenses. Also, certain non-continuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using Present Continuous with these verbs, you must use Simple Present.Examples:- She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct
- She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct
Let’s practice ! (Ejercicios de practica)
Exercises (ejercicos) HOMEWORK:* FIGURAS Y EJERCICIOS DE GRAMMAR IN USE (Cambridge) Grammar practice (LONGMAN)More exercises...
The Present Continuous or present progressive tense
Present Continuous
FORM
[am/is/are + present participle]
Examples:
- You are watching TV.
- Are you watching TV?
- You are not watching TV.
Present Continuous Forms
Positive | Negative | Question |
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USE 1 Now
Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now.
Examples:
- You are learning English now.
- You are not swimming now.
- Are you sleeping?
- I am sitting.
- I am not standing.
- Is he sitting or standing?
- They are reading their books.
- They are not watching television.
- What are you doing?
- Why aren't you doing your homework?
USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now
In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.
Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)
- I am studying to become a doctor.
- I am not studying to become a dentist.
- I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
- I am not reading any books right now.
- Are you working on any special projects at work?
- Aren't you teaching at the university now?
USE 3 Near Future
Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.
Examples:
- I am meeting some friends after work.
- I am not going to the party tonight.
- Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
- Isn't he coming with us tonight?
USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"
The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."
Examples:
- She is always coming to class late.
- He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
- I don't like them because they are always complaining.
REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed Verbs
It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any continuous tenses. Also, certain non-continuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using Present Continuous with these verbs, you must use Simple Present.
Examples:
- She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct
- She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct
Let’s practice ! (Ejercicios de practica)
Exercises (ejercicos) HOMEWORK:
* FIGURAS Y EJERCICIOS DE GRAMMAR IN USE (Cambridge) Grammar practice (LONGMAN)
More exercises...
WAS OR WERE
COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES
OPPOSITES
miércoles 20 de abril de 2011
lunes 18 de abril de 2011
domingo 17 de abril de 2011
SUPERLATIVES. THE KING OF THE JUNGLE
Hi my dear students!
After reading the story, there are some questions for you. Write the answers in a comment.
It's very easy and you can find some information HERE
1.-Which is the fastest animal?
2.-Which is the biggest country in the world?
3.-Which is the smallest country in the world?
4.-Which is the biggest desert in the world?
5.-Which is the biggest lake in Africa?
6.-Which is the biggest jungle in the world?
7.-Which is the most interesting film?
8.-Which is the coolest class in the Hispanidad school?
You can learn more about superlatives and practice in this activities
sábado 16 de abril de 2011
viernes 15 de abril de 2011
jueves 14 de abril de 2011
miércoles 13 de abril de 2011
SEND IT ON
To my pupils Cristina and Eva. You asked me for this song long time ago. It's better later than never.
A promise is a promise.
Enjoy it.
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