06: PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

FORM

[am/is/are + present participle]

Examples: 

You are watching TV.

Are you watching TV?

You are not watching TV.

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.

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 Tense, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing." Examples:  . I am studying to become a doctor. I am not studying to become a dentist. I am not reading any books right now. I am reading the book Tom Sawyer

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.

Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.

Examples:

• I am meeting presents for my parents. 
• I am not going to the party tonight.
• Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
• Isn't he coming with us tonight?

That's all, thank you!