Spoken English Course – Level 2 (Elementary)
Module 2: Present Continuous Tense & Daily Actions
1. Introduction to Present Continuous Tense
The Present Continuous Tense is used to talk about:
- Actions happening right now
- Temporary actions
- Actions happening at the time of speaking
2. Sentence Structure
Formula:
Subject + is / am / are + verb + ing
| Subject |
Helping Verb |
Main Verb |
Example |
| I |
am |
reading |
I am reading a book. |
| He / She / It |
is |
playing |
She is playing outside. |
| We / You / They |
are |
studying |
They are studying English. |
Speaking Drill:
Look around you and say 5 sentences about what people are doing now.
3. Affirmative Sentences
- I am eating breakfast.
- She is watching TV.
- They are playing cricket.
- We are learning English.
Exercise:
Make 5 affirmative sentences about actions happening now.
4. Negative Sentences
Structure: Subject + is/am/are + not + verb + ing
| Sentence Type |
Example |
| Negative |
I am not sleeping. |
| Negative |
He is not working today. |
| Negative |
They are not playing outside. |
Speaking Drill:
Make 5 negative sentences about actions not happening now.
5. Question Sentences
Structure: Is / Am / Are + Subject + verb + ing?
| Question |
Answer |
| Are you studying? |
Yes, I am. / No, I am not. |
| Is she cooking? |
Yes, she is. |
| Are they playing? |
No, they are not. |
Speaking Drill:
Ask 5 questions to people around you using Present Continuous.
6. Verb + ING Spelling Rules
| Rule |
Example |
| Most verbs → add ING |
play → playing |
| Verb ending with “e” → drop e + ing |
make → making |
| One vowel + one consonant → double consonant |
run → running |
Tip: Always check spelling before speaking or writing.
7. Common Mistakes
- ❌ She playing now → ✅ She is playing now
- ❌ I am play football → ✅ I am playing football
- ❌ Are she studying? → ✅ Is she studying?
8. Practice Exercises
Fill in the blanks:
1. I ___ (am/are) reading a book.
2. She ___ playing outside.
3. They ___ not watching TV.
4. ___ you studying English?
Speaking Task:
Describe everything you are doing from morning to night using Present Continuous.
9. Daily Speaking Practice
- Speak 10 sentences daily about actions happening now.
- Ask 5 Present Continuous questions daily.
- Describe activities of family members.
- Practice speaking for at least 15 minutes daily.
