Present continuous 1. Use it for things that are happening now, at this moment. Eg. “What are you doing? I'm sending a message to Sarah. 2. For temporary things that are happening now, this week, etc. “ My brother is doing a 2- month course in the UK”. He usually plays the drums, but he's playing bass guitar tonight.I'm working in London for the next 2 weeks.

Present continuous 4. To show that something is changing, growing or developing: The children are growing quickly. The climate is changing rapidly. Your English is improving. 5. To describe a picture. “In this picture the woman is standing near the window”

Present continuous

INFINITIVE-ING FORMSPELLING COOK STUDY COOKING STUDYING ADD -ING LIVELIVING CUT THE FINAL -E AND ADD -ING RUN STOP SIT RUNNING STOPPING SITTING DOUBLE THE FINAL CONSONANT AND ADD -ING

Present simple or continuous 1. Use the present continuous for things that are happening now, at this moment. Eg. “He's driving a bus”. 2. Use the present simple for things that are generally true or always happen. Eg. She lives in San Roque. 3. We normally use verbs which describe states or feelings (non- action verbs) in the present simple:want,need,like,prefer,lov e. Eg “I need to go shopping for clothes”