Present Continuous Tense pps

Present Continuous Tense The action is taking place at the time of speaking • It’s raining • Who is Kate talking on the phone? • Look, somebody is trying to steal that man’s wallet. • I’m not looking. My eyes are closed tightly The action is true at the present time but we don’t think it will be true in the long term • I’m looking for a new apartment • He’s thinking about leaving his job • They’re considering making an appeal against the judgment • Are you getting enough sleep? The action is at a definite point in the future and it has already been arranged • I'm meeting her at 6.30. • They aren't arriving until Tuesday. • We are having a special dinner at a top restaurant for all the senior managers. • Isn't he coming to the dinner? Practices • He is coming. He’ll be here in a moment • I’m looking for Jack. He isn’t in his office • He’s talking to Marie about it • Hurry up, they’re waiting for us • Oh no, It’s raining again • Quiet, I’m listening to the news • She’s checking her e-mail • We’re very busy at the moment. We’re finalizing the budget for next year. Practices • What are you doing? • Can you help me? The printer isn’t working • He’s very late. I am not waiting any longer. Let’s start without him • I don’t need my umbrella. It isn’t raining • Oliver called to apologise. I’m afraid he isn’t coming Practices • Raw material costs are rising very fast so we must increase our prices. • The economic situation isn’t getting any better and I think next year will be just as bad. • The market is improving. We are selling more and more of our top of the range products than before. Practices • The production line has stopped. One of the injection machines isn’t working. • We are looking for a new supplier. The last one has become too unreliable. • We are looking for two new sales people. We just can’t find any body suitable. • We aren’t developing a new range of clothes for the teenage market but for the under 12s Practices • What are you reading? – The Wall Street Journal. It’s a very good newspaper • How long are you staying? – Just a couple of days and then I’m going back • Are you enjoying the conference? – Yes, very much. It’s very interesting. • Is Yvonne still working in Human Resource? I know she’s only there on a temporary basis. Practices • Who is Andy dealing with? – He’s dealing with Jone frome ACD. • Who are we waiting for? – Greg, He’ll be here in a minute and then we can start. • Why am I giving the presentaion? – Because you’re best person to give it. • Where is Helen staying? – I need to call her at her hotel . Present Continuous Tense The action is taking place at the time of speaking • It’s raining • Who is Kate. steal that man’s wallet. • I’m not looking. My eyes are closed tightly The action is true at the present time but we don’t think it will be true in the long term • I’m looking for a new apartment • He’s. we waiting for? – Greg, He’ll be here in a minute and then we can start. • Why am I giving the presentaion? – Because you’re best person to give it. • Where is Helen staying? – I need to call