Present Continuous for Future - Hiện tại Tiếp diễn ở Tương lai FORM of Present Continuous for Future The Future Simple has two parts: 'to be + present participle (V-ing) of the main verb. S + am/is/are + V-ing I am learning English tomorrow. He is swimming well soon. They are watching TV tonight. S + am/is/are not + V-ing I am not learning English tomorrow. He is not swimming well soon. They aren't watching TV tonight. Am/Is/Are + S + V-ing Are you learning English tomorrow? Is he swimming well soon? Are they watching TV tonight? The present continuous for Future is used to talk about arrangements for events at a time later than now. USEs of Present Continuous for Future 1. to indicate an event as an arrangement (be + V-ing) I am meeting Peter at the station He is leaving tomorrow. Isn't he coming with us tonight? A: Are you going to the concert this weekend? B: I wish I could, but I’m meeting an important client from Oklahoma. 2. to indicate an event will or will not happen in the near future as a plan (be going to + V) It expresses the idea that a person intends to do something in the future. It does not matter whether the plan is realistic or not. I am going to attend a party tonight. I'm going to be an actor when I grow up. Michelle is going to begin medical school next year. They are going to drive all the way to Alaska. A: Who is going to make John's birthday cake? B: Sue is going to make John's birthday cake. Forms of Negatives and Questions Negative sentences and questions are formed with the auxiliary verb 'be'. He is not visiting his grandparents this weekend. Are you going to the cinema tonight? They are not going to come to the election next week. Is she going to join the meeting tomorrow? . Present Continuous for Future - Hiện tại Tiếp diễn ở Tương lai FORM of Present Continuous for Future The Future Simple has two parts: 'to be + present participle (V-ing) of. Am/Is/Are + S + V-ing Are you learning English tomorrow? Is he swimming well soon? Are they watching TV tonight? The present continuous for Future is used to talk about arrangements for events. arrangements for events at a time later than now. USEs of Present Continuous for Future 1. to indicate an event as an arrangement (be + V-ing) I am meeting Peter at the station He is leaving