Level A1
The Present Continuous
Le present continuous (ou present progressive) décrit une action en cours au moment où l'on parle.
Maîtrisez la formation et l'emploi du present continuous grâce à nos explications et exercices pratiques.
Le temps pour décrire ce qui se passe maintenant ou dans un futur proche.
Formation: BE + Verb-ING
| Subject | Affirmative ✓ | Negative ✗ | Question ? |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | am working | am not working | Am I working? |
| You / We / They | are working | aren't working | Are ... working? |
| He / She / It | is working | isn't working | Is ... working? |
Spelling Rules for -ING
Most verbs
work → working
Verbs ending in -e
make → making
One syllable + consonant
sit → sitting
Verbs ending in -ie
lie → lying
When to Use Present Continuous
📖
Actions Happening Now
"I'm reading a book right now."
🏠
Temporary Situations
"She's staying with friends this week."
📅
Future Plans (Arranged)
"We're meeting tomorrow at 5pm."
😤
Annoying Habits (with always)
"He's always complaining!"
🌡️
Changing Situations
"The weather is getting colder."
Time Expressions
nowright nowat the momentcurrentlytodaythis weekthis monththese days
Stative Verbs: Don't use -ING!
Certains verbes ne s'utilisent PAS au Present Continuous :
Emotions
like, love, hate, prefer, want, need
Mental States
know, understand, believe, think, remember
Senses/Possession
see, hear, smell, have, own, belong
❌ I am loving this song.
✅ I love this song.
