Verbs

Present continuous

Question

The present continuous is used:

- to talk about actions in progress at the time of speaking.

• Is she eating her soup?

-for actions happening around the time of speaking (often of a temporary nature).

• I'm studying Chinese these days.

-for events arranged in the future.

• We're meeting Ivan tonight.

Note: The present continuous future is used for arrangements made with another person. The future with going to is used for decisions and plans.

• Betty and I are getting married.
• I'm going to get married one day.