Verbs

Present continuous

Affirmative and negative

I am
am not
listening.
You/We/They are
aren't
He/She/It is
isn't

 

Question

Am I listening?
Are you/we/they
Is he/she/it

 

The present continuous is used:

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

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

-for events arranged in the future.

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