Lesson Content
Grammar Focus
We use the present continuous (am/is/are + verb-ing) to talk about future plans or arrangements that are already decided. These are often social events, appointments, or scheduled activities.
🔹 Examples:
• I am meeting my friend at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
• She is flying to Chicago next week.
• We are having dinner with our neighbors on Friday.
• They are taking the train to Boston in the morning.
This grammar is different from “will” because it’s about things that are already planned. We usually use time words like “tomorrow,” “next week,” or “on Saturday.” Always use the correct form of be for the subject:
• I am, He/She/It is, You/We/They are.
🗣️ Why This Grammar Matters for Listening and Speaking
Knowing this grammar helps you talk naturally about the future in real-life conversations. It’s especially useful when you’re making plans, confirming schedules, or responding to invitations.
✅ Helpful in conversations like:
• Talking about appointments:
“I’m seeing the dentist at 4.”
• Making or checking weekend plans:
“Are you meeting your friends on Saturday?”
• Workplace scheduling:
“We are presenting the project on Monday.”
• Travel planning:
“She is flying out tomorrow morning.”
📝 Tip: When you hear “I’m going to…” or “We’re having…,” listen for the time. It tells you the plan is real and already decided. This helps you follow the conversation more easily and respond appropriately.
Let’s Practice
Language Game
Now, practice your language skills with these interactive games.
🎧🗣️ Listening & Speaking Practice Questions
Use these questions to talk about your future plans. Practice using “am/is/are + verb-ing” and ask your classmates follow-up questions.
Daily Plans:
What are you doing after school today?
➤ “I am meeting my friend, and I am having dinner with my family in the evening.”
Weekend Schedule:
What are you and your family doing this weekend?
➤ “First, we are visiting our cousins. Next, we are going to the park.”
Appointments or Classes:
Do you have anything scheduled this week?
➤ “I’m taking an English test on Friday.”
Group Activities:
What are your classmates doing this afternoon?
➤ “They are working on a group project.”
Social Life:
What are your friends doing tonight?
➤ “Mario is going to a concert, and his sister is staying home.”
Fun Plans:
What are you doing for fun this week?
➤ “I am watching a new movie on Thursday.”
Special Events:
Are you doing anything special this month?
➤ “We are celebrating my birthday next weekend.”