Written by David S. Wills · May 28, 2016
The present continuous is a useful tense but learners often find it difficult to know when to use and indeed it is frequently overused. There are three main uses for this tense, and today we’re going to focus on one of them that can help you in the IELTS Speaking exam: using present continuous for talking about the future.
What is the Present Continuous?
Form:
To be + present participle
(am/is/are) + (verb+ing)
Example:
- I am reading a book.
- She is reading a book.
- They are reading books.