Grammar: A2 - ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: ⏳ Past & Future Tenses (Basics) - Lesson 7: Present Continuous for future arrangements (I am meeting a friend tonight.)
Grammar: Present Continuous for Future A2 Lesson 18: Talking About Fixed Plans What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use the Present Continuous tense to talk about your fixed future plans and arrangements.
Same Grammar, Different Meaning We know the Present Continuous is for actions happening now. But, we can also use it to talk about the future . We do this for definite arrangements and fixed plans —things you have already organized. Action Now 🏃♀️ Describes what is happening at this moment. Example: He is watching TV. Future Arrangement 🗓️ Describes a fixed plan for the future. You need a future time word. Example: He is watching TV tonight . The Grammar Rule 📖 How to Know the Meaning The time expression in the sentence tells you if the meaning is NOW or FUTURE. Sentence Meaning They are playing football. Happening Now They are playing football on Saturday . Future Plan What are you doing ? Happening Now What are you doing next week ? Future Plan In Conversation Listen to two…