Tenses – Continuous Forms

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This module covers the use of continuous verb forms to express ongoing actions in different time frames. You’ll learn how to talk about actions happening right now, describe interrupted or background actions in the past, and use the present continuous to discuss planned future events. Through clear explanations and practical examples, you’ll gain confidence using continuous tenses accurately in everyday and formal contexts.

What Will You Learn?

  • 1. Understand the structure and correct use of the Present Continuous tense.
  • 2. Differentiate between Present Continuous and Present Simple.
  • 3. Identify and avoid common mistakes with continuous forms.
  • 4. Use the Past Continuous to describe actions in progress in the past.
  • 5. Distinguish between Past Continuous and Past Simple through context.
  • 6. Use the Present Continuous to talk about future plans and fixed arrangements.
  • 7. Improve overall fluency and accuracy in spoken and written English.

Course Content

Present Continuous Tense
Present Continuous Lesson Discover how to use the Present Continuous tense to describe actions happening right now or temporary situations around the current time. Learn its structure (am/is/are + verb-ing), and explore how it contrasts with the Present Simple for permanent facts and habits. This lesson also covers common mistakes and tips for everyday conversations and descriptive writing, helping you use the tense accurately and confidently.

  • Present Continuous Tense Lesson
  • Present Continuous Tense Writing Practice (I)
  • Present Continuous Tense – Single Choice Quiz

Past Continuous Tense
Learn how to use the Past Continuous tense to describe actions that were in progress at a specific moment in the past or when another event interrupted them. This lesson explains the structure (was/were + verb-ing), contrasts it with the Past Simple, and shows how it adds depth to storytelling and background descriptions. With clear examples, common mistake corrections, and practical exercises, you’ll gain the skills to use this tense fluently in both everyday conversation and narrative writing.

Present Continuous as Future
Learn how to use the Present Continuous tense to talk about fixed future plans and arrangements. This lesson covers the structure (am/is/are + verb-ing + future time expression), when to use it instead of “going to” or “will,” and how it appears in everyday conversations, timetables, and professional schedules. With practical examples, common mistake corrections, and real-life applications, you’ll gain the skills to express definite future events naturally and accurately.

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