THIRD CYCLE

PHINEAS AND FERB

The Present Continuous or present progressive tense

Present Continuous

FORM

[am/is/are + present participle]
Examples:
  • You are watching TV.
  • Are you watching TV?
  • You are not watching TV.

Present Continuous Forms

PositiveNegativeQuestion
  • am speaking.
  • You are speaking.
  • We are speaking.
  • They are speaking.
  • He is speaking.
  • She is speaking.
  • It is speaking.
  • am not speaking.
  • You are not speaking.
  • We are not speaking.
  • They are not speaking.
  • He is not speaking.
  • She is not speaking.
  • It is not speaking.
  • Am I speaking?
  • Are you speaking?
  • Are we speaking?
  • Are they speaking?
  • Is he speaking?
  • Is she speaking?
  • Is it speaking?

USE 1 Now

Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now.
Examples:
  • You are learning English now.
  • You are not swimming now.
  • Are you sleeping?
  • am sitting.
  • am not standing.
  • Is he sitting or standing?
  • They are reading their books.
  • They are not watching television.
  • What are you doing?
  • Why aren't you doing your homework?

USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now

In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.
Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)
  • am studying to become a doctor.
  • am not studying to become a dentist.
  • am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
  • am not reading any books right now.
  • Are you working on any special projects at work?
  • Aren't you teaching at the university now?

USE 3 Near Future

Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.
Examples:
  • am meeting some friends after work.
  • am not going to the party tonight.
  • Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
  • Isn't he coming with us tonight?

USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"

The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."
Examples:
  • She is always coming to class late.
  • He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
  • I don't like them because they are always complaining.

REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed Verbs

It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any continuous tenses. Also, certain non-continuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using Present Continuous with these verbs, you must use Simple Present.
Examples:
  • She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct
  • She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct

Let’s practice ! (Ejercicios de practica)

present continuous estructura
Estructura forma presente continuous
 Exercises (ejercicos) HOMEWORK:
ejercicios de presente continuous
Practica present continuous
ejercicios present continuous
* FIGURAS Y EJERCICIOS DE GRAMMAR IN USE  (Cambridge) Grammar practice (LONGMAN)
More exercises...

WAS OR WERE

                         

IRREGULAR VERBS

viernes 22 de abril de 2011


THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND

image: The Queen   image; Royal Family    image: Queen's Royal
THE QUEEN                  THE ROYAL FAMILY             QUEEN'S 

COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES

Aquí tenéis unos ejercicios para practicar con las comparaciones.
         

     

vPAST SIMPLE AND PAST PROGRESSIVE

OPPOSITES

 

miércoles 20 de abril de 2011


HEALTHY FOOD

Every day we should eat healthy food. There is here some picture with the  FOOD PYRAMID.



What do you think about school nutrition and the new study? Share your opinion by leaving a comment about school nutrition policy and your ideas for healthier school food for kids!

COMPARATIVES GAME



The difference between the United Kingdom (UK) England, Great Britain (GB) and the British Isles

image: Britain

LIKES AND DISLIKES

Here you have got a set of activities to practice likes and dislikes. Click on the pictures to start.
      
   



Who is the best? Play with a friend

lunes 18 de abril de 2011


COMPARATIVES

More comparative practice. Click on the picture to do the exercise.

domingo 17 de abril de 2011


SUPERLATIVES. THE KING OF THE JUNGLE

 
Hi my dear students!  
After reading the story, there are some questions for you. Write the answers in a comment.
It's very easy and you can find some information HERE

1.-Which is the fastest animal?
2.-Which is the biggest country in the world?
3.-Which is the smallest country in the world?
4.-Which is the biggest desert in the world?
5.-Which is the biggest lake in Africa?
6.-Which is the biggest jungle in the world?
7.-Which is the most interesting film?
8.-Which is the coolest class in the Hispanidad school?

You can learn more about superlatives and practice in this activities

sábado 16 de abril de 2011


WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Learn all about habilities.
Show your habilities!!


viernes 15 de abril de 2011

jueves 14 de abril de 2011

miércoles 13 de abril de 2011


BLUE WHALE

There is here a story about animals in the ocean.

It work the present simple tense, to be, can and the superlatives and comparatives.

SEND IT ON

To my pupils Cristina and Eva. You asked me for this song long time ago.  It's better later than never.
A promise is a promise.
Enjoy it.


PREPOSITIONS


TO REVIEW THE PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE. After studying them, you can practice ticking on the picture.

martes 12 de abril de 2011


WIZADORA 3. HAPPY BIRTHDAY


DAILY ROUTINES


AN INTERACTIVE BOOK ABOUT THE TIME AND THE DAILY ROUTINES.

Click on the clocks and you´ll discover a great interactive book to practise time.

lunes 11 de abril de 2011


JUSTIN BIEBER- LOVE ME

TO LUCIA VERA. I KNOW YOU LIKE HIM.


ELWOOD CITY MAP

There is here an interactive map where you can practice and learn the buildings' names in a city.

domingo 10 de abril de 2011

sábado 9 de abril de 2011


MY FAMILY

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