Exploring the Present Continuous

Exploring the Present Continuous

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and use the present continuous tense in practical contexts.

What do you already know about the present continuous tense?

Slide 1: Introduction

The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions happening now or in the near future.

Slide 2: Forming the Present Continuous

To form the present continuous tense, use the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the main verb + 'ing'.

What are the three forms of 'to be' used in the present continuous tense?

1. am, is, are
2. has, have, had
3. be, being, been
4. was, were, been

How is the present continuous tense formed?

1. 'To be' (am/is/are) + past participle
2. 'To be' (am/is/are) + base form of the main verb + 'ing'
3. 'To be' (am/is/are) + gerund
4. 'To be' (am/is/are) + infinitive

What is the present continuous tense used for?

1. Talking about actions happening in the far future
2. Talking about actions happening now or in the near future
3. Talking about actions happening in the past
4. Talking about completed actions

Slide 3: Examples in Electrotechnics

Example: 'We are installing new electrical circuits.'

Slide 4: Examples in Healthcare

Example: 'She is assisting the doctor in the surgery.'

Slide 5: Identifying Present Continuous

Look at the following sentences and identify which ones are in the present continuous tense:
1. I eat breakfast every morning.
2. He is cooking dinner right now.
3. They will go to the party later.

Slide 6: Sentence Construction

Construct sentences using the present continuous tense. Use the given verbs.
1. I (study)
2. We (work)
3. She (read)
4. They (play)

Slide 7: Practice Exercise

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. The technicians ______ (fix) the electrical wiring.
2. The nurse ______ (administer) medication to the patient.
3. We ______ (prepare) for the practical exam.

Slide 8: Conclusion

The present continuous tense is a useful tool for describing ongoing actions in practical contexts. Practice using it in your field of study.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.