See how easy present continuous is...

Good Morning! Today, we’re diving into the present continuous tense, plus you'll learn some handy office phrases and polish your pronunciation. In just 5 minutes, you'll walk away with something new to practice right away.

Let’s get started!

GRAMMAR
Present Continuous Tense

The present continuous is used for actions happening right now or around the current time.

Structure:

[Subject] + [am/is/are] + [verb + -ing]

• I am reading a book.

• She is watching TV.

• They are studying English.

When to use it:

• Actions happening right now: "I am writing an email."

• Temporary actions: "She is staying in London for six months."

📝 Practice: Write one sentence about what you are doing right now!

VOCABULARY BUILDER
Work & Office Phrases

Today’s theme is the workplace. Here are 5 common phrases you can use:

1. Meet a deadline – Finish work by the agreed time.

   • "I need to meet the deadline by 5 PM."

2. Take a day off – Not work on a particular day.

   • "I’m taking a day off next Friday."

3. In a meeting – Currently attending a meeting.

   • "Sorry, I’m in a meeting right now."

4. Call it a day – Decide to stop working for the day.

   • "Let’s call it a day and go home."

5. Catch up on work – Do work that you should have done earlier.

   • "I need to catch up on my emails."

📝 Try This: Use at least one of these phrases in a conversation today!

PRONUNCIATION
The ‘ing’ Ending

When you pronounce words ending in ‘-ing’, focus on the "n" sound at the end. For example:

• Reading → /ˈriːdɪŋ/

• Studying → /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/

👂 Listen & Repeat: Say “I am studying” aloud 3 times. Notice how your tongue touches the roof of your mouth on the "n" sound.

CONVERSATIONAL PHRASES
“I’m in the middle of…” 

This is a great phrase to use when you want to explain that you’re doing something right now and can’t be interrupted.

Example:

• “Can I call you back later? I’m in the middle of a meeting.”

🗣️ Today’s Challenge: Use this phrase in a text message or phone call!

QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge

Let’s see how much you remember from today’s lesson!

1. How do you form the present continuous tense?
   A) [Subject] + [am/is/are] + [verb + -ing]
   B) [Subject] + [verb] + [am/is/are]
   C) [Subject] + [am/is/are] + [verb]

2. Which of these is an example of the present continuous?
   A) I read a book.
   B) She is reading a book.
   C) He will read a book.

3. What does "call it a day" mean?
   A) Finish work for the day
   B) Start a new task
   C) Take a break

✅ Answers: 1. A, 2. B, 3. A

That’s it for today! 🎉

I hope you enjoyed today’s quick lesson. Make sure to practice what you’ve learned, and I’ll be back tomorrow with more tips to help you on your English journey!

Keep practicing,

AJ Adam

P.S. Reply with your sentence using the present continuous, and we’ll send feedback!