The action is taking place at the time of speaking: It’s raining. Who is Kate talking on the phone? Look, somebody is trying to steal that man’s wallet. I’m not looking. My eyes are closed tightly | Present Continuous Tense The action is taking place at the time of speaking It’s raining Who is Kate talking on the phone? Look, somebody is trying to steal that man’s wallet. I’m not looking. My eyes are closed tightly The action is true at the present time but we don’t think it will be true in the long term I’m looking for a new apartment He’s thinking about leaving his job They’re considering making an appeal against the judgment Are you getting enough sleep? The action is at a definite point in the future and it has already been arranged I'm meeting her at . They aren't arriving until Tuesday. We are having a special dinner at a top restaurant for all the senior managers. Isn't he coming to the dinner? Practices He is coming. He’ll be here in a moment I’m looking for Jack. He isn’t in his office He’s talking to Marie about it Hurry up, they’re waiting for us Oh no, It’s raining again Quiet, I’m listening to the news She’s checking her e-mail We’re very busy at the moment. We’re finalizing the budget for next year. Practices What are you doing? Can you help me? The printer isn’t working He’s very late. I am not waiting any longer. Let’s start without him I don’t need my umbrella. It isn’t raining Oliver called to apologise. I’m afraid he isn’t coming Practices Raw material costs are rising very fast so we must increase our prices. The economic situation isn’t getting any better and I think next year will be just as bad. The market is improving. We are selling more and more of our top of the range products than before. Practices The production line has stopped. One of the injection machines isn’t working. We are looking for a new supplier. The last one has become too unreliable. We are looking for two new sales people. We just can’t find any body suitable. We aren’t developing a new range of clothes for the teenage market but for the under 12s Practices What are you reading? – The Wall Street Journal. It’s a very good newspaper How long are you staying? – Just a couple of days and then I’m going back Are you enjoying the conference? – Yes, very much. It’s very interesting. Is Yvonne still working in Human Resource? I know she’s only there on a temporary basis. Practices Who is Andy dealing with? – He’s dealing with Jone frome ACD. Who are we waiting for? – Greg, He’ll be here in a minute and then we can start. Why am I giving the presentaion? – Because you’re best person to give it. Where is Helen staying? – I need to call her at her hotel Practices Who is replacing Marcia while she is on holiday? - I am | Present Continuous Tense The action is taking place at the time of speaking It’s raining Who is Kate talking on the phone? Look, somebody is trying to steal that man’s wallet. I’m not looking. My eyes are closed tightly The action is true at the present time but we don’t think it will be true in the long term I’m looking for a new apartment He’s thinking about leaving his job They’re considering making an appeal against the judgment Are you getting enough sleep? The action is at a definite point in the future and it has already been arranged I'm meeting her at . They aren't arriving until Tuesday. We are having a special dinner at a top restaurant for all the senior managers. Isn't he coming to the dinner? Practices He is coming. He’ll be here in a moment I’m looking for Jack. He isn’t in his office He’s talking to Marie about it Hurry up, they’re waiting for us Oh no, It’s raining again Quiet, I’m listening to the news She’s checking her e-mail We’re very busy at
