05/05/2021
Check out your knowledge and understanding of the uses of the present continuous tense form in English.
To talk about…
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We use the present continuous tense form to talk about:
Example: He’s playing football at the moment so he can’t answer his phone.
I’m not waiting any longer for them to arrive – I’m leaving now!
Key words: (right) now, at the moment, currently
Example: She’s living in London for a few months while she’s studying for her MBA.
He is working very long hours these days.
Key words: while, for a few days/weeks/months, these days
Example: They keep playing their music really loudly in the evening.
Example: The cost of living is going up every year but we are not getting higher wages.
Example: We’re visiting several clients next week and are staying close to the city centre.
Key words: tomorrow, next week/month, at 3pm, on Friday, at the weekend, on the 14th
Giving a presentation in English – whether online or in a face-to-face meeting, can be a challenging task. Preparation and practice is the key to a confident and clear presentation. Here is some language you can use in the final part of your presentation to summarise your points, thank your audience and invite questions.
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Giving a presentation in English – whether online or in a face-to-face meeting, can be a challenging task. Preparation and practice is the key to a confident and clear presentation. Here is some language you can use to advise your audience how long your presentation will take, and how you will approach answering their questions.