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present progressive

/ˈprezənt prəˈɡresɪv/

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A2formalcommon/ˈprezənt prəˈɡresɪv/

A grammatical tense used to describe actions that are currently in progress, temporary situations, or future arrangements. It is formed using the present tense of the verb 'to be' plus the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.

  • 🇷🇺Грамматическое время, используемое для описания действий, которые происходят в данный момент, временных ситуаций или будущих планов. Оно образуется с помощью настоящего времени глагола 'to be' и причастия настоящего времени (форма с -ing) основного глагола.
  1. Grammar tense A2 formal

    A verb tense used to describe an action that is currently in progress or happening at the moment of speaking.

    • I am reading a book right now.
    • She is studying for her exam.
    • They are playing football in the park.

    🇷🇺Настоящее длительное время

  2. Temporary actions A2 formal

    Used to describe actions that are happening around the present time but not necessarily at the exact moment of speaking.

    • He is working on a new project this month.
    • We are learning Spanish this semester.
    • She is staying with her parents for a few weeks.

    🇷🇺Временные действия

  3. Future arrangements B1 formal

    Used to talk about planned future events, especially when the time and place have been arranged.

    • I am meeting my friend tomorrow.
    • They are flying to Paris next week.
    • She is having a party on Saturday.

    🇷🇺Будущие договорённости