In this lesson, students learn the patterns and usage of the present progressive tense. They practice forming affirmative and negative sentences as well as questions.

Present Progressive

In this lesson, students read three stories that use the present progressive in context. Students answer comprehension questions and write two paragraphs of their own using the target tense.

Present Progressive Stories

This lesson will show if your students truly understand the difference between the simple present and the present progressive. There are multiple mixed-tense exercises, including some that review time markers and action vs. non-action verbs.

Simple Present Vs. Present Progressive

In this lesson, students read three stories that use the simple present and present progressive in context. They answer comprehension questions and respond to questions about themselves using the simple present and present progressive.

Simple Present & Present Progressive Stories

The aim of this lesson is for students to learn how to ask and respond to the phrase "Where are you going?” 

Where Are You Going?

The aim of this lesson is for students to use the present progressive (present continuous) for talking about an action in progress.  

What Are You Doing?

Students learn and review the present progressive tense.




Present Progressive Primer