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Present Continuous Tense

◄ Routine
My morning routine ►

The Present Continuous Tense describes actions that are happening at the present moment.

Example:

I am reading a book.

She is eating her sandwich.

◄ Routine
My morning routine ►

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Course Syllabus

How Good is Your English?

Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

Grammar

Unit 1: Language Skills

1.1: Verb Basics – Tense, Aspect, and Mood

Verb Basics – Let's Study

Verb Tense, Aspect, Mood Practice

Verb Tense, Aspect, Mood Discussion

1.2: Present Tense – Simple and Continuous

Simple and Continuous: Form

Simple and Continuous: Usage

Present Tense Practice

Present Tense Discussion

1.3: Past Tense – Simple and Continuous

Simple and Continuous: Form

Simple and Continuous: Usage

Past Tense Practice

Past Tense Discussion

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 1

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Reading to Comprehend

2.1: Reading Skills – Let's Study

Active Reading Skills Review

Features of Narrative Text

2.2: Reading Skills – Let's Practice

Active Reading Practice

2.3: Reading Skills – Let's Apply

Understanding a Narrative

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 2

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Reading to Improve

3.1: Building Vocabulary – Let's Study

Synonyms and Antonyms

Multiple Meanings and Suffixes

3.2: Building Vocabulary – Let's Practice

Vocabulary Building Practice

3.3: Building Vocabulary – Let's Apply

Let's Go on a WebQuest!

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 3

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Reading to Write – Writing About the Past

4.1: Paragraph Basics – Let's Study

Structure and Support

Narratives

4.2: Paragraph Basics – Let's Practice

Paragraph Basics Practice

4.3: Paragraph Basics – Let's Apply

Write About the Past

Basic Writing and Proofreading

Self-Assessment Checklist

Unit 4 Discussion: Review Your Writing

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 4

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 4 Assessment

Course Feedback Survey

Course Feedback Survey

Certificate Final Exam

ESL002 Certificate Final Exam

Present Continuous Tense