About the present continuous

About the present continuous

NOTE: The present continuous is also referred to as the present progressive In English grammar, the present continuous is used to talk about something that is happening now or around now. Here are some examples: I am studying English grammar now. They are visiting...
Summary of this lesson

Summary of this lesson

In this lesson, you should have learned… that there are three common questions types for giving information and explaining that you should extend your answer by giving as much detail as possible the WHY / SO / BUT / THEN technique for extending your answer some...
About the present continuous

Examples of full responses

Here are some questions with full, extended responses: Examiner: Do you have any hobbies or interests? Candidate: Hmm, yes I do. I really enjoy fishing, I go quite a lot in the summer. I like it because it can be very peaceful just sitting by a river, so I come back...
Video: Giving full responses

Video: Giving full responses

Narration: Let’s look back at the closed question we saw earlier. Answering simply with ‘Yes’ is obviously not going to get a good result. Adding just a little more information such as this is still not demonstrating a range of ability to the...
Video: Giving full responses

Video: Question structures

Narration: Question structures. With questions asking you to give information and explain, there are three common questions types. Here is an example of the first type. It is a closed question, which means that it needs a yes or no type response. Remember though that...