With this lesson, students will master the Present Continuous tense to talk about actions happening now, temporary events, and near-future arrangements. They’ll also learn to distinguish between state and action verbs, improving grammatical accuracy and avoiding common mistakes when using progressive tenses.
lesson overview
This A1–A2 ESL lesson helps learners understand and confidently use the Present Continuous tense to describe actions happening now, temporary situations, and near-future plans. Students engage in hands-on grammar practice, speaking challenges, and video-based activities that make learning dynamic and communicative. The lesson is available in both a printable format and an online presentation, designed for smooth navigation in presentation mode using only the spacebar.
Target Audience:
- Level:A1–A2 (Beginner to Elementary)
- Best for: Adults, teens
Content Breakdown:
- Warm-Up: State and Action Verbs
- Grammar Focus
- Usage Practice
- Gap-Fill Practice
- Finish the Sentence
- Find the Mistake
- Complete the Dialogues
- Compare 2 Videos – Speaking Practice
- Speaking Challenge
- Picture Description
- Infinite Questions Challenge
- Discussion Questions
HOMEWORK (Extra Language Immersion):
Video and Quiz:
Learners watch a video clip from Stranger Things and answer comprehension questions using the Present Continuous. The task strengthens listening and grammar in an engaging way.