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Grammar Unit 19

The document discusses the use of present tenses to refer to future events. It explains that the present continuous (I am doing) is used for planned actions and arrangements, while the present simple (I do) is used for fixed schedules and timetables. Example sentences are provided to illustrate using the present continuous for personal arrangements and the present simple for public transport times and work schedules. The objectives, examples for both tenses, and comparisons between the two uses are covered.

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Grammar Unit 19

The document discusses the use of present tenses to refer to future events. It explains that the present continuous (I am doing) is used for planned actions and arrangements, while the present simple (I do) is used for fixed schedules and timetables. Example sentences are provided to illustrate using the present continuous for personal arrangements and the present simple for public transport times and work schedules. The objectives, examples for both tenses, and comparisons between the two uses are covered.

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Unit 19

Present tenses (I am doing / I do)


for the future
Agenda

 Learning Objectives.

 Example Set A for Present Continuous ( I am doing).

 Example Set B for Present simple ( I do ).

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Agenda

 Learning Objectives.

 Example Set A for Present Continuous ( I am doing).

 Example Set B for Present simple ( I do ).

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Learning Objectives

 Present continuous

 With future tense.

 For an action just before you begin to do it.

 Present simple

 With future meaning.

 For fixed things.

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Agenda

 Learning Objectives.

 Example Set A for Present Continuous ( I am doing).

 Example Set B for Present simple ( I do ).

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Example Set A - Present Continuous ( I am doing)

Present Continuous ( I am doing) with a future meaning.

 This is Ben’s diary for next week.

 He is playing tennis on Monday afternoon.

 He is going to the dentist on Tuesday morning.

 He is having dinner with Kate on Friday.

 In all these examples, Ben has already decided and arranged to do


these things.
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I’m doing something (tomorrow) = I have already decided and arranged to do it:

 A: What are you doing on Saturday evening? (Not what do you do)

B: I’m going to the theatre. (Not I go)

 A: What time is Cathy arriving tomorrow?

B: Half past ten. I’m meeting her at the station.

 I’m not working tomorrow, so we can go out somewhere.

 Ian isn’t playing football next Saturday. He’s hurt his leg.

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 I’m going to (do) ‘is also possible in these sentences:

 What are you going to do on Saturday evening?


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But the present continuous is more natural for arrangements.

 Do not use will to talk about what you have arranged to do:

 What are you doing this evening? (not what will you do)

 Alex is getting married next month. (not will get)

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You can also use the present continuous for an action just before you
begin to do it. This happens especially with verbs of movement
(go/come/leave etc.):

 I’m tired. I’m going to bed now. Good night. (Not I go to bed now)

 ‘Tina, are you ready yet?’ ‘Yes, I’m coming.’ (Not I come)

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Agenda

 Learning Objectives.

 Example Set A for Present Continuous ( I am doing).

 Example Set B for Present simple ( I do ).

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Example Set B - Present simple (I do)

 Present simple (I do) with a future meaning.

 We use the present simple when we talk about timetables,


programmes etc. (For public transport, cinemas etc. ):

 My train leaves at 11.30, so I need to be at the station by 11.15.

 What time does the film begin this evening?

 It’s Wednesday tomorrow. / Tomorrow is Wednesday.

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 You can use the present simple to talk about people if their plans
are fixed like a timetable:

 I start my new job on Monday.

 What time do you finish work tomorrow?

But the continuous is more usual for personal arrangements:

 What time are you meeting Ann tomorrow? (not do you meet)

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Compare:

Present Continuous Present Simple

 What time are you arriving? What time does the train arrive?

 I’m going to the cinema this The film begins at 8.15 (this evening).
evening.

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Summary

 Learning Objectives.

 Example Set A for Present Continuous ( I am doing).

 Example Set B for Present simple ( I do ).

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