I am reading a message on my phone right now. My sister is cooking pasta in the kitchen. The children are playing quietly in the living room. Our teacher is explaining a new word. People are waiting for the bus outside. It is raining, so I am wearing a jacket. We are studying for an exam this week. I am helping my neighbor with her computer. My friend is looking for a new apartment. They are building a small park near our street. We are meeting the new manager today. I am not using my car this month. She is taking a short online course. The cafe is serving soup and sandwiches today. I am learning new vocabulary every day. You are getting better at speaking. The company is growing fast this year. My parents are visiting us this weekend.
Level: A1
Present Continuous — Actions Now & Temporary
Actions happening now, around now, or temporary projects.
CEFR A1 · 140 words · ~1 min read · US English
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- online
- on the internet, not in a classroom
- vocabulary
- the words that you learn and know in a language
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What is the sister cooking?
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Pasta — The text says: My sister is cooking pasta in the kitchen.
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Why is the writer wearing a jacket?
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It is raining — The text says: It is raining, so I am wearing a jacket.
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Who is visiting this weekend?
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The writer's parents — The text says: My parents are visiting us this weekend.
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The writer is using the car this month
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False — The text says the writer is not using the car this month.
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