(When we talk about something which is happening at the time of speaking, we use the present continuous tense.)
Mrs Brown : Where is Ali?
Mr Brown : Ali is at home now.
Mrs Brown : What is he doing?
Mr Brown : He is watching television.
Mrs Brown : Look, he is playing quitar very well. Music is good. Let’s dance.
Mr Brown : Are you enjoying the party?
(We use present continuous tense when we talk about an action which is happening around the time of speaking, but not necessarily exactly time of speaking)
Mrs Brown : Hello, how are you?
Mr Brown : Thank you
Mrs Brown : Where are you going to?
Mr Brown : I’m going to school. I’m learning English at the moment.
(When we talk about a period around the present)
I’m not working this week
Roberto Carlos is not playing football this season.
He is working hard today.
(When we talk about changing stuations)
Hello Mr Brown, is your Turkish getting beter?
The population of the world is rising very fast.
(When you are talking about what you have already arranged to do)
Mr Brown : What are you doing tomorrow ?
Mrs Brown :I’m going to town.
Mr Brown: My mother is coming tomorrow.
Mrs Brown: What time is she arriving?
Mr Brown : At 12.30
Mrs Brown : Are you meeting her at the station?
Mr Brown : No I’m working tomorrow.
(Do not use will to talk about what you have arranged to do)
What are you doing this evening?
Mr Gren is getting married next month.
