Present and Present Continuous

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Group of friends talking about their weekend plans
CECR: A2
Tenses

Present and Present Continuous



🎧 Lire / écouter d’abord

I am planning to go to the cinema this weekend. My friends are excited about it. They want to see a new movie. I usually go with them. We often have fun together. What do you think? Should we go on Saturday or Sunday?

⚡ Objectifs pédagogiques

  • proposer une activité qui dépend d'une condition
  • demander ce que quelqu'un va faire dans une situation donnée
  • réagir à un changement de plan

🎯 Votre mission

À la fin de ce cours, vous réutiliserez ces compétences dans une situation réaliste :

  • Discuss your plans for the weekend.
  • Ask your friend what they are doing.
  • Suggest an activity together.

🔑 Langage clé

  • I am going to the park. I am going to the park with my friends.
  • What are you doing this weekend? What are you doing this weekend with your family?
  • They are watching a movie. They are watching a movie at home.
  • I usually go to the gym. I usually go to the gym on Mondays.
  • Should we meet at 5 PM? Should we meet at 5 PM or later?

⚙️ Règles

🟣 Using the Present Simple for Routine Actions

Règle :
We use the present simple to talk about habits or routines. For example, 'I usually go to the gym.' It describes what you do regularly.

Exemples :

  • I go to school every day.
  • She plays tennis on weekends.
  • They often eat out.
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • I go to the gym every days. → I go to the gym every day. (Correction of 'days' to 'day')
  • He go to the park. → He goes to the park. (Correction of verb form)
✓Vérifiez votre compréhension
Which sentence is correct?

✍Utilisez la langue
Complete: They ___ to the park every Saturday.

🟣 Using the Present Continuous for Current Actions

Règle :
We use the present continuous to talk about actions happening right now. For example, 'I am watching a movie.' It describes what you are doing at the moment.

Exemples :

  • She is reading a book.
  • They are playing soccer.
  • I am cooking dinner.
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • I am watch TV. → I am watching TV. (Correction of verb form)
  • He are playing outside. → He is playing outside. (Correction of subject-verb agreement)
✓Vérifiez votre compréhension
Which sentence is correct?

✍Utilisez la langue
Complete: I ___ (watch) a movie now.

🟣 Asking Questions in the Present Simple

Règle :
We use questions in the present simple to ask about habits. For example, 'What do you do on weekends?' It helps us learn about someone's routine.

Exemples :

  • What do you usually eat for breakfast?
  • Where do they go on holidays?
  • How often do you exercise?
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • What you do on weekends? → What do you do on weekends? (Correction of question structure)
  • Where does she goes? → Where does she go? (Correction of verb form)
✓Vérifiez votre compréhension
How do you ask about someone's routine?

✍Utilisez la langue
Complete: Where ___ (go) on holidays?

🟣 Using the Present Continuous for Future Plans

Règle :
We can use the present continuous to talk about future plans. For example, 'I am meeting my friends tomorrow.' It shows what you have arranged to do.

Exemples :

  • We are going to the cinema next week.
  • She is visiting her grandparents this weekend.
  • They are having a party on Friday.
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • I am meet my friends tomorrow. → I am meeting my friends tomorrow. (Correction of verb form)
  • He are going to the park. → He is going to the park. (Correction of subject-verb agreement)
✓Vérifiez votre compréhension
Which sentence is correct?

✍Utilisez la langue
Complete: We ___ (have) a meeting next week.

✍️ Vocabulaire

planA detailed proposal for doing something..
I have a plan for the weekend.
Répétez : I have a plan.
Défi rapide : Say your plan for today.
watchTo look at or observe attentively..
I watch movies on weekends.
Répétez : I watch movies.
Défi rapide : Say what you like to watch.
goTo move or travel from one place to another..
I go to the gym every day.
Répétez : I go to the gym.
Défi rapide : Say where you go often.
meetTo come together with someone..
I meet my friends every Friday.
Répétez : I meet my friends.
Défi rapide : Say who you meet regularly.
usuallyIn the way that is normal or typical..
I usually eat breakfast at 8 AM.
Répétez : I usually eat breakfast.
Défi rapide : Say what you usually do in the morning.

🧠 Flashcards interactives

Choisissez la bonne réponse, écoutez le modèle, puis répétez à voix haute.

Chargement des flashcards interactives…

🌍 Compréhension globale

What are the friends planning to do this weekend?

Who is excited about the plans?

Complete: I usually go to the ___.

✍️ Analyse écrite IA

CECR : A2Longueur : 3-5 phrases

Consigne : Write about your weekend plans.

Use the present and present continuous tenses.

Critères de réussite : Use at least two sentences with correct tenses.

Vocabulaire cible

  • going
  • watching
  • usually
  • friends
  • weekend
Point de grammaire

  • present simple
  • present continuous

🧩 Pratique guidée

Mini-dialogue :
A: What are you doing this weekend? B: I am going to the cinema. A: That sounds fun! What movie are you watching? B: I am watching the new action movie. A: I usually go to the cinema on Sundays. B: Should we go together?

Pourquoi c’est utile :
This language helps you talk about your plans and routines.

Expressions utiles :
Use these phrases: 'I am going to…', 'What are you doing…', 'I usually…'.

What are you doing this weekend?

Complete: I usually ___ (go) to the gym.
Complete: They ___ (watch) a movie now.

🎙️ Analyse orale IA

CECR : A2Objectif oral : 3-5 phrases

Tâche orale : Say what you are doing this weekend.

Use the present and present continuous tenses.

Critères de réussite : Use at least two sentences with correct tenses.

Vocabulaire cible

  • going
  • watching
  • usually
  • friends
  • weekend
Point de grammaire

  • present simple
  • present continuous

🚀 Défi rapide

Écoutez le modèle, répétez à voix haute, puis recommencez pour améliorer votre score.

EASYTell me your weekend plans.
Modèle : I am going to the cinema.
Use the present continuous correctly.
MEDIUMWhat do you usually do on weekends?
Modèle : I usually relax at home.
Use the present simple correctly.
HARDDescribe what you are doing right now.
Modèle : I am studying English.
Use the present continuous correctly.

🚀 Vous êtes prêt !

Vous allez maintenant réutiliser ce que vous venez d’apprendre dans une conversation réelle.

Essayez d’utiliser le vocabulaire, les structures et les expressions clés du cours.

Mission de conversation IA

Situation

You are planning your weekend with a friend.

Votre mission
  • Discuss your plans for the weekend.
  • Ask your friend what they are doing.
  • Suggest an activity together.
Éléments à réutiliser
present simplepresent continuousfuture plans
Conseil de communication

Use questions to engage your friend.