Future: present progressive

 While the present progressive tense is typically used to talk about actions that are happening now or in the present moment, it can also be used to talk about future plans or arrangements. Here are some examples and explanations of how to use the present progressive tense to talk about future events:

• The present progressive can be used to talk about future arrangements that have been made.

Example: We're flying to Paris next week.

• The present progressive can also be used to talk about future events that are scheduled or planned.

Example: I'm seeing a movie tonight with my friends.

• The present progressive can also be used to talk about actions that will be in progress at a future point in time.

Example: This time next week, I'll be lounging on the beach in Hawaii.

• The present progressive can also be used to talk about future actions that are already planned or expected.

Example: They're going to be moving to a new house in the fall.

Overall, while the present progressive tense is not typically used for future events, it can be used in certain contexts to express future plans or arrangements. It is important to use context and tone to convey the appropriate meaning when using the present progressive to talk about future events.

Here are some exercises to help you practice using the present progressive tense to talk about future events:

1. I'm ___________ to the store later to buy some groceries.
2. She's ___________ to the dentist next week to get her teeth cleaned.
3. They're ___________ to a wedding in Hawaii next month.
4. We're ___________ to the beach this weekend if the weather is nice.
5. He's ___________ a business trip to New York next week.

Answers:

1. going to the store
2. going to the dentist
3. going to a wedding
4. going to the beach
5. going on a business trip

Note: In each of these examples, the present progressive is used to talk about a future plan or arrangement that has already been made or scheduled.