PRESENT CONTINUOUS FOR FUTURE (A2 Grammar)

Use Present Continuous for fixed arrangements and scheduled plans with future time words.

Quick tip: Arranged/booked/scheduled = Present Continuous. Must include future time word!

Form: am/is/are + verb-ING + future time

Same form as present, but add future time word (tomorrow, next week).

• I'm meeting John tomorrow.
• She's flying to Paris next week.
• We're having dinner tonight at 7pm.
• They're getting married in June.

Use: Fixed arrangements & appointments

Use when everything is arranged, booked, or scheduled. The plan is definite.

• I'm seeing the dentist at 3pm.
• We're visiting grandma this weekend.
• She's starting her new job Monday.
• I'm playing tennis with Sarah tomorrow.

Questions: What are you doing...?

Ask about future arrangements using Present Continuous questions.

• What are you doing tonight?
• When are you leaving?
• Is she coming to the party?
• Are you working tomorrow?

Common mistakes

• Not "I'm meeting him (no time word)" — say "I'm meeting him tomorrow". Add future time word for clarity.
• Not "I'm knowing the answer tomorrow" — say "I'll know the answer tomorrow". Know is stative - use WILL.

Practise it

Is it arranged/booked/scheduled? Is the time set? YES = Present Continuous. NO = use going to or will.