Understanding Present Continuous Tense in English Grammar
Explore the present continuous tense in English grammar through examples and explanations. Learn how to form positive, negative, and question sentences in this tense, as well as common uses such as actions happening now, future plans, temporary situations, and habitual actions. Enhance your grasp of the present continuous tense with clear visuals and practical examples.
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ANGLEINA V VSAKDANJEM IVLJENJU NADALJEVALNI TE AJ
PRESENT CONTINUOUS OBLIKA + present simple of 'be' + verb-ing I AM YOU/WE/THEY ARE HE/SHE/IT IS playING dancING watchING TV
PRESENT CONTINUOUS OBLIKA + present simple of 'be' + NOT + verb-ing I AM YOU/WE/THEY ARE HE/SHE/IT IS NOT playING NOT dancING NOT watchING TV
PRESENT CONTINUOUS OBLIKA ? YES/NO present simple of 'be' + osebek + (NOT) + verb-ing (zamenjamo vrstni red osebka in glagola be ) AM I ARE YOU/WE/THEY IS HE/SHE/IT playING? dancING? watchING TV?
PRESENT CONTINUOUS OBLIKA ? WH-questions Spredaj dodamo vpra alnico (WH-word) WHAT AM I WHERE ARE YOU/WE/THEY WHEN IS HE/SHE/IT playING? dancING? watchING TV?
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USE 1. V kontekstu na rtov present continuous uporabljamo za fiksne na rte v prihodnosti (ponavadi z besedo, ki se nana a na prihodnost future time word ). Na rt smo e naredili in smo (bolj ali manj) prepri ani, da se bo uresni il. I'm meeting my father tomorrow. He s flying to the States on Saturday at 8pm. Jenny is visiting her parents for the weekend. They are throwing a party on Saturday evening. My boyfriend and I are going to a concert at 7 o clock. We aren t travelling to Germany this winter.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USE 2. Stvari, ki se dogajajo v tem trenutk/v trenutku govora (pogosto z: at the moment , right now , now ) I'm working at the moment. Please call back as we are eating dinner now. Julie is sleeping. You are studying the present continuous.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USE 3. Za asne situacije, stanja, za katera domnevamo, da ne bodo trajala dolgo She's staying with her friend for a week. I'm living in London for a few months. John's working in a bar until he finds a job in his field. I'm reading a really great book.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USE 4. Za asne navade ali nove navade (za normalne navade, ki trajajo dalj asa, uporabljamo present simple) He's eating a lot these days. She's swimming every morning (she didn't use to do this). You're smoking too much. They're working late every night.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USE 5. Navade, ki nam gredo na ivce, ko elimo izraziti, da se nekaj dogaja prepogosto in nas moti v tem primeru ponavadi uporabimo prislove kot always , constantly , forever You're always losing your keys! She's constantly missing the train. He's always sleeping in. They're forever being late.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USE 6. Situacije, ki se po asi spreminjajo. I'm getting better at playing the piano. The weather is improving. The days are getting longer.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USE Present continuous nikoli ne uporabljamo z glagoli stanja (stative verbs), etudi govorimo o stvareh, ki se dogajajo v tem trenutku. Namesto tega uporabimo present simple. This soup is tasting TASTES great. I am seeing SEE you now. He is knowing KNOWS what you are talking about.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: SPELLING silent e : e , ki je v glagolu tih, izgine (oz. e se beseda kon a na soglasnik + e, e odpade) dance dancING make making
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: SPELLING Podvajanje zadnjega soglasnika: pri enozlo nih glagolih in dvozlo nih glagolih z naglasom na drugem zlogu in zaporedjem soglasnik/samoglasnik/soglasnik na koncu besede, se zadnji soglasnik podvoji (CVC) swim swiMMing run ruNNing get getting commit commiTTing AMPAK! open opening whisper whispering
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: SPELLING W, Y, Z: besede, ki se kon ajo na w, y, z, se ne podvajajo box boxing enjoy enjoying
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: SPELLING ie y: kon nica ie postane y die dying
PRESENT CONTINUOUS On the telephone Tracy: Hello, can I speak to Alex, please? Alex: This is Alex, who is speaking? Tracy: Hi, this is Tracy. Alex: Hi Tracy. What are you doing? Tracy: Oh, I'm just watching TV. What are you doing? Alex: Well, I'm cooking dinner. Tracy: What are you cooking? Alex: I'm making some potatoes, boiling some carrots and grilling a steak. Tracy: It sounds delicious. Alex: What are you doing for dinner tonight? Tracy: Well, I don't have any plans... Alex: Would you like to come over for dinner? Tracy: Oh, I'd love to. Thanks. Alex: Great. Mary and Jack are also coming. They are arriving at seven. Tracy: OK I'll be there at seven, too. Alex: OK, see you then. Bye. Tracy: Bye
PRESENT CONTINUOUS are you doing Rosanna: Hi, John. Nice to see you. What _________________ (do) these days? John: Hi, Rosanna. I _________________ (work) in a hotel near the beach. I _________________ (like) it a lot because it's so interesting. And you? _________________ (still study) French at the college? Rosanna: Yes. I _________________ (not like) it very much because we have to work too much. But one good thing is that I _________________ (write) to a French boy who lives in Marseilles. It helps with my French. _________________ (go) to work now? John: No, I _________________ (go) to the supermarket to do some shopping. Do you want to come with me? Rosanna: I can't, sorry. I _________________ (go) to a cafe to meet my friend Melissa. She_________________ (help) me with my thesis. I will telephone you tomorrow. John: OK, speak to you tomorrow. Bye. am working like Are you still studying don t like write Are you going am going am going is helping
PRESENT SIMPLE/CONTINUOUS James _____________ (live) in a little village. lives is He _____________ (be) in his last year at school. wants is doing is leaves doesn t like After school, James _____________ (want) to become a banker. So this week, he _____________ (do) a practical course in a bank. has There _____________ (be) a bank in a nearby town, but James _____________ (have) to take the bus to get there. returns The bus _____________ (leave) at 5.30 in the morning and _____________ (return) at 8.15 in the evening. James _____________ (not / like) to spend so much time in town before and after work, waiting for the bus. is staying wears is wearing lives is working Therefore, this week he _____________ (stay) with his aunt, who _____________ (live) in town. James usually _____________ (wear) jeans and t-shirts, but while he _____________ (work) for the bank now, he _____________ (wear) a suit and a tie
ON THE ROAD I m going on vacation/holidays to London. I m going to London for one week. I m travelling to London with my friend Anna. I m flying to London from Ljubljana. My flight is on Friday, at 8 pm.
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION TYPES: HOTEL/S: good, cheap, inexpensive, pet-friendly GUEST HOUSE/S HOSTEL/S BED-AND-BREAKFAST PLACE/S (B&Bs) Can you recommend _______, please? Are there any ________ nearby? Are there any _________ in this area? Is the ___________ central/quiet/near the beach?
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION I ve reserved a room in the name of/under the name of/by the name of ___________. I ve reserved a room/made a reservation on Booking.com/your website. My name is Do you have any rooms available?/any vacancies? Imate kaj prostih sob? Do you have a room for one night/two nights/a week? Imate prosto sobo za eno no /dve no i from 15 June to 20 June? od 15. do 20. junija?
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION I would like a single room enoposteljna soba a double room dvoposteljna soba a twin room dvoposteljna soba z lo enima posteljama with a shower s tu em with a bath z bano with a sea view s pogledom na morje
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION How much is the room with breakfast included? vklju en zajtrk breakfast and dinner? zajtrk in ve erja full board? polni penzion
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION Is there parking available? Does your hotel offer private parking? Does your hotel have a car park? Where can I park my car?
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION When is the ______ served? breakfast lunch dinner
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION Could you deliver the luggage/my bags to my room? Can I leave my luggage here? Do you have a luggage room? Where s the restaurant/pool/gym? Could you wake me up at 7 o clock tomorrow morning, please? My key, please. Are there any restaurants/bars/clubs/parks nearby? When is the check-in/check-out? Bi mi lahko prtljago prinesli v sobo, prosim? Ali lahko pustim prtljago tukaj? Imate sobo za prtljago? Kje je restavracija/bazen/fitnes? Me lahko prosim zbudite jutri ob 7 zjutraj? Klju e, prosim. Ali so v bli ini kak ne restavracije/bari/klubi/parki? Kdaj je check-in/check-out?
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION COMPLAINTS The room hasn t been cleaned today. Soba danes ni bila o i ena. The air-conditioning doesn t work. Klima ne dela. There s no (hot) water. Ni (vro e) vode. I d like to have a different room. elela bi drugo sobo.
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION Odhajam danes zve er/jutri/ob uri. I m leaving this evening/tomorrow/ at o clock. Do you accept euros/credit cards? Could you call a taxi for me, please? Could you please arrange a transfer from the hotel to the airport? Do you offer a shuttle service to the airport? How much does the transfer cost? Could I have a late check-out? Ali jemljete evre/imate kartice? Bi mi lahko prosim naro ili taksi? Bi mi lahko prosim uredili prevoz od hotela to letali a? Ali nudite prevoz/busek do letali a? Koliko stane prevoz? Bi lahko prosim imela pozni check-out?
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION A: I'd like to reserve a hotel room. B: That should be no problem. May I have your full name, please? A: My name is John Sandals. B: Hello, Mr. Sandals. My name is Michelle. What days do you need that reservation, sir? A: I'm planning to visit New York from Friday, April 14 until Monday, April 17. B: Our room rates recently went up. Is that okay with you, Mr. Sandals? A: How much per night are we talking about? B: Each night will be $308. A: That price is perfectly acceptable. B: Wonderful! Do you prefer a smoking or nonsmoking room? A: Nonsmoking, please. B: Next question: Is a queen-size bed okay? A: That sounds fine. B: Okay, Mr. Sandals. Your reservation is in our computer. All we need now is a phone number. A: Certainly. My phone number is 626-555-1739. B: Thank you, Mr. Sandals. We look forward to seeing you in New York!
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION A: My name is Sandals, I have a reservation. B: May I see your identification, please, sir? A: Here you are. B: Thanks. Do you have a credit card, sir? A: Of course. Will American Express do? B: I'm very sorry, sir. We accept only VISA or MasterCard. A: No problem. Here's my VISA. B: Thanks. Room 507 is a spacious, nonsmoking room, with a queen bed. Does that meet your expectations? A: Yes, that sounds like what I want. B: That's wonderful, sir. Now, here's your key. Should you need anything, just dial 0.
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION A: I have a little problem with room 507. B: What exactly seems to be the problem, Mr. Sandals? A: I found cockroaches in my room. B: Cockroaches, sir? That's unbelievable. A: I've seen at least nine different cockroaches in my room. B: Sir, are you sure you haven't seen the same silverfish nine times? A: There are nine cockroaches in my room. I don't have time for your disbelief! B: I apologize. One moment, please, while I transfer you to my supervisor.
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION A: I need a taxi, please. B: We have various transportation services. Would you prefer a private vehicle? A: No, thanks. A taxi is just fine. B: May I suggest a limo? It's nice to pamper yourself once in a while. A: I don't want anything except a taxi, thank you. B: I understand. And where will you be going? A: Rockefeller Center. B: And what time would you like to be picked up? A: The sooner the better. B: A taxi will be here shortly, sir. A: Great! And remember, a taxi, not a limo. B: A taxi it is, sir.
ON THE ROAD: ACCOMMODATION A: I want to check out. Here is my room key. B: One second, sir, while I print out your receipt. Here you are. A: Thanks. B: May I ask, sir, if you enjoyed your stay? A: Except for one night, I enjoyed the hotel. And I loved New York, of course. B: Thank you for your honesty. I assure you there will be no cockroaches next time.
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS EATING OUT Is there _______ here? a good restaurant dobra restavracija an inexpensive restaurant poceni/ne ravno draga restavracija a fast food restaurant restavracija s hitro hrano a restaurant serving traditional food restavracija z nacionalno hrano a Chinese/Indian/Mexican/Japanese restaurant kitajska/indijska/mehi ka/japonska restavracija
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS Would you reserve us a table for four for this evening, please? I would like to reserve a table for four this evening/tomorrow evening/15 June. I would like to reserve a table for two at 8 pm. Could I get a table near the window? Is it possible to get a table near the window? Is this table/seat free/occupied/taken? A table for two/three/four, please. Where are the toilets, please? Nam lahko prosim rezervirate mizo za tiri za danes zve er? elela bi rezervirati mizo za tiri za danes zve er/jutri zve er/15. junij. elela bi rezervirati mizo za dva ob osmi uri. Bi lahko prosim dobila mizo pri oknu? Je mo no dobiti mizo pri oknu? Je ta miza/sede prost/zaseden? Mizo za dva/tri/ tiri, prosim. Kje so strani a?
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS ORDERING FOOD Waiter/Waitress, could I have please? Natakar/ica, bi lahko prosim ? the menu - meni the drinks list meni pija the wine list vinsko karto What would you recommend? Kaj bi priporo ali? What s on today s menu? Kaj je danes na meniju? What s today s offer? Kaj je dana nja ponudba? Could I please see the daily menu? Lahko prosim vidim dnevni meni? Do you do half portions (for children)? Je mo no dobiti polovi ne porcije (za otroke)?
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS Are you ready to order? e veste? - No, not yet. I need another minute. - Yes, I ll have Ne e, potrebujem e minuto. Ja, elela bi I ll have ____ as a starter/for the main course/for dessert. I don t want a starter, thank you. Could I have ______ instead of _________, please? I m allergic to Could you make this dish without _____, please? Za predjed/glavno jed/sladico bi Ne bom predjedi, hvala. Bi lahko namesto _______ imela ______? Alergi na sem na Bi lahko to jed pripravili brez ______, prosim?
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS What would you like to eat/drink? Kaj bi eleli popiti/pojesti? Would you like anything else? elite e kaj drugega? To eat here or to go? Za tukaj ali za s seboj? For here or to go? I d like a glass of _______, please. A pint of ________. A bottle of/half bottle of ________. Bring us _____, please. Could we have some more water/bread/wine, please? Kozarec _________, prosim. Veliko ________. Steklenico/polovico steklenice ________. Prosim prinesite nam _______. Bi lahko prosim dobili e malo vode/kruha/vina?
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS COMPLAINTS We need another Have you forgotten my ? I didn t order this/that. This soup is too cold/salty/spicy. This meat is too tough/fatty. This fish isn t fresh. I m afraid the wine is corked. Take it back, please. Could I speak to the manager, please? Potrebujemo e en/o Ali ste pozabili na moj/o ? Tega nisem naro ila. Ta juha je prehladna/preve slana/za injena. Riba ni sve a. Bojim se, da je zama ek. Prosim odnesite to nazaj. Bi lahko govorila z mened erjem?
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS PAYING Lahko prosim ra un? Could I have the bill/receipt/check, please? I d like to pay. All together, please. Separate bills, please. Is the service included? There seems to be a mistake on the bill. I didn t have that, I had The food was excellent. That s for you. Keep the change. elela bi pla ati. Vse skupaj, prosim. Lo eno, prosim. Je postre ba vklju ena? Izgleda, da je na ra unu napaka. Tega nisem imela, imela sem Hrana je bila odli na. To je za vas. Obdr ite drobi .
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS PUBS What would you like? Kaj bi eleli? A pint of , please. A half-pint of , please. Do you have any German/Dutch/English beers? Do you have any lagers/ales/stouts? A beer, please. Veliko ________, prosim. Malo ________, prosim. Imate kaj nem kih/nizozemskih/angle kih piv? Imate lagerje/ale/stoute? Pivo, prosim. Bi eleli e kak no pija o? e enkrat isto, prosim. Ta runda je moja. Would you like another drink? Same again, please. I ll pay for this round./This round is one me.
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS Brezalkoholna/alkoholna pija a pivo vino gane pija e voda kava aj sok (pomaran ni, jabol ni, breskov) kozarec/vinski kozarec/pi er/vr dnevna jed dnevni meni jed predjed/glavna jed/sladica obrok zajtrk kosilo ve erja non-/alcoholic beverage beer wine spirits water coffee tea juice (orange, apple, peach) glass/wineglass/pitcher/jug dish of the day/today s special menu of the day dish starter/main course/dessert meal breakfast lunch dinner
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS plate saucer + bowl cup cutlery: spoon, fork, knife, teaspoon, corkscrew can opener ashtray napkin dressing mustard, mayo(nnaise), ketchup seasoning/spices sweetener sugar salt pepper kro nik kro ni ek skleda skodelica pribor: lica, vilica, no , ajna li ka odpira za pluto odpira za steklenice pepelnik prti ek preliv gor ica, majoneza, ke ap za imbe sladilo sladkor sol poper
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS Mike: I'd like to make a reservation for 2 people on Friday night. Waiter: What time would you like? Mike: 8:00. Waiter: We don't have anything available at 8:00. Is 7:30 ok. Mike: Yes, that's fine. Waiter: Your name please? Mike: Mike Smith. Waiter: Ok, Mr Smith. We'll see you at 7:30 on Friday. Mike: Thank you. Bye. Waiter: Goodbye.
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS Waitperson: Hi. How are you doing this afternoon? Customer: Fine, thank you. Can I see a menu, please? Waitperson: Certainly, here you are. Customer: Thank you. What's today's special? Waitperson: Grilled tuna and cheese on rye. Customer: That sounds good. I'll have that. Waitperson: Would you like something to drink? Customer: Yes, I'd like a coke. Waitperson: Thank you. (returning with the food) Here you are. Enjoy your meal! Customer: Thank you. Waitperson: Can I get you anything else? Customer: No thanks. I'd like the check, please. Waitperson: That'll be $14.95. Customer: Here you are. Keep the change! Waitperson: Thank you! Have a good day! Customer: Goodbye.
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS Waiter: Hello, Can I help you? Kim: Yes, I'd like to have some lunch. Waiter: Would you like a starter? Kim: Yes, I'd like a bowl of chicken soup, please. Waiter: And what would you like for your main course? Kim: I'd like a grilled cheese sandwich. Waiter: Would you like anything to drink? Kim: Yes, I'd like a glass of Coke, please. Waiter... After Kim has her lunch.: Can I bring you anything else? Kim: No thank you. Just the bill. Waiter: Certainly. Kim: I don't have my glasses. How much is the lunch? Waiter: That's $6.75. Kim: Here you are. Thank you very much. Waiter: You're welcome. Have a good day. Kim: Thank you, the same to you.
ON THE ROAD: RESTAURANTS AND BARS Waitress: Hello, I will be your waitress today. Can I get you both any drinks? Paul: Yes. I would like an iced coffee, please. Jane: And I will have the same please. Waitress: OK 2 iced coffees, here you are. Are you now ready to order your, or would you like a few more minutes? Paul: I think we are ready to order. I will have the chicken soup to start, and the steak with fries and the mixed vegetables. Waitress: How do you want the steak cooked rare, medium, or well done? Paul: I would like it well done, please. Jane: I do not want a starter. I would like to have the fried chicken with fries and a side salad please. Waitress: Your meals will be here shortly. Waitress: Here are your meals. If you need anything else just ask. Have a nice meal.
COULD/WOULD WOULD 1. Vljudne pro nje Would you mind opening the door for me? Would you call me a taxi, please? 2. Vpra anja/ko nekaj ponudimo Would you like anything to drink? Would you like a double or a single room?
COULD/WOULD COULD 1. Vljudne pro nje/ ukazi Could you please wake me up at 7 in the morning? Could you please call me a taxi? Could you please turn the music down?
