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Listening
10 minutes
Say to student:
"Ana calls Leo on the phone. But Leo is lying! Let's find out what he's REALLY doing."
Dialogue: Ana calls Leo on the phone. He lies about what he's doing.
Ana and Leo
Here is the text from the listening. Read along and check your answers.
Hi! What are you doing?
I'm studying English.
Really? I can hear music!
OK, I'm listening to music. And watching TV.
What are the children doing?
They're sleeping.
Are you sure?
Well, they're playing video games.
Leo!
or click any bubble to hear one line
Comprehension:
1. What does Leo say he's doing first?
2. What is Leo REALLY doing?
3. Are the children sleeping?
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Language Focus
12 minutesGrammar: present continuous (am/is/are + -ing): affirmative, negative, questions
| Form | Structure |
|---|---|
| Affirmative | I'm studying English.,She's making dinner.,They're playing video games.,It's raining. |
| Negative | I'm not watching TV.,He isn't sleeping.,They aren't studying. |
| Interrogative | What are you doing?,Is she sleeping?,Are they playing? |
Common Errors
I studying English.
→
I'm studying English.
Present continuous ALWAYS needs am/is/are + -ing. Never just verb-ing alone.
Present continuous ALWAYS needs am/is/are + -ing. Never just verb-ing alone.
She is make dinner.
→
She is making dinner.
After am/is/are, the verb needs -ING: make → making.
After am/is/are, the verb needs -ING: make → making.
Explicação (PT-BR):
Usamos o presente continuo para acoes que estao acontecendo AGORA. Formacao: sujeito + am/is/are + verbo-ING. I am studying. She is cooking. They are playing. Negativo: I'm not studying. She isn't cooking. Pergunta: Are you studying? Is she cooking?
Usamos o presente continuo para acoes que estao acontecendo AGORA. Formacao: sujeito + am/is/are + verbo-ING. I am studying. She is cooking. They are playing. Negativo: I'm not studying. She isn't cooking. Pergunta: Are you studying? Is she cooking?
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Practice
15 minutesWatch for:
- I studying (sem am/is/are) — ERRO CLASSICO. Sempre: am/is/are + verb-ING.
- She is make dinner (sem -ing) — Sempre: is + makING.
- Confusao com L24 (like + -ing): la o -ing e parte da estrutura de preferencia. Aqui e acao acontecendo AGORA. Diferenciar: 'I like cooking' (geral) vs 'I'm cooking' (agora).
- Contractions sao essenciais: I'm, he's, she's, they're, we're. Praticar a pronuncia contraida.
- Leo lies = humor! Usar para engajar. Perguntar: 'Do YOU lie on the phone?' Gera conversa natural.
- make → making (drop the E): mesma regra de L24 (dance → dancing). Reforcar.
- I studying (sem am/is/are) — ERRO CLASSICO. Sempre: am/is/are + verb-ING.
- She is make dinner (sem -ing) — Sempre: is + makING.
- Confusao com L24 (like + -ing): la o -ing e parte da estrutura de preferencia. Aqui e acao acontecendo AGORA. Diferenciar: 'I like cooking' (geral) vs 'I'm cooking' (agora).
- Contractions sao essenciais: I'm, he's, she's, they're, we're. Praticar a pronuncia contraida.
- Leo lies = humor! Usar para engajar. Perguntar: 'Do YOU lie on the phone?' Gera conversa natural.
- make → making (drop the E): mesma regra de L24 (dance → dancing). Reforcar.
Present Continuous Chart
Complete the chart with am, is, or are + -ing.
1. I studying. (am/is/are)
2. You watching TV. (am/is/are)
3. He sleeping. (am/is/are)
4. She reading. (am/is/are)
5. We listening to music. (am/is/are)
6. They playing games. (am/is/are)
Answer Key:
1. am
2. are
3. is
4. is
5. are
6. are
1. am
2. are
3. is
4. is
5. are
6. are
What's Happening Now?
Complete with the present continuous form of the verb.
1. She's dinner right now. (make)
2. I'm a really good book. (read)
3. He's TV. He isn't . (watch / not watch → not study)
4. We're for a taxi. (wait)
5. it ? Take an umbrella! (rain)
6. They're in a hotel near the beach. (stay)
Answer Key:
1. making
2. reading
3. watching, studying
4. waiting
5. Is, raining
6. staying
1. making
2. reading
3. watching, studying
4. waiting
5. Is, raining
6. staying
What Are They Doing?
Match the description to the activity.
Column A
Eyes closed, in bed
In the kitchen, with pans
At a desk, with books
Holding a phone, talking
On the sofa, with the remote
At the bus stop, looking at watch
Column B
waiting
calling
studying
cooking
watching TV
sleeping
Answer Key:
Eyes closed, in bed = sleeping
In the kitchen, with pans = cooking
At a desk, with books = studying
Holding a phone, talking = calling
On the sofa, with the remote = watching TV
At the bus stop, looking at watch = waiting
Eyes closed, in bed = sleeping
In the kitchen, with pans = cooking
At a desk, with books = studying
Holding a phone, talking = calling
On the sofa, with the remote = watching TV
At the bus stop, looking at watch = waiting
Phone Call: What Are You Doing?
Practice phone calls. Sometimes tell the truth, sometimes lie like Leo!
Scenario:
You're on the phone with a friend. They ask what you're doing.
Useful Expressions
What are you doing?I'm [verb]-ing.What are the children/kids doing?They're [verb]-ing.Are you sure?Well, actually...
Round 1 — Tell the truth
TEACHER: Hi! What are you doing? YOU: I'm studying English. TEACHER: Really? What else? YOU: And I'm listening to music. TEACHER: Nice!
Round 2 — Lie like Leo!
TEACHER: What are you doing? YOU: I'm studying. (LIE!) TEACHER: I can hear the TV! YOU: OK, I'm watching TV. TEACHER: And what are the kids doing? YOU: They're sleeping. (LIE!) TEACHER: Are you sure? YOU: Well, they're playing video games!
Round 3 — You call the teacher!
YOU: Hi! What are you doing? TEACHER: I'm cooking dinner. YOU: What are the children doing? TEACHER: They're doing homework. (Or are they?!) YOU: Are you sure? TEACHER: Well...
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Let's Talk
13 minutesLet's Talk!
Use what you learned today to answer these questions. Elaborate as much as you can!
Talking about what you and others are doing right now.
1. What are you doing right now?
Follow-up: What else? Are you drinking coffee?
Target: I'm studying English. I'm sitting at my desk.
Expected answer: I'm studying. / I'm sitting.
Tip: Start with the obvious (studying English) and expand: Are you sitting? Are you drinking something? Is it raining outside?
2. What is your family doing right now?
Follow-up: Are they at home?
Target: My wife is working. My son is studying.
Expected answer: My wife is working. / My son is at school.
Tip: This practices third person (is/are). Accept simple answers and model full sentences: 'My husband is working.'
3. It's Saturday night. What are your friends doing?
Follow-up: Are they having fun?
Target: They're watching TV. / They're going out.
Expected answer: They're watching TV. / Going out.
Tip: Imaginary scenario — encourages creative use. Accept any logical answer with present continuous.
Extension activity: Aluno rapido: descrever o que pessoas em fotos estao fazendo. Abrir Instagram/redes sociais e descrever 3 fotos usando present continuous.
Self-Assessment
How did you do today?
- ✓I can say what I'm doing right now.
- ✓I can ask what others are doing: 'What are you doing?'
- ✓I can describe actions happening now with am/is/are + -ing.
Great work today!
Next class: What are you wearing? — Clothes and habit vs NOW.