We use the present continuous to tell something that is happening right now or at this moment.
How do we make the present continuous?
We make the present continuous with the verb 'to be' and the verb (werkwoord) +ing
is, am or are + verb+ing
Example:
Subject is Sarah
Verb is to write
Sarah is writing a birthday message for her friend right now.
Present continuous in a row with the verb 'to be'
I am writing
You are writing
He, She, It is writing
They are writing
We are writing
You are writing
Signaalwoorden
De present continuous gebruiken we als iets nu, op dit moment gebeurt. In het Nederlands zeggen we 'Sarah is nu aan het schrijven.' Meest voorkomende signaalwoorden zijn: now, at the moment, as we speak en right now.