Unit 2: Grammar – Present Continuous; Present Continuous (pp 18-20) English Communication Unit 2: Grammar – Present Continuous; Present Continuous (pp 18-20)

2 minute talk with a partner: Warm-up 2 minute talk with a partner: Ask each other about: current projects / assignments / lifestyle (these days / at the moment / this week / this month / this semester)

What is the difference in meaning between the two sets of sentences? Present Simple vs. Present Continuous What is the difference in meaning between the two sets of sentences? I am living in Ansan. He is working for Samsung. I am doing my military service. I live in Ansan. He works for Samsung. I am a soldier. Permanent More Temporary

“I go to church every Sunday” Present Simple “I go to church every Sunday” “I am a 2nd year student.” Permanent Regular events / Facts e.g. every week, usually, on Sundays

want, be, need, like, understand Present Continuous (am/is/are + -ing) “I am listening to the radio (right now).” “She is preparing for a TOIEC (this month).” The present continuous is not usually used with verbs like: want, be, need, like, understand - Temporary Activity in progress ‘around now’ e.g. nowadays, currently, at the moment, still, this (year)

shaking hands/greeting someone P20, Task 9 – useful language emailing photocopying reading a report giving a presentation taking a break using a computer water machine shaking hands/greeting someone Ask questions to find out: who the people are what their jobs are “What does………do?” “Is he wearing a red shirt?” “Is he…….?”

Things we have discussed 1st - current projects / assignments / lifestyle (these days / at the moment / this week / this month / this semester) 2nd university life - clubs, major, likes/dislikes interests / weekend / free-time activities hometown method of commuting part-time jobs