2.1. Present progressive - Introduction
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- The present progressive puts emphasis on the course or duration of an action.
- The present progressive is used for actions going on in the moment of speaking and for actions taking place only for a short period of time. It is also used to express development and actions that are arranged for the near future.
- Present progressive is also known as present continuous.