Lesson 13: Present Continuous + Extra Activities
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1/29/2026
WARM UP
Answer in full sentences.
Are you doing any extra activities this week?
Are you learning something new?
Are you practising any sport?
VOCABULARY – EXTRA ACTIVITIES
athletics – atletismo
yoga – yoga
cookery – cocina
drama – teatro
board games – juegos de mesa
Italian – italiano
coding – programación
judo – judo
chess – ajedrez
horse riding – equitación
GRAMMAR – PRESENT CONTINUOUS
(Positive & Negative)
We use the present continuous for actions happening now.
Structure:
Subject + am / is / are + verb + -ing
Positive
I am doing yoga.
She is learning Italian.
They are playing chess.
We are practising athletics.
He is doing judo.
I am studying coding.
She is doing drama.
They are playing board games.
He is doing horse riding.
We are learning cookery.
Negative
Add not after am / is / are.
I am not doing yoga.
She is not learning Italian.
They are not playing chess.
We are not practising athletics.
He is not doing judo.
I am not studying coding.
She is not doing drama.
They are not playing board games.
He is not doing horse riding.
We are not learning cookery.
(All vocabulary activated.)
DIALOGUE – AFTER SCHOOL
A: What are you doing today?
B: I am doing yoga.
A: Are you learning Italian?
B: Yes, I am learning Italian.
A: Are you doing judo this week?
B: No, I am not doing judo. I am doing athletics.
A: Are your friends playing chess?
B: Yes, they are playing chess and board games.
(Read once for meaning. Read again and focus on am / is / are.)
SHORT ARTICLE
My Extra Activities
This week, I am learning Italian and studying coding.
My sister is doing drama and cookery.
My brother is practising judo and athletics.
My friends are playing chess and board games.
On Saturday, I am doing yoga and horse riding.
We are not resting — we are very busy!
LANGUAGE SUPPORT
Positive
I am …
He is …
She is …
We are …
They are …
Negative
I am not …
He is not …
They are not …
Questions
Are you doing … ?
What are you doing?
Is she learning … ?
PERSONAL QUESTIONS
Answer in full sentences.
Are you doing any extra activities this week?
Are you learning Italian?
Are you studying coding?
Are you doing yoga?
Are you practising athletics?
Are you playing chess?
Are you doing judo?
Are you learning cookery?
Are you doing drama?
Are you doing horse riding?
HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)
Writing
Write 8 sentences:
4 positive
4 negative
Use different activities.
Recording
Read your sentences clearly.
Focus on pronunciation of -ing endings.