Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the Present Continuous to describe actions happening exactly at this moment or temporary situations in your life.
- Combine the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) with a verb ending in '-ing'. Example: 'I am eating.'
- Add 'not' after 'to be' for negatives. Example: 'She is not (isn't) working.'
- Move 'to be' to the front for questions. Example: 'Are you listening?'
Overview
Present Continuous（現在進行形）の魔法なんだ。動きの中にある人生を捉えてくれるんだよ。文章のライブ配信だと思って。Present Simple が習慣を切り取った静止画だとしたら、Present Continuous は高画質の動画かな。まさに今、この瞬間に何が起きているかを教えてくれるんだ。「今」の時制だね。Uberのドライバーがあと5分で到着するって時や、今まさにTikTokを撮影している時に使うよ。もし世界が舞台なら、この文法は「今のシーン」を照らすスポットライトだね。すごくよく使うし、親しみやすい文法なんだ。コツを掴めば、プロみたいに自分の生活を説明できるようになるよ。心配しないで、ボックスシーツを畳むよりずっと簡単だからさ。How This Grammar Works
to be。もう片方は、語尾に -ing がついたメインの動詞だ。どっちが欠けてもダメなんだ。「I eating」なんて言ったら、お腹を空かせた原始人みたいに聞こえちゃう。もし「I am eat」って言ったら、壊れたロボットみたい。完璧にするには両方のパーツが必要なんだよ。to be はエンジンの役割を果たす。誰がその動作をしているかによって形が変わるんだ。-ing の部分は積み荷だね。これは誰が主語でも形は変わらない。動作が「継続中」であることを示してくれるんだ。ビデオゲームのロード中バーみたいなものかな。まだ終わってなくて、今も続いている状態。この時制はすごく視覚的なんだ。これを使うと、聞いている人の頭の中にそのシーンが浮かんでくる。物語を話したり、賑やかな通りを説明したりするのにぴったり。あとは、いつもシンクに食器を出しっぱなしにするルームメイトに文句を言う時にも使えるよ。
Formation Pattern
to be 動詞の正しい形（am, are, is）を足す。
-ing をくっつける。
When To Use It
Present Simple（現在形）を使おう。この特定の期間だけに起きていることなら、Present Continuous を使うんだ。「Googleで働いています（I work at Google）」（自分の仕事）と、「今日はGoogleで仕事をしてるんだ（I'm working at Google today）」（今物理的にそこにいる）の違いだね。
Common Mistakes
am、is、are を忘れちゃうんだ。「He is working」と言うべきところを「He working」って言っちゃう。エンジンなしで車を運転しようとするようなものだね。-ing が嫌いな動詞があるんだ。これらは「状態動詞」と呼ばれていて、動作ではなく感情や状態を表すんだよ。例えば「このピザを気に入っている」を「I'm liking this pizza」とは言えない。マクドナルドのキャッチコピーに「I'm lovin' it」っていうのがあるけど、厳密な文法では「I like this pizza」と言うのが正解。他にも want、know、need、believe なんかがそうだね。何かを「be knowing（知っている最中）」とは言わず、単に know（知っている）と言うんだ。Run は running に、Sit は sitting になる。もし語尾が e で終わるなら、それを取っちゃおう！ Make は making になる。余計な文字に惑わされないでね。ちょっとオシャレしてるだけだからさ。Contrast With Similar Patterns
Present Continuous の最大のライバルは Present Simple だ。Present Simple は「いつも・大抵」の時制だと考えて。事実や習慣、一般的に正しいことについて使うんだ。「太陽は東から昇る（The sun rises in the east.）」とか、「毎朝お茶を飲む（I drink tea every morning.）」とかね。一方で Present Continuous は「今まさに・一時的」な時制なんだ。I live in Madrid.
（ここは僕の永住の地だ。）I am living in Madrid.
（一時的に住んでいる感じ。今学期だけ、とかね。）
He plays guitar.（彼はギターが弾ける。ギタリストなんだ。）He is playing guitar.
（シーッ！今隣の部屋で弾いてるんだよ！）
Quick FAQ
未来のことに Present Continuous を使ってもいいの？
もちろん！予定がしっかり決まっているならね。「明日ニューヨークに飛ぶんだ（I'm flying to NYC tomorrow.）」みたいにね。
「今この瞬間」やっていないことでもいいの？
人生における「プロジェクト」ならOKだよ。今まさに本が枕元に置いてあるだけだとしても、「すごい本を読んでいるんだ（I'm reading a great book）」って言えるんだ。
イギリスの友達は "I'm having a bath« って言うのに、アメリカの友達は »I'm taking a bath" って言うのはなぜ？
どっちも正解！どちらも進行中の動作を説明するために Present Continuous を使っているよ。
"I'm loving this"（これめっちゃ気に入ってる）って言っても大丈夫？
カジュアルな会話ならOK！言葉は常に進化しているからね。でも、英語の試験では I love this にしておいたほうが無難かな。
Conjugating 'To Be' + Verb-ing
| Subject | Be Verb | Verb + -ing | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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I
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am
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working
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I am working.
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You
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are
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working
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You are working.
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He/She/It
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is
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working
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She is working.
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We
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are
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working
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We are working.
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They
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are
|
working
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They are working.
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Contractions (Common in Speech)
| Full Form | Contraction | Negative Contraction |
|---|---|---|
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I am
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I'm
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I'm not
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You are
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You're
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You aren't / You're not
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He is
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He's
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He isn't / He's not
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She is
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She's
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She isn't / She's not
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It is
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It's
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It isn't / It's not
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We are
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We're
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We aren't / We're not
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They are
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They're
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They aren't / They're not
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Meanings
The Present Continuous describes actions that are currently in progress at the time of speaking or temporary actions happening around now.
Actions happening now
Actions occurring at the exact moment of speech.
“Look! It is raining outside.”
“The baby is sleeping in the crib.”
Temporary situations
Actions happening 'around' now, even if not at this exact second.
“I am reading a great book this week.”
“She is staying with her aunt until Friday.”
Future arrangements
Planned events in the near future that are already decided.
“We are meeting for dinner tonight.”
“I am flying to London tomorrow morning.”
Changing situations
Describing trends or things that are evolving.
“The weather is getting warmer.”
“English is becoming easier for me.”
Reference Table
| 主語 | be動詞 | メインの動詞 (-ing) | 例文 |
|---|---|---|---|
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I
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am
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playing
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I am playing.
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You
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are
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studying
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You are studying.
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He
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is
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eating
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He is eating.
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She
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is
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working
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She is working.
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It
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is
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raining
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It is raining.
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We
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are
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watching
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We are watching.
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They
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are
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talking
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They are talking.
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フォーマル度スペクトル
Might I ask what you are currently working on? (Work vs Friends)
What are you doing right now? (Work vs Friends)
What'cha doing? (Work vs Friends)
What's up? / What you up to? (Work vs Friends)
現在進行形：あなたのアクションカメラ！
作り方
- 主語 + Helper Verb
- am/is/are + Main Verb
- 動詞-ing Ending
主な使い方
- 今していること Happening right this second
- 一時的な行動 Around now, not forever
- 確定した予定 Fixed arrangements
使わない時
- 習慣 Regular actions
- 事実 General truths
- 状態動詞 Feelings, opinions (e.g., know, love)
キーワード
- now Right now
- at the moment Currently
- today This period
現在進行形 vs. 現在形
現在進行形を使うべき？
その動作は「今」または「最近だけ」のことですか？
それは習慣や、いつも変わらない事実ですか？
それは「状態」を表す動詞 (know, love, wantなど) ですか？
現在進行形を使う場面
今まさに！
- • I am typing.
- • You are reading.
- • The phone is ringing.
一時的なこと
- • She is living in London for a year.
- • He is working on a big project.
- • We are studying a new language.
確定した予定
- • I am meeting friends tomorrow.
- • They are flying to Paris next week.
- • We are having dinner at 7 PM.
困った癖
- • He is always complaining.
- • She is constantly interrupting.
- • They are forever losing things.
レベル別の例文
I am eating an apple.
I am eating an apple.
He is playing football.
He is playing football.
They are sleeping.
They are sleeping.
Are you listening?
Are you listening?
I'm not working this week.
I'm not working this week.
She's staying at a hotel.
She's staying at a hotel.
We're meeting at 6 PM.
We're meeting at 6 PM.
Is it raining outside?
Is it raining outside?
The population is growing fast.
The population is growing fast.
I'm currently looking for a job.
I'm currently looking for a job.
Why are you being so difficult?
Why are you being so difficult?
They are constantly complaining.
They are constantly complaining.
I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow.
I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow.
The economy is finally recovering.
The economy is finally recovering.
I'm thinking of moving to Spain.
I'm thinking of moving to Spain.
You're always leaving the lights on!
You're always leaving the lights on!
The company is undergoing a major restructure.
The company is undergoing a major restructure.
I'm finding it increasingly hard to focus.
I'm finding it increasingly hard to focus.
Is he still working for that firm?
Is he still working for that firm?
We are witnessing a shift in consumer behavior.
We are witnessing a shift in consumer behavior.
The narrative is constantly shifting between past and present.
The narrative is constantly shifting between past and present.
I'm loving the way the light hits the mountains.
I'm loving the way the light hits the mountains.
Are you suggesting that I'm lying?
Are you suggesting that I'm lying?
The city is forever reinventing itself.
The city is forever reinventing itself.
間違えやすい
Learners use 'I am doing' for habits or 'I do' for things happening now.
Verbs like 'want', 'need', and 'love' usually don't use '-ing'.
Learners use 'will' for all future things.
よくある間違い
I working now.
I am working now.
She is danceing.
She is dancing.
They are play football.
They are playing football.
He is runing.
He is running.
I am knowing him.
I know him.
What you are doing?
What are you doing?
I am go to the cinema tonight.
I am going to the cinema tonight.
The water is boiling at 100 degrees.
The water boils at 100 degrees.
I'm liking this cake.
I like this cake.
I am having a car.
I have a car.
I'm always forget my keys.
I'm always forgetting my keys.
文型パターン
I am ___ right now.
She is not ___ today.
Are you ___ this weekend?
The world is becoming ___.
Real World Usage
Hey! I'm just sitting on the bus. You?
Living my best life in Bali! 🌴
I am currently leading a project to improve efficiency.
Are you still serving breakfast?
We are boarding the plane now.
I'm calling to ask about your day.
It is raining heavily in the north.
He is running down the field!
最強のコンビを忘れずに！
am/is/are と -ing はいつもセット。片方だけだとタイヤのない車みたいですよ！ I am working.気持ちを表す言葉は注意
know や love のような「状態」を表す言葉は、普通は進行形にしません。 I know the answer.
短縮形でおしゃれに！
日常会話の主役です
What are you doing?
Smart Tips
Always use the Present Continuous to describe what people are doing in a picture.
Kick the 'e' out before you let '-ing' in!
Use the continuous form of 'wonder' or 'hope'.
Use 'these days' or 'lately' with the continuous.
発音
The '-ing' ending
The 'g' is usually silent or very soft. It sounds like /ɪŋ/.
Contractions
In natural speech, 'I am' becomes 'I'm' /aɪm/ and 'You are' becomes 'You're' /jɔːr/.
Rising intonation for Yes/No questions
Are you ↗️ coming?
Asking for confirmation
Falling intonation for Wh- questions
What are you ↘️ doing?
Asking for information
暗記しよう
記憶術
Remember 'BE + ING = HAPPENING'. You need both parts to make the action move!
視覚的連想
Imagine a video camera recording a scene. The red 'REC' light is blinking—that's the '-ing' part. The camera itself is the 'be' verb holding everything together.
Rhyme
Am, is, are, and a verb with -ing, tells us now what's happening!
Story
Imagine you are a reporter. You are standing in the middle of a busy street. You look around and say: 'The cars are moving, the people are walking, and I am talking to you!'
Word Web
チャレンジ
Look around the room right now. Say three things that are happening using 'is' or 'are'. (e.g., 'The clock is ticking.')
文化メモ
Using the Present Continuous for future plans (e.g., 'I'm meeting him later') sounds more natural and certain than using 'will'.
In very casual speech, the 'g' in '-ing' is often dropped and replaced with an apostrophe (e.g., 'runnin', 'talkin').
Often used with 'just' to soften a request or explanation.
The 'be + -ing' construction developed in Middle English, likely evolving from an older construction 'be + on + verbal noun'.
会話のきっかけ
What are you doing right now?
What are you working on these days?
Are you doing anything fun this weekend?
Is the weather changing in your country?
日記のテーマ
よくある間違い
Test Yourself
She ___ a book right now.
Find and fix the mistake:
They listening to music.
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /3
練習問題
8 exercisesI ___ (watch) a movie at the moment.
Check the grammar:
Find and fix the mistake:
They playing football in the park.
you / what / doing / are / ?
Translate the phrase:
I / He / They
A: Is it raining? B: No, ___.
Pick the stative verb:
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesI ___ for my English exam this week.
What ___ you ___ right now?
The company ___ a new product this year.
He not working today.
She is wanting a new phone.
Choose the correct sentence:
「彼女は電話で話しています」を英語にしましょう。
「今日の夕方は何をする予定ですか？」を英語にしましょう。
単語を並べ替えて文を作ってください。
質問文を完成させてください。
主語と正しい be動詞を組み合わせてください。
Score: /11
よくある質問 (8)
Yes! You can use it for fixed plans, like `I'm meeting my friend at 5 PM.`
`Like` is a stative verb. These verbs describe feelings or states, not actions, so they usually stay in the Simple Present.
`I'm working` means right now. `I work` means it is your job or habit.
No, only for short verbs that end in one vowel and one consonant, like `run` -> `running` or `sit` -> `sitting`.
Technically no, but it's used in informal English and advertising (like McDonald's) to show strong, temporary emotion.
Put the 'be' verb first. Instead of `You are eating`, say `Are you eating?`.
Yes, but it usually means you are annoyed. `You are always losing your phone!`
Look for `now`, `at the moment`, `currently`, `today`, and `this week`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Estar + Gerundio
English uses it for future plans; Spanish rarely does.
Présent / Être en train de
French speakers often forget the 'be' verb in English because it doesn't exist in their basic present.
Präsens + gerade
German has no '-ing' equivalent for verbs.
〜ている (-te iru)
The Japanese form can also mean a completed state (e.g., 'he is married').
Present Prefix / Active Participle
Arabic doesn't use an auxiliary 'to be' in the present continuous.
正在 (zhèngzài)
Chinese verbs never change their ending (no -ing).
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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