Use 2Longer Actions in Progress Now
In English, now can mean different things: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the present continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.
I am studying to become a doctor.
I am not studying to become a dentist
Use 3 Near Future
Sometimes, speakers use the present continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.
I am meeting some friends after work.
I am not going to the party tonight.
Use 4 Repetition and Irritation with Always
The present continuous with words such as always or constantly expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like simple present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words always or constantly between be and verb+ing
She is always coming to class late.
He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up..
