 Learn English verbs, present continuous for future use, from espressoenglish.net. Most students learn to use the present continuous for actions happening at the current moment. For example, I'm studying English right now. And use will or going to for future actions. For example, I'm going to take an English test tomorrow. But did you know that you can also use the present continuous to talk about the future? I'm taking an English test tomorrow. Is the same as I'm going to take an English test tomorrow. Here are some more examples. I'm meeting with my boss later today. Later today means the event is in the future, but we can use the present continuous. I'm meeting. Here's a negative example. Peter isn't coming to the party this weekend. This weekend places the event in the future, but we use the present continuous. Isn't coming. We can also use the present continuous for the future in questions. For example, what are you doing next Saturday? Is Mary arriving at seven o'clock or eight o'clock tomorrow morning? Using the present continuous to talk about the future is used with definite plans and arrangements, not predictions. For example, I think it's raining tomorrow. Is incorrect. For a prediction that is not yet definite, use will or going to. The correct sentence is, I think it's going to rain tomorrow. The present continuous for the future is often used with these words. Later, tonight, tomorrow, or this weekend. Next week, next month, next year. On Monday, on Tuesday, etc. In July, in August, in September, etc. Thanks for watching English Tips from espressoenglish.net. If you like this video, please share it.