Element USE: TEMPORARY REPEATED ACTIONS
SuperCat PRESENT
SubCat present continuous
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use the present continuous to describe temporary actions which are repeated or regular.
Corrected Learner Example I'm doing a lot of great leisure activities. (B1 Catalan)

[talking about an interactive internet game which is played over a period of time] I'm playing this exciting game called Diner Dash; it's about making a restaurant. (Indonesian, Indonesia, B1 THRESHOLD, Pass, 2010)

I have to go to the doctor because I'm having some problems. (B1 Spanish - Latin American)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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