SSP Seoul, Present Continuous in the Future, ed vs ing endings

 

Nawaf: Mr. Nate I cooked dinner.  Can you come to my house?

Nate: I’m so sorry, but I’m eating dinner at a restaurant with my family tonight. 

 

Haotao: Can you help me with my studies after class today?

Nate: I’m sorry Haotao, but I’m going home after classes, so another day? 

 

 

*What are some plans you have for this evening that you made already?

>>I’m going to the supermarket this evening.

>>I’m cooking pasta tonight. 

>>I’m studying for my final exam tonight. 

>>I’m working out at the gym tonight.

 

I’m cooking rice for dinner.

I’m cooking pasta for dinner.

I’m cooking grilled chicken for dinner.

I’m cooking dinner.

 

I’m going to a movie tonight (I’m going to a cinema) 

I’m watching a movie (cinema, Netflix, hulu…)

I’m seeing a movie at home tonight….

 

I’m tired because my classes are tiring. 

I’m frightened.  This city is frightening. 

I’m excited because the game is exciting. 

I’m interested in this book.  This book is so interesting. 

This chair is relaxing.  I am very relaxed in it. 

This game is exciting.  I am so excited right now.

I am so tired.  My schedule is very tiring. 

 

 

Questions for Discussion:

1.      When are you excited?

2.      What things are interesting for you?

3.      When are you tired?  What is tiring for you?

4.      What is amazing?

5.      When are you surprised?

6.      What is relaxing?

7.      What is depressing? 

*Erata said getting up early is depressing, but I think it is hilarious J

    8. My work is hilarious J not depressing

 

Student: you are amazing!

Teacher: Thank you.  You are so sweet.