Conversation 1

Man: Why are you leaving early?
Woman: I’m going to the dentist.
Man: Why? Do you have a toothache?
Woman: No, I’m getting my teeth cleaned.
Man: Well, if you are leaving early, I’m leaving early too.
Woman: Fine with me!

Conversation 2

Man: What are you doing tonight?
Woman: I’m meeting my mom for dinner.
Man: Oh! Where are you going?
Woman: We are going to the new Thai restaurant. Join us!
Man: Thanks, but I can’t. I’m playing futsal tonight.
Woman: Well, maybe next time.

Conversation 3

Man: What classes are you taking next term?
Woman: I’m taking math and history.
Man: Nice, I’m taking math too!
Woman: Who is teaching the class?
Man: Professor Smith is teaching it.
Woman: Oh no, I hear he is hard!

Conversation 4

Man: What is going on tonight?
Woman: Bill is having a party.
Man: Oh, really? When and where?
Woman: He’s having it at his house. It is starting at six.
Man: Who is going?
Woman: Everyone’s going. You should come!

Present Continuous

1. I am meeting my dad tonight.
2. I am working tomorrow.
3. I'm not doing anything tonight.
4. I'm not leaving until Monday.

1. I'm meeting Sue tomorrow.
2. My mother is coming over tonight.
3. She's not arriving until Sunday.
4. The meeting is starting soon.

• I am not working tomorrow. (Other people expect it.)
• I am going to stay home and study.
• Bob is not coming to the party. (Other people expect it.)
• He is going to skip the party this time.

1. I am meeting my friend for lunch.
2. I am going to meet my friend for lunch.
3. I am leaving for Spain on Monday.
4. I am going to leave for Spain on Monday.

1. I will meet you tomorrow. (I just thought to do this.)
2. I am going to meet you tomorrow. (I already thought of it.)
3. I'm meeting you tomorrow. (It's scheduled. Other people know about it.)