Element USE: FUTURE ARRANGEMENTS
SuperCat FUTURE
SubCat present continuous for future use
Lexical Range 2
Level B1
Cando Can use the present continuous with an increasing range of verbs to talk about future arrangements.
Corrected Learner Example I’m attending my grandmother’s funeral tomorrow. (B1 Malay)

We’re expecting a child very soon. (B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Chinese; Pass)

The movie is starting at 8 o’clock. (Czech Republic; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Czech; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example We are expecting a child very soon therefore would be great to have at least one room more. (B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Chinese; Pass)

The movie is starting at eight o'clock. (Czech Republic; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Czech; Pass)
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