| Deutsch | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| (118) Großeltern | grandparents | your mother’s or father’s parents |
| Strand | a beach | a sandy place near the sea or ocean |
| müde sein | to be tired | to need rest or sleep |
| Essen kochen | to cook food | to make food ready to eat |
| fernsehen | to watch TV | to look at television programs |
| Lieblingsspiel | a favorite game | the game you like best |
| Fahrrad fahren | to ride a bike | to travel on a bicycle |
| Rollschuhe | roller skates | shoes with wheels for skating |
| skaten | to skate | to move on skates |
| Campingplatz | a campsite | a place where people camp |
| Federball | badminton | a sport played with rackets and a shuttlecock |
| lange Autofahrt | a long drive | a long trip by car |
| Tante | an aunt | the sister of your mother or father |
| aufgeregt sein | to be excited | to feel very happy and interested |
| Flugangst haben | to be scared of flying | to feel afraid to travel by plane |
| (119) Band beitreten | to join a band | to become part of a music group |
| Hornhai | a horn shark | a small shark with horns above its eyes |
| cool bleiben | to play it cool | to act calm and relaxed |
| Sprechchor | a chant | words repeated together loudly |
| Neues tragen | to wear something new | to have new clothes or items on your body |
| zuhause bleiben | to stay at home | to remain in your house |
| scherzen | to be joking | to say something funny or not serious |
| Überraschung | a surprise | something unexpected |
| (120) Dialog spielen | to act a dialogue | to perform a conversation like in a play |
| weit gehen | to go far | to travel a long distance |
| (121) Sommergetränk aus Früchten | a summer fruit drink | a cold drink made with fruit, often in summer |
| Wiedergabeliste | a playlist | a list of songs to listen to |
| spät sein | to be late | to arrive after the correct time |
The present progressive
(present continuous)
…………………. can be used to talk about the future when something is already planned or arranged.
Form
am / is / are + verb + -ing
A. Most verbs
Add -ing to the verb.
- play → playing
- visit → visiting
- swim → swimming
Examples:
- We are playing games.
- They are visiting Italy next week.
B. Verbs ending in -e
Remove -e and add -ing.
- live → living
- make → making
- come → coming
Examples:
- We are living in Vienna.
- She is coming tomorrow.
C. Short verbs with one vowel + one consonant
Double the last consonant and add -ing.
- swim → swimming
- run → running
- sit → sitting
Examples:
- They are swimming in the sea.
- He is running in the park.
1. Use: Fixed plans in the future
We use it for things that are already decided and organized.
Examples:
- I am meeting my friend tomorrow.
- She is flying to Berlin next week.
- We are having dinner at 6 pm.
👉 These are not spontaneous ideas — they are planned.
2. Time expressions are usually needed
We often say when the action will happen:
- tonight
- tomorrow
- next week
- at 5 pm
- on Monday
Example:
- They are playing football on Saturday.
3. Difference from “will”
Present progressive = planned
- I am visiting my grandma tomorrow. (already planned)
will = decision made now / prediction
- I think I will visit my grandma tomorrow. (decided now)
4. Important idea
We use present progressive for the future when the plan is:
- organized
- already arranged
- usually with other people involved
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Fill in present progressive:
We _____ (go) to Italy for a beach holiday. We _____ (stay) at a seaside resort with our family and friends. We _____ (spend) our days on the beach. We _____ (build) sandcastles near the water and we _____ (swim) in the sea to cool off. We _____ (drink) fruit drinks and _____ (relax) in the sun.
In the afternoon, we _____ (play) beach games and _____ (enjoy) time together. In the evening, we _____ (watch) a show and _____ (eat) ice cream. We _____ (walk) along the shore as the sun sets.
Before bed, we _____ (play) games or _____ (rest) after a fun day.
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Correct version:
We are going to Italy for a beach holiday. We are staying at a seaside resort with our family and friends. We are spending our days on the beach. We are building sandcastles near the water and we are swimming in the sea to cool off. We are drinking fruit drinks and are relaxing in the sun.
In the afternoon, we are playing beach games and are enjoying time together. In the evening, we are watching a show and are eating ice cream. We are walking along the shore as the sun sets.
Before bed, we are playing games or are resting after a fun day.
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Fill in, present progressive:
We _____ (go) on holiday to Cambodia with our parents and my twin sister. We _____ (stay) in a hotel with a swimming pool, and we _____ (spend) our days swimming and relaxing in the sun.
We _____ (visit) ancient temples and we _____ (meet) friendly monks who _____ (teach) us about their traditions. We _____ (go) to the local market, and we _____ (try) new foods and buy souvenirs.
We _____ (take) a boat ride on Tonlé Sap, where we _____ (meet) people living in floating houses.
In the evening, we _____ (watch) an Apsara show with traditional dances, and we _____ (enjoy) delicious local food.
Later, in our hotel room, we _____ (relax) and _____ (enjoy) the air conditioning after a long day.
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Correct version:
We are going on holiday to Cambodia with our parents and my twin sister. We are staying in a hotel with a swimming pool, and we are spending our days swimming and relaxing in the sun.
We are visiting ancient temples and we are meeting friendly monks who are teaching us about their traditions. We are going to the local market, and we are trying new foods and buying souvenirs.
We are taking a boat ride on Tonlé Sap, where we are meeting people living in floating houses.
In the evening, we are watching an Apsara show with traditional dances, and we are enjoying delicious local food.
Later, in our hotel room, we are relaxing and are enjoying the air conditioning after a long day.
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Fill in, present progressive:
We _____ (go) on holiday to our grandparents’ house in the Vienna Woods. Our mother _____ (have) to work, and our father _____ (work) too, so we _____ (stay) with our grandparents.
We _____ (spend) our days outside and we _____ (roam) through the woods, exploring nature and enjoying the fresh air. When it is hot, our grandparents _____ (invite) us to the whirlpool, and we _____ (cool) off and _____ (have) fun in the water.
In the evening, we _____ (watch) movies together in the living room. If it is too hot inside, we _____ (switch) on the air conditioning and _____ (relax) comfortably.
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Correct version:
We are going on holiday to our grandparents’ house in the Vienna Woods. Our mother is having to work, and our father is working too, so we are staying with our grandparents.
We are spending our days outside and we are roaming through the woods, exploring nature and enjoying the fresh air. When it is hot, our grandparents are inviting us to the whirlpool, and we are cooling off and are having fun in the water.
In the evening, we are watching movies together in the living room. If it is too hot inside, we are switching on the air conditioning and are relaxing comfortably.
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Fill in, present progressive:
Somalena _____ (spend) her holidays at home in the city. When it is hot, she _____ (stay) inside and she _____ (play) games. She _____ (switch) on the air conditioning and _____ (relax) in the cool air.
Somalena _____ (visit) her friends on Mondays and Wednesdays and she _____ (enjoy) spending time together. If it is too hot, she _____ (go) to the public pool, where she _____ (meet) her friends, _____ (have) fun, and _____ (splash) in the water. She _____ (stay) in the shade and _____ (avoid) sunburn.
In the evening, Somalena _____ (go) into the city with her parents. She _____ (have) a light lunch and she _____ (eat) ice cream while she _____ (walk) around and ______ (enjoy) the warm night air.
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Somalena is spending her holidays at home in the city. When it is hot, she is staying inside and she is playing games. She is switching on the air conditioning and is relaxing in the cool air.
Somalena is visiting her friends on Mondays and Wednesdays and she is enjoying spending time together. If it is too hot, she is going to the public pool, where she is meeting her friends, is having fun, and is splashing in the water. She is staying in the shade and is avoiding sunburn.
In the evening, Somalena is going into the city with her parents. She is having a light lunch and she is eating ice cream while she is walking around and enjoying the warm night air.
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An email – birthday, invitation, fill in:
I _____ (invite) you to my birthday party this Thursday. The party _____ (start) at 5 PM. Then it is not so hot anymore, so we _____ (have) the party in the garden.
My grandmother _____ (make) a fruit cake, and my mother _____ (prepare) fruit juices for everyone. We _____ (play) music and we _____ (dance), so we _____ (have) a lot of fun together.
We _____ (eat) birthday cake and we _____ (enjoy) the evening with food, music, and friends.
I hope you _____ (come) and _____ (celebrate) with me!
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Correct version:
Subject: 🎉 Birthday Party Invitation 🎉
Hi friends,
I am inviting you to my birthday party this Thursday. The party is starting at 5 PM. Then it is not so hot anymore, so we are having the party in the garden.
My grandmother is making a fruit cake, and my mother is preparing fruit juices for everyone. We are playing music and we are dancing, so we are having a lot of fun together.
We are eating birthday cake and we are enjoying the evening with food, music, and friends.
I hope you are coming and are celebrating with me!
See you soon! 🎂
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