A PowerPoint explanation of the use of the present tenses to express the future. We use the present continuous for plans and arrangements between people. Whereas we you the present simple for events that are scheduled.

7. Present continuous
- Present continuous is also used:
o For talking about plans that are already
made
- Jill and John are flying to Canada next
week.
This is a plan made between Jill and John.
They decided on flying to Canada.
- Are you attending the meeting this
afternoon?
In this case, we are asking about a plan
someone has already made.

8. Summary
Keep in mind!!
- The present simple is used to talk about
a THING that is scheduled. You can't
schedule a person!!
- The present continuous is used to talk
about a plan that has already been
arranged. So, this plan was arranged and is
going to be done by PEOPLE!