I'm leaving tomorrow! The present progressive for future arrangements
Reminder: the present progressive tense is often used to talk about actions happening right now. It is made up of the present simple form of the verb to be To be, present simple tense + the ‑ing form of the main verb.
I am reading this example right now.
The present progressive is also used to talk about future arrangements (actions or events confirmed for the future).
The train is leaving in 10 minutes.
Is she coming tomorrow?
In this case, the sentence often includes a time expression to specify when the plan or event is happening.
They are flying to Belfast tomorrow morning.
Note: there are also other structures for talking about the future in English.
It will be a great day.
Anna is going to renovate the hotel.
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