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Lesson 13 — Saying what is happening around you

Describe what is happening around you as it happens, and avoid the verbs that resist the continuous.

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Level A2 General English

Lesson 13

You can talk about your habits and hobbies, and ask questions that keep a conversation going.

自分の習慣や趣味について話したり、相手に質問して会話を続けることができる。

Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ

He's waiting for us at the station.

彼は駅で私たちを待っています。

Situation場面

Elly and Miki are driving to the station to collect Akira.

エリーとミキはアキラを迎えに駅へ向かっています。

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Takeaway

Actions take the continuous; states stay simple, even in this moment.