Today’s Grammar
-고 있어요 (Present Progressive)
Grammar Pattern
-고 있어요 (Present Progressive)
Used to express an ongoing action, similar to “-ing” in English.
Used to express an ongoing action, similar to “-ing” in English.
Example Sentences
1️⃣ 지금 공부하고 있어요. → I’m studying now.
2️⃣ 친구랑 이야기하고 있어요. → I’m talking with my friend.
3️⃣ 음악을 듣고 있어요. → I’m listening to music.
4️⃣ 밥을 먹고 있어요. → I’m eating.
5️⃣ 한국어를 배우고 있어요. → I’m learning Korean.
2️⃣ 친구랑 이야기하고 있어요. → I’m talking with my friend.
3️⃣ 음악을 듣고 있어요. → I’m listening to music.
4️⃣ 밥을 먹고 있어요. → I’m eating.
5️⃣ 한국어를 배우고 있어요. → I’m learning Korean.
Grammar & Usage
동사 어간(verb stem) + -고 있어요
Key Points
• Expresses current or continuous actions.
• Often used with “지금 (now)” to emphasize the present.
• Common in daily conversations.
• Often used with “지금 (now)” to emphasize the present.
• Common in daily conversations.
Practice Tip
Think about what you’re doing right now and describe it using “-고 있어요.”
Example
지금 한국어 공부하고 있어요. → I’m studying Korean now.
🎧 Final Line:
당신의 목소리가 학습의 열쇠입니다! / Your voice is the key to learning!