Present Continuous for Future

Use for fixed arrangements.

Examples

• I'm meeting Sam at 6.

Key rules

• Use present continuous for fixed arrangements in the near future
• A time expression is usually included: tomorrow, next week
• Often for plans with other people: I'm meeting Sam at 6
• It sounds more definite than will

Common mistakes

• I meet Sam tomorrow at 6 (arranged) → I'm meeting Sam tomorrow at 6
• We are go to Paris next week → We are going to Paris next week