Mastering the Present Continuous in Italian

In this video, Amber introduces the concept of the present continuous tense in English and its equivalent in Italian. She explains the structure and usage of the present continuous, including the conjugation of the verb 'estar' and the formation of gerunds in Italian. The video provides examples and practice exercises to help learners understand and apply the present continuous tense. Amber also offers additional resources for further learning and encourages viewers to engage with the content by leaving comments and subscribing to her channel.

What is the main topic of this lesson?

• Conditional tense in Italian

• Present continuous in Italian

• Future tense in Italian

• Past tense in Italian

What is the Italian verb for 'to be' used in the present continuous?

• Fare

• Essere

• Avere

• Stare

How do you conjugate 'stare' for 'we' in the present tense?

• Stiamo

• Stai

• Stanno

• Sta

What suffix is added to verbs ending in -are to form the gerund?

• ondo

• indo

• endo

• ando

Which of the following is the gerund form of 'leggere' (to read)?

• Leggondo

• Leggando

• Leggendo

• Leggindo

What is the gerund form of 'fare' (to do)?

• Fendo

• Fando

• Facendo

• Facendo

How would you say 'I am walking' in Italian?

• Sto parlando

• Sto dormendo

• Sto leggendo

• Sto camminando

What is the gerund form of 'dormire' (to sleep)?

• Dormondo

• Dormando

• Dormendo

• Dormindo

How would you ask 'What are you doing?' in Italian?

• Che stai parlando?

• Che stai dormendo?

• Che stai leggendo?

• Che stai facendo?

What is the gerund form of 'parlare' (to talk)?

• Parlando

• Parlindo

• Parlendo

• Parlando