Questions, Present Progressive and Future Tenses Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Information Questions - Simple Present
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Learn common question words (who, what, where, when, why, how)
- Form information questions in the simple present tense
- Understand subject-verb inversion in questions
- Respond appropriately to information questions
Module 2: Count/Noncount Nouns & Present Progressive
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Distinguish between count and non-count nouns
- Use 'how many' with count nouns and 'how much' with non-count nouns
- Form sentences using the present progressive tense
- Describe actions happening at the moment of speaking
Module 3: Present Progressive Questions & Signal Words
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Form yes/no questions in the present progressive
- Ask and answer information questions using present progressive
- Identify signal words for present progressive (e.g., now, right now, at the moment)
- Compare simple present and present progressive uses
Module 4: Future Forms & 'Can'
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Express future intentions using 'be going to'
- Use the present progressive to talk about planned future events
- Distinguish between future intentions and predictions
- Discuss abilities using the modal verb 'can'
Module 5: Final Review and Assessment
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Review key grammar points: questions, tenses, and modals
- Practice mixed exercises on present and future forms
- Complete a comprehensive quiz covering all modules
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Write a short paragraph about current activities using present progressive
- Describe future plans using 'be going to' and present progressive
- Answer a series of spoken or written questions incorporating all learned structures
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of English sentence structure
- Familiarity with subject pronouns and common verbs
- Ability to form simple present tense statements
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Form information questions in the simple present tense
- Distinguish between count and non-count nouns
- Use the present progressive to describe ongoing actions
- Compare and contrast simple present and present progressive tenses
- Express future plans and abilities using 'be going to' and 'can'