Present Progressive
The short answer
Forming the present progressive with estar + gerund, covering regular -ando and -iendo endings.
What you'll cover
2 lessons · CEFR A2 · Elementary
- 1
Forming the present progressive with estar + gerund, covering regular -ando and -iendo endings.
- 2
Using irregular gerunds (leyendo, durmiendo, pidiendo) and knowing when Spanish uses the progressive vs simple present.
Common questions
What does the Present Progressive unit cover?
The Present Progressive unit covers 2 lessons at CEFR A2 level. It begins with forming the present progressive with estar + gerund, covering regular -ando and -iendo endings.
What CEFR level is Present Progressive?
Present Progressive is taught at CEFR A2 level. CEFR levels run from A1 (complete beginner) through C2 (mastery), and A2 represents elementary proficiency in Spanish.
How many lessons are in the Present Progressive unit?
The Present Progressive unit contains 2 lessons. Each lesson builds on the previous: the unit ends with using irregular gerunds (leyendo, durmiendo, pidiendo) and knowing when spanish uses the progressive vs simple present.
How does Rumbo teach Present Progressive?
Rumbo teaches Present Progressive through AI-generated conversations tailored to your goal and Spanish variant. Instead of drills in isolation, every grammar point appears in context — the kind of sentences you would actually use.
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