Using Present Continuous to talk about the future

[englishstudent]

Hi,

Sometimes the present continuous tense is used to talk about the future.

For example -
- I am working late on Tuesday.
- I am flying to Miami on Wednesday.

Similarly, here is another sentence.
- I am going to a movie on Thursday.
Instead of the above sentence, is it correct to use the following?
- I am watching a movie on Thursday.

Thanks

[herbiji]

Hi ,Englishstudent
I think you have to put the adverb ' usually ' in your sentence
I am usally watching a movie on thursday .
because we can use a present continuous to describe something that we regularly do at a particular time ..
I hope I am right

[Casiopea]

"usually" changes the meaning, though.

Originally Posted by englishstudent

I am going to a movie on Thursday.

Instead of the above sentence, is it correct to use the following?

I am watching a movie on Thursday.

Yes. It's perfectly fine .

By the way, the combination, continuous verb "am watching" + adverb "on Thursday" expresses the future. The verb cannot do that on its own. Be going to can, though; e.g., I am going to watch a movie.

[herbiji]

sorry .I was wrong
thanks Casiopea for your explanation

[Casiopea]

Herbiji, I liked your answer.

[englishstudent]

Thanks Casiopea for the clarification.

[herbiji]

thanks dear Casiopea

[Casiopea]

You're most welcome.