In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle introduce "Tear Up Your Textbook Tuesday," focusing on conversational English. They discuss how textbooks often overlook the use of the progressive tense to talk about future plans, a common practice among native English speakers. Through a casual conversation, they illustrate how to use the progressive tense to discuss immediate future plans, like dinner arrangements, weekend activities, and holiday plans, emphasizing that this usage is for the near future and certain events, distinguishing it from using "will" or "going to" for more distant or uncertain plans. They encourage listeners to share their own plans and offer a step-by-step lesson guide for further learning.
