英検1級道場－presently と currentlyの使い方の違い

英検1級道場のお客様の一人が「要約」の宿題を送ってこられました
その中に、presentlyという表現がありました

私は、日頃、currentlyを使い慣れているので、疑問を晴らすべく、辞書、参考書、英文法書をいくつか調べたのですが、満足が行く、すっきりとした答えが得られませんでした

そこで、chatGPTに詳しい指示を出して教えを請うたら、1秒で書き始め、5秒後には終わっていました
記述内容は、指示したとおりに丁寧であり、とてもわかりやすくかいてありました

念のために手持ちの辞書、参考書、英文法書とも比べてみたのですが、特に違和感はありませんでした

詳細は、下記の英文をご覧ください

英語で微妙なニュアンスがわからないときにはchatGPTに聞くのがよさそうです
速い、わかりやすい、内容も信頼できる、安い
使わない手はありません

ここで大事な点があります
・英語を学びたいお客様にとって、chatGPTなどのAIを合理的に使いまわせば、英語教師など要らない！

・生き残れる教師は、それを活かし、さらに付加価値をつけてお客様に提供できるものを持っていることが必須条件となる！

そのような状況下、私は、文明の機器を駆使しながら、より高次元のレッスンが提供できるように日々、努力していきます

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"Presently" and "currently" are often used interchangeably, but they have subtle differences in meaning and usage. Here's how they differ:

Presently: This word can mean "soon" or "in a little while," but in modern usage, it also means "at the present time" or "now." It often carries a slightly more formal tone.

Currently: This word specifically means "at this moment" or "at the present time." It is more straightforward and commonly used in everyday language to describe something happening right now.

■Sample Sentences Using "Presently"

The manager is presently reviewing the report.

Presently, we have no further information on the matter.

The movie will start presently, so please take your seats.

The author is presently working on a new novel.

Presently, the company is facing some financial challenges.

The train is presently delayed due to technical issues.

She is presently engaged in a phone call and can't come to the door.

The museum is presently closed for renovations.

Presently, the weather is calm, but a storm is expected soon.

The project is presently in its early stages of development.

■Sample Sentences Using "Currently"

The manager is currently reviewing the report.

Currently, we have no further information on the matter.

The movie is currently playing in theaters.

The author is currently working on a new novel.

Currently, the company is facing some financial challenges.

The train is currently delayed due to technical issues.

She is currently on a phone call and can't come to the door.

The museum is currently closed for renovations.

Currently, the weather is calm, but a storm is expected soon.

The project is currently in its early stages of development.

Comparison
Presently can sometimes imply something that is true "at this moment" but might change soon, or it can hint that something will happen "shortly."

Example: "The meeting will begin presently." (This suggests the meeting will start soon.)
Currently focuses purely on the state of something "right now" without implying future change or immediate action.

Example: "The meeting is currently in progress." (This indicates that the meeting is happening at this moment.)
Using "presently" can sometimes add a more formal or literary tone, while "currently" is more common in everyday speech and writing.