Consider these two structures:
1) This is the first time I've done something.
2) This is the first time I'm doing something.
Some native speakers told me that #2 is always unnatural, no matter if you are talking about something that is still happening. Others say it's ok. Do you think sentences like "This is the first time I'm seeing this" are unnatural? Do you ever use the present continuous with "This is the first time"?
State if you are talking about British English, American English, or any other variety if possible.
Thanks.
1) This is the first time I've done something.
2) This is the first time I'm doing something.
Some native speakers told me that #2 is always unnatural, no matter if you are talking about something that is still happening. Others say it's ok. Do you think sentences like "This is the first time I'm seeing this" are unnatural? Do you ever use the present continuous with "This is the first time"?
State if you are talking about British English, American English, or any other variety if possible.
Thanks.