Are you taking a class vs Did you take a class

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Are you taking a class?' is used to ask if someone is currently enrolled in a class, while 'Did you take a class?' is used to ask if someone has completed a class in the past.

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Are you taking a class

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask if someone is currently enrolled in a class.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's current enrollment in a class. It is asking if the person is currently taking a class.

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She's taking a class at the community college, English as a second language.
Just taking a class at the Pasadena Community College.
Just taking a class at the Pasadena Community College.
I am suddenly not feeling like taking a class tonight.
Tim's taking a class in German.
Here he is taking a class of third-year students.
So I think that my little brother is taking a class from you.
This is exactly why I didn't want to tell you I was taking a class in the first place.
I get to exercise every day, and I'm catching up on my reading, and taking a class online in acrylic painting.
And I'm taking a class, so I can learn me some improv-ing.
They are not taking a class-orientated approach to the events, thereby giving imperialism an alibi.
Why are you taking this class anyway?
Are you interested in taking a pole dancing class?
I was taking a class of his, and he was just like, this is an overeager student, which we don't normally get in the United States, because everyone else is cynical and jaded.
None of whom are taking a class together in a school which, as of your arrival, is becoming increasingly grounded, asking questions like, how do any of us get our money?
Like what, he's taking a class?
Are you taking this class because "The films of Nic Cage" was all filled up?
No, I'm taking a photography class.
I'm taking a pottery class.
Next semester you're taking a cooking class.

Alternatives:

Are you currently enrolled in a class?
Are you currently taking any classes?
Are you currently studying a subject?
Are you currently attending any courses?
Are you currently in a class?

Did you take a class

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask if someone has completed a class in the past.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's past completion of a class. It is asking if the person has taken a class in the past.

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In February of 2008, did you take a class about artificial insemination at the Kenwood Learning Center?
mom, did you take a cooking class during rehab?
What on earth did you go and take a shop class for?
I think that we need to take a class in software design.
Thinking I might take a class or two.
You can take a class or read a book.
But I could take a class in computers.
I've got to take a class or something.
I mean, take a class, care a little.
Maybe Teddy and I should take a class.
Okay, you can take a class on the Civil War.
I can't be signing forms, allowing you to take a class of children to Wales when the Head Teacher said no.
Maybe you could take a class,
You can take a class in logic, argumentation.
Tell your artist to take a class, because this looks like Norman Rockwell sketched it with his teeth.
Look, do not ever take a class from him.
You just said he didn't take a class.
You know, when I get better, I might take a class.
Maybe we should encourage her, see if she wants to take a class at the college, or...
Not a neighborhood you take class trips to.

Alternatives:

Have you completed a class?
Did you finish a course?
Have you studied a subject before?
Have you attended any classes in the past?
Did you participate in a course?

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Are you taking a class vs Did you take a class