NIVEAU A1-A2 · LESSON 13

Present Simple

Affirmative / Negative / Questions

👋 A complete A1–A2 lesson

This page includes grammar, bilingual vocabulary, reading with QCM, writing, listening, and a 15-minute application exercise.

We use the Present Simple for habits, routines, facts, and things that happen regularly.

Affirmative

Structure: Subject + base verb

I work every day. · You play football. · We live in Bouaké. · He works in an office. · She studies English. · It rains a lot in June.

Negative

Structure: Subject + do/does + not + base verb

I do not (don't) work on Sunday. · You do not like coffee. / You don't like coffee. · He does not play tennis. / He doesn't play tennis. · She does not go to school on Saturday.

Questions

Structure: Do/Does + subject + base verb?

Do you speak French? · Do they live near here? · Does he like pizza? · Does she go to school every day?

Simple rules for A1/A2

Use he / she / it + verb + s in affirmative sentences: He plays, she works, it rains.

Use do for I / you / we / they. Use does for he / she / it.

Useful words for talking about daily routines and habits. English meaning and French meaning are shown together.

Every day — Chaque jour
Example: I study every day.

Usually — Habituellement
Example: She usually wakes up at 6.

Always — Toujours
Example: He always drinks tea.

Never — Jamais
Example: I never smoke.

Wake up — Se réveiller
Example: I wake up at 6 o'clock.

Brush teeth — Se brosser les dents
Example: She brushes her teeth every morning.

Go to school — Aller à l'école
Example: They go to school by bus.

Do homework — Faire les devoirs
Example: I do my homework after school.

Work — Travailler
Example: My father works in town.

Study — Étudier
Example: We study English.

Play — Jouer
Example: The children play football.

Sleep — Dormir
Example: Babies sleep a lot.

morning = matin · afternoon = après-midi · evening = soir · weekend = week-end · home = maison · school = école

Read the text carefully or listen to it.

My Daily Routine

Sarah wakes up at 6:30 every morning. She takes a shower, eats breakfast, and goes to school. She usually studies in the afternoon and does her homework in the evening. On Saturdays, she helps her mother and sometimes visits her friends. Sarah is very organized, and she always finishes her tasks on time.

Write 5 to 7 sentences about your daily routine using the Present Simple.

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"I wake up at 6:00 every morning. I brush my teeth and have breakfast. I go to school at 7:00. I study English, Maths, and Science. After school, I play with my friends. In the evening, I do my homework and go to bed at 9:00 p.m."

Click Start Listening to hear the text. The audio can be played only 3 times. The questions appear when you start.

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Transcript

Tom wakes up at seven o'clock every day. He drinks milk, eats bread, and goes to school. He doesn't stay at home in the morning. He studies hard and asks questions in class. In the evening, he plays with his sister and watches TV for a short time.

Complete the exercise in 15 minutes. Click Start to launch the timer.

⏱️ 15:00

A) Present Simple

B) Short Daily Routine

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