Lesson 13: Present Simple
LESSON 13
PRESENT SIMPLE AFFIRMATIVE / NEGATIVE / QUESTIONS
A complete A1–A2 English lesson about the Present Simple tense. This page includes grammar, bilingual vocabulary, reading with QCM, writing, listening, and a 15-minute application exercise.
1) Grammar
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.
daily routine
habits
facts
every day
usually
always
2) Vocabulary
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
3) Reading
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.
Reading QCM
1. What time does Sarah wake up?
2. What does Sarah do in the evening?
3. Does Sarah always finish her tasks on time?
4) Writing
Write 5 to 7 sentences about your daily routine using the Present Simple.
Show a sample answer
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.
5) Listening
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.
1. What time does Tom wake up?
2. Does Tom stay at home in the morning?
3. What does he do in the evening?
6) Application Exercise
Complete the exercise in 15 minutes. Click Start to launch the timer.
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Total time: 15 minutes
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