Present Simple: Understanding and Usage

Present Simple: Understanding and Usage

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain when to use Present Simple tense and how to apply it in a sentence.

Introduce the objective and explain its relevance to the students.

What do you already know about using Present Simple tense?

Definition of Present Simple Tense

Present Simple is a verb tense used to describe actions that are habits, facts or routines. It is also used to describe events that happen in the present.

Explain the definition of Present Simple tense and give examples.

Subject-Verb Agreement

The verb in Present Simple tense changes depending on the subject. For example, 'I work' but 'He works'.

Explain the importance of subject-verb agreement and give examples.

Positive Sentences

Positive sentences in Present Simple tense follow the structure: Subject + Verb + Object. For example, 'I play soccer'.

Explain the structure of positive sentences and give examples.

Negative Sentences

Negative sentences in Present Simple tense follow the structure: Subject + Do not/Does not + Verb + Object. For example, 'I do not play soccer'.

Explain the structure of negative sentences and give examples.

Question Sentences

Question sentences in Present Simple tense follow the structure: Do/Does + Subject + Verb + Object? For example, 'Do you play soccer?'

Explain the structure of question sentences and give examples.

Usage Examples

Present Simple tense is used to describe habits ('I always wake up at 6am'), facts ('The earth revolves around the sun') and routines ('She walks her dog every morning').

Provide examples of usage and explain them.

Interactive Exercise

Provide a worksheet or online exercise for students to practice using Present Simple tense in sentences.

Explain the instructions for the exercise and give students time to complete it.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.