Present simple is... so simple!

Good Morning! Today, we’re diving into the simple present tense to help you describe daily routines. In just 5 minutes, you’ll also pick up new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and learn a practical phrase.

Let’s get started!

GRAMMAR
Simple Present Tense

The simple present tense is used for actions that happen regularly or are generally true.

Structure:

[Subject] + [verb]

Examples:

• I wake up early every day.

• She goes to work by bus.

• They study English after school.

When to use it:

• Actions that happen regularly: "I go to work every morning."

• Facts or general truths: "Water boils at 100°C."

📝 Practice: Write one sentence about your daily routine!

VOCABULARY BUILDER
Daily Routine Words

Here are 5 common phrases you can use when talking about your daily routine:

1. Wake up – To stop sleeping.

   • "I wake up at 7 AM."

2. Go to work – To travel to your place of work.

   • "She goes to work by car."

3. Brush your teeth – To clean your teeth.

   • "I always brush my teeth after breakfast."

4. Have lunch – To eat lunch.

   • "He usually has lunch at 1 PM."

5. Go to bed – To lie down to sleep.

   • "I go to bed at 10 PM."

📝 Try This: Use at least one of these phrases when talking about your day!

PRONUNCIATION
Stress in Short Sentences

In English, it’s important to stress the right words in a sentence. Usually, we stress the content words (verbs, nouns) and not the small words (e.g., "I wake up").

Practice:

• I go to work every day.

• He wakes up early in the morning.

👂 Listen & Repeat: Say these sentences aloud, focusing on stressing the important words.

CONVERSATIONAL PHRASES
"How do you…?"

This phrase is used to ask for instructions or advice. You can use it when you’re asking someone how they do something.

Example:

• "How do you make coffee?"

• "How do you get to the gym?"

🗣️ Today’s Challenge: Ask someone “How do you…” in conversation today!

QUIZ
Test Your Simple Present Knowledge!

1. Which sentence is in the simple present tense?

   • A) I am reading a book.

   • B) She walks to work every day.

   • C) He was eating lunch.

2. What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: "She _____ (go) to work every morning."

   • A) Go

   • B) Goes

   • C) Going

✅ Answers: 1. B, 2. B

That’s it for today! 🎉

I hope you enjoyed today’s quick lesson. Make sure to practice what you’ve learned, and I’ll be back tomorrow with more tips to help you on your English journey!

Keep practicing,

AJ Adam

P.S. Reply with your sentence using the present simple, and we’ll send feedback!