A1 · Beginner · Lesson 2

Present Simple: Regular Verbs (Positive)

Talking about everyday actions and routines

Language Focus

We use the present simple to talk about everyday actions, habits, and routines.

RuleExample
I / you / we / they + base formI work in a shop. They live in Paris.
he / she / it + verb + sHe works in a shop. She lives in Paris.
Verbs ending in -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x + esShe watches TV. He washes the car.
Consonant + y → change y to i, + esShe studies English. He carries the bags.

Remember: only he, she, and it need the extra letter on the verb. I, you, we, and they use the base form.

Listening: Sara's Free Time

Context: Sara's hobbies and weekend
Sara loves music.
She plays the guitar every evening.
She learns new songs every week.
On Saturdays, she visits her grandmother.
They cook lunch together.
In the afternoon, Sara walks in the park with her dog.
She enjoys fresh air and exercise.
At night, she reads a book before bed.
Sara feels happy and relaxed.

Now go to Exercise 1 and answer True or False.

1. True or False

Context: Sara's free time (from the listening)

Listen again if you need to, then choose True or False.

2. Multiple Choice

Context: a café owner's day

Choose the correct verb form.

3. Matching

Context: animals and their actions

Match each job to the correct action.

4. Gap Fill

Context: a postcard from a holiday

Complete the letter with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

5. Spelling Sort

Click each word, then click the correct category below to sort it.

Just add -s (play → plays)

Add -es (watch → watches)

Change y to i, add -es (study → studies)

6. Word Order

Context: a trip to the beach

Click the words in the correct order to build each sentence.

7. Right or Wrong?

Context: a restaurant kitchen

Is the verb spelling right or wrong? Click your answer.

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Total points across all exercises

ExerciseScore
1. True or False0 / 5
2. Multiple Choice0 / 6
3. Matching0 / 5
4. Gap Fill0 / 5
5. Spelling Sort0 / 9
6. Word Order0 / 5
7. Right or Wrong0 / 5