Let's Practice
Direction: Read the following sentences
I/We go to the gym.
You go to the store
He/She/It works in a shop.
They play football.
Grammar Point
Direction: Read the grammar point
What is the Present Simple?
The Present Simple is one of the most common tenses in English.
We use it to talk about:
Things that are true now
Things that happen regularly
Facts that don’t change
General truths
And even some future schedules
Let’s take a closer look at each use.
1. Let's begin with an existing truth
This means something that is true about someone or something right now.
Example:
She lives in New York.
I have two brothers.
2. Next up, we use it for regular actions
This means something you do every day, every week, or often.
Example:
I go to school every day.
He plays football on Saturdays.
These are things that happen again and again.
3. This one is used for general truths
These are things that are always true or are part of nature and science.
Example:
The sun rises in the east.
Water boils at 100°C.
4. Also, we use it for facts that don’t change easily
These are facts that stay true for a long time.
Example:
Elephants live for many years.
My school has 500 students.
5. Now we have future schedules or timetables.
We can use Present Simple to talk about future events that are planned (like bus times or classes).
Example:
My flight leaves at 6 a.m.
The train arrives at 8 p.m.
Forming the Present Simple
For I / You / We / They
Use the base verb (no -s).
Examples:
I like music.
They play games.
We go to school.
For He / She / It
Add -s or -es to the verb.
Examples:
He plays the guitar.
She watches TV.
It runs fast.
Spelling Rules for He/She/It:
play → plays
work → works
watch → watches
NOTE:
Add -es to verbs that end in -ch, -sh, -s, -x, or -o.
If the verb ends in -y after a consonant, change the y → i and add -es (like "study → studies").
Negative Form (Present Simple)
To make a negative sentence, use:
don’t for: I / you / we / they
doesn’t for: he / she / it
Examples:
I don’t play tennis.
She doesn’t work on Sunday.
We don’t like coffee.
NOTE:
Use "don’t" with: I, you, we, they
Use "doesn’t" with: he, she, it
Check the pictures above for clarification.
Example
Direction: Read the following examples with your tutor
Existing Truth
1. He lives in London.
2. I have a cat.
Regular Actions
1. She drinks tea every morning.
2. They go to school from Monday to Friday.
General Truths
1. The moon goes around the Earth.
2. Fish live in water.
Facts That Don’t Change Easily
1. My dad works in a bank.
2. Dogs have four legs.
Future Schedules or Timetables
1. The bus arrives at 7:30 a.m.
2. My class starts at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
Conversation
Direction: Read the conversation aloud for the first time and then read again with your tutor
Anna and Mark talk about their hobbies.
Anna: What do you do in your free time?
Mark: I play the guitar and watch movies. What about you?
Anna: I read books and I like to paint.
Mark: Cool! Do you paint every day?
Anna: No, I don’t. I usually paint on weekends.
Mark: Does your brother like painting too?
Anna: No, he doesn’t. He plays football instead.
Mark: Nice! My sister plays tennis.
Questions
1. What does Mark do in his free time?
Answer: He __________ the guitar and __________ movies.
2. Does Anna paint every day?
Answer: No, she __________.
3. What does Anna’s brother do?
Answer: He __________ football.
Fill in the blank
Direction: Fill in the blank. Choose A or B
1. I __________ to the gym.
A) goes
B) go
2. She __________ music every day.
A) listens to
B) listen to
3. He __________ books at night.
A) read
B) reads
4. We __________ English at school.
A) studies
B) study
5. They __________ soccer on Saturdays.
A) plays
B) play
6. I __________ like dancing.
A) don’t
B) doesn’t
7. She __________ go to the gym.
A) doesn’t
B) don’t
8. __________ you play any sports?
A) Do
B) Does
Let's Talk
Direction: Answer using the words and expressions you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself
1. What hobbies do you have?
2. Do you play any instruments?
3. What do you do on the weekend?
4. Does your best friend have a hobby?
5. Do you like to watch TV or read books?
6. What sports do you play?
7. Does your teacher like music?
8. Do you cook or bake at home?
9. What do you usually do after school or work?
10. Does anyone in your family play music?
Beginner 1
Grammar / LET'S LEARN /
Lesson 10
Hobbies and Interests
Present Simple (I go, She works)