2. Listed below are uses with examples, and the structure of the present simple
tense.
Permanent or long-lasting situations
Where do you work?
The store opens at 9 o'clock.
She lives in New York.
Regular habits and daily routines
I usually get up at 7 o'clock.
She doesn't often go to the cinema.
When do they usually have lunch?
Facts
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
What does 'strange' mean?
Water doesn't boil at 20 degrees.

3. Feelings
I love walking around late at night during the summer.
She hates flying!
What do you like? I don't want to live in Texas.
Opinions and states of mind
He doesn't agree with you.
I think he is a wonderful student.
What do you consider your best accomplishment?
Timetables and schedules
The plane leaves at 4 p.m.
When do courses begin this semester?
The train doesn't arrive until 10.35.

4. Common present time expressions include:
usually
always
often
sometimes
on Saturdays
at weekends (on weekends US English)
rarely
on occasion
never
seldom

5. Structure
Positive
In the positive form add an 's' to the base form of the 3rd person singular. If the verb ends in -y
preceded by a consonant, change the -y to -ies.
I, You, We, They -> eat lunch at noon.
He, She, It -> works well in any situation.
Negative
Conjugate the helping verb 'do' not (don't and doesn't) the base form of the verb to make
negatives.
I, You, We, They -> don't enjoy opera.
He, She, It -> doesn't belong to the club.
Questions
Conjugate the helping verb 'do' (do or does) the base form of the verb in question forms.
Do -> I, you, we, they -> work in this town?
Does -> he, she, it -> live in this city?

6. Read the following interview using the simple present tense
Mark: Hello, Can I ask you some questions for an interview?
Jennifer: Yes, I can answer some questions.
Mark: Thank you for taking the time. Now, first question: What do you do?
Jennifer: I work in a library. I'm a librarian.
Mark: Are you married?
Jennifer: Yes, I am.
Mark: What does your husband do?
Jennifer: He works as a policeman.
Mark: Do you usually have dinner together?
Jennifer: Yes, we do.
Mark: How often does your husband exercise?
Jennifer: He sometimes exercises four times a week. But, he usually exercises only twice a
week.
Mark: Where do you like going on holiday?
Jennifer: We rarely go on holiday. However, we like going to the mountains if we can.
Mark: What type of books do you read?
Jennifer: I often read horror stories.
Mark: Thank you very much for answering my questions.
Jennifer: You're welcome!

7. You will hear a man asking a woman questions for a survey. Write down the answers
to the questions he asks. You will hear the listening twice

8. How long will the survey take? Where was she born?
Does she have a TV? Where does she live now?
What is her name? When was she born?
What's her address? Is she married?
What's her telephone number? What does she do?
Where is she from? Where does she work?

9. Now, practice a similar dialogue with your partner. Make all changes you
consider necessary.

10. Let’s listen to a song by British band The Who. It’s called Behind Blue Eyes. Identify
examples of present simple whenever they come up onscreen.

11. Great! Now let’s take a look at a plentiful of examples in a kind of medium the
present simple tense plays a very important role: printed media/newspapers.

13. Remember that newspapers’ headlines introduce a past fact by using the present
simple tense. Isn’t it interesting? All you have to do now is find examples;
understand what they are about; discuss the news that have caught your eyes the
most with your partner; and finally write down 5 headlines about
things that happened in your city today
things that happened in your neighborhood today
things that happened at your job today
things that happened to you today
things that happened to somebody you know
Try to write them in a kind of media fashion: you must catch the readers attention
at a glance!

15. Beginning to intermediate level English learners can use this quick
overview of the present simple tense to learn uses and examples of the
present tense to speak about routines, facts, and opinions. Examples
are provided for each use of the present simple, as well as the structure
for positive, negative and questions