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English Tenses: Present Simple

Learn when and how to use the present simple tense

Introduction

  • Rebecca welcomes students to the English tenses series
  • Focus is on present simple tense
  • Explains importance of understanding when and how to use it
  • Promises practice exercises for confident usage

What are tenses?

  • Tenses are a way of talking about time in English
  • English has different tenses for past, present, and future
  • Rebecca introduces present simple and present continuous tenses
  • Explains that present simple is used for general truths and permanent situations

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

  • Rebecca compares present simple and present continuous
  • Gives examples of both
  • Explains that present continuous is for current or temporary actions
  • Present simple is for general truths or permanent situations

Forming the Present Simple Tense

  • Rebecca explains how to form the present simple tense
  • Different subject pronouns require different verb forms
  • Demonstrates the addition of 's' to verbs for he, she, and it
  • Explains the use of helping verbs 'do' and 'does' in negative and question forms

Spelling Changes

  • Rebecca covers common spelling changes in the present simple tense
  • Explains the addition of 'es' for verbs ending in s, sh, ch, or x
  • Demonstrates dropping 'y' and adding 'ies' for verbs ending in consonant + y
  • Mentions irregular verbs with different endings

Short Answers in English

  • Rebecca explains the use of short answers in English
  • Short answers are commonly used in conversation
  • Demonstrates 'yes' and 'no' short answers with relevant examples
  • Emphasizes that short answers depend on the starting word of the question

Common Mistakes

  • Rebecca discusses common mistakes made when using the present simple tense
  • Mistakes can occur with tense usage, verb form, spelling, and missing words
  • Provides examples for each type of mistake
  • Encourages students to be careful of these areas

Conclusion and Practice

  • Rebecca concludes the presentation
  • Reviews the key points about the present simple tense
  • Encourages students to practice and apply their knowledge
  • Offers resources for additional practice

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