Ahh, the present simple verb tense. For the first time, your level-one students are stepping out of the world of basic vocabulary, and into the much wider world of English grammar. It’s an exciting stage in any class - and it’s also one of the most important stages to get right. After all, your students’ grasp of simple present tense singulars and plurals is the foundation on which they’ll build their understanding of English grammar in general. That means it’s crucial to give them views of this tense from all angles, using every kind of activity and exercise at your disposal.
Different teachers use different tactics to get their students familiar with the present simple tense. Some start with worksheets, then work their way up to listening and speaking exercises. Others kick things off with some board work, then ask their students to try to use the present simple tense in a sentence. Still others like to keep things relaxed with games - and you probably want to use at least some of all these approaches. All that’s left is to find a variety of teaching resources focused on the present simple tense.
You’ve come to the right place. BusyTeacher.org’s 1,400 present simple verb tense worksheets will make sure you never run out of new and interesting ways to help your students practice the present simple tense. Whether you’re looking for simple fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice exercises, listening and writing examples, role playing activities, or flash cards and board games, BusyTeacher.org has all the resources you need.
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Let Autobot teach you about the simple present tense. Complete board game:1. Board game 2. Game rules 3. Counter 4. Score board. Just download this worksheet, print it and play it.
Teacher instructions: cut out the sheet. The task for the students is to create as many sentences as possible. I have done this in teams of five students. It is also good to make students write do ...
This worksheet is a wordsearch where learners have to find simple words denoting objects they own like laptop, ice skates, magazine, wallet, etc. But instead of the text clues you've got the pictu ...
With this game you can practice simple school vocabulary (actions, instructions, telling the time, months, ect.) Students have to answer the questions or follow the instructions. Continue to play ...
General review of preposittions on in and at. Also there is/are and to be in simple present. These pages can be used not only for beginners but also for elementary classes, created to provide rea ...
I created these worksheets to help students deal with seasons-related vocabulary. The texts are based on the book Seasons by Macmillan Factual Readers (freely adapted). There are 3 versions: the 1 ...
This is a test worksheet that I did for my students after two years of studying English. I think it's pretty easy, and could be also great as as a test after summer holidays. There are vocabulary ...
It's designed to get students to practice different grammar structures so that their communication skills can be enhanced. It works with any size classes and you can have different follow-up ...
This is a domino cards sheet about free time activities. It contains simple present tense structure. Print and cut the cards as indicated. Divide the class in groups. Give each group a set of card ...
It's a beginning diagnostic test of the school year for the elementry students. It's a general and complete test that lets them have a general revision of three years English learning. It's ...
This is a worksheet based on the song "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega which provides an opportunity to revise tenses (simple, perfect and continuous, present, past and future), linking words, as wel ...
In this worksheet, students are given mugshots (and one page useful phrases) of infamous US-based serial killers. Their task is to compose personal descriptions. It is also possible to teach perso ...
This is a worksheet for kids to practice his/her and the question How old is she / he? There are at least 3 activities to use with it: the teacher can use it only as a speaking activity and a memo ...
This case was designed for A2-B1 students, with basic understanding and usage of English. The main student group is Law Enforcement students, but learners of General English can also enjoy this tr ...
This team activity can be space demanding especially if you teach a large class. But it is very easy to arrange the classroom for it. You just need to divide students into two groups and place two ...
This is a listening and viewing activity where students fill in the chart with the activities they hear. It suits elementary students. Play the video twice. Children give a lot of interesting deta ...
Business English Pairwork information gap activity to review present simple with lots of speaking. Use this worksheet to reinforce the concept of asking questions with do/does - is/are. Have ...
This lovely worksheet has been designed to be used as a quiz, but it can easily work as a practice handout. By including pictures of the characters of the film 'Shrek' it reduces children's stress ...
This worksheet contains simple exercises to work with simple present for complete beginner students. There are six routine activities listed and a few exercises with them and the structure of simp ...
This is a worksheet for practicing the grammar of present and past simple. It contains four activities and it is designed for elementary level. Hope it works!
A worksheet about the topic: British vs American English (for elementary students). Students will be asked to read the examples of British and American English. As a follow up activity, the teache ...
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