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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