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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.

Planning a special themed unit? We’ve got you covered! Our 1,400 present simple tense worksheets offer practice based around topics like holidays, countries, school and work, and even popular songs and movies. With that kind of variety, you’re sure to find some worksheets that’ll fit your class’s personality. And whether you’re getting your students acquainted with the present simple tense for the first time, or making sure they’ve got a solid grasp of it before you move on to the next topic, our 1,400 worksheets offer plenty of fresh possibilities.

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So take a look at the 1,400 present simple tense worksheets here on BusyTeacher.org, and get started using them in your classroom today!

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Present Simple Negative – Video Writing Worksheet

Present Simple Negative – Video Writing Worksheet

Grammatics
  This worksheet is designed to be used in conjunction with an animated YouTube video. Young learners can watch and complete their language lesson They can then have fun writing and creati ...
1 Views 5,482 BegElem
Present Simple Question – Background for Animated Video

Present Simple Question – Background for Animated Video

Grammatics.education
    This background is designed to be used in conjunction with an animated YouTube video. Young learners can watch and do their language lesson, then have fun coloring and finally cr ...
1 Views 5,212 BegElem
Present Simple Question YouTube Writing worksheet

Present Simple Question YouTube Writing worksheet

Grammatics
T   This worksheet about monkeys is used in conjunction with an animated YouTube video. Young learners can watch and complete their language lesson, then have fun writing and creating their ...
1 Views 11,045 BegElem
Present Simple animated YouTube video - Accompanying Background

Present Simple animated YouTube video - Accompanying Background

Grammatics
  This background is designed to be used in conjunction with an animated YouTube video. Young learners can watch and 'do' their first lesson, then have fun colouring and finally creating t ...
1 Views 8,540 BegElem
Gravity Falls Video Activities

Gravity Falls Video Activities

DIANA CASTRO
  Students watch Episode 1, Season 1 of "Gravity Falls" until Part 4. It's about 20 minutes. This video activity is suitable for A1, A2 students. It includes comprehension and vocabulary a ...
1 Views 19,010 Elem
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The Ant & The Cricket Questions And Discussion

The Ant & The Cricket Questions And Discussion

Olena Sharapova
Present Simple,
  A comprehension based on The Ant & The Cricket fable, this exercise promotes discussion. You can obtain the DVD, or students can watch the video on YouTube. The tense used in the car ...
1 Views 12,136 ElemPre-Int
Simple present tense and punctuation usage for beginners

Simple present tense and punctuation usage for beginners

Narjis Abdallah
» » Present Simple
This question sheet focuses on the present simple tense to measure a beginner's understanding of the variable usage of this form of verb. It contains exercises such as filling in the blanks, r ...
1 Views 9,329 BegElem
Song: Memories by Maroon 5 – Level A2

Song: Memories by Maroon 5 – Level A2

ARACELI REYES
  This song by Maroon 5 helps to practice verbs in the past tense and listening comprehension. It is suitable for A2-level students. After listening to the song and completing the activiti ...
1 Views 20,561 Pre-Int
Song Worksheet: Sam Smith, Fire on Fire

Song Worksheet: Sam Smith, Fire on Fire

Tatiana Rivadeneira
, Present Simple,
  This short worksheet is for elementary and pre-intermediate students to help them recognize the present and past simple tenses. It includes words that might sound alike or can be confusi ...
1 Views 15,622 ElemPre-Int
Inner Workings Video Worksheet

Inner Workings Video Worksheet

Maria Sol Manuli
  The activities in this worksheet are based on the short film "Inner workings". The activities were made to practice the "present simple" and vocabulary related to a daily routine. Other ...
1 Views 20,498 BegElemPre-Int
Songworksheet: Someone You Loved (L. Capaldi)

Songworksheet: Someone You Loved (L. Capaldi)

  Studenst listen to the song on YouTube and complete the lyrics with the instructions in the chart for each blank. The blanks correspond to verbs in the present simple (inc. to be) and pr ...
1 Views 15,844 BegElemPre-Int
J.S.Bach and Baroque Music

J.S.Bach and Baroque Music

Vivien Bieliková
  The presentation comprises teaching material related to Baroque Music and the personality of J.S.Bach a – the sort of dissemination for non-commercial purposes to the widest commun ...
1 Views 6,277 Elem
THE QUEEN’S SPEECH

THE QUEEN’S SPEECH

Anastasiia
, , Present Simple
  The worksheet focuses on the use of Present Simple, Present Continuous, Future Simple, Present Perfect tenses. Students observe the use of the tenses in Queen Elizabeth’s address t ...
1 Views 12,192 Pre-IntInt

"Something Stupid" Song Worksheet

Phil Raymond
  This is a listening activity for elementary learners based on a section of the New English File Elementary book, page 19. This was made for those who perhaps have never tried listening t ...
1 Views 18,535 Elem
Power Point Song – Behind Blue Eyes By Limp Bizkit

Power Point Song – Behind Blue Eyes By Limp Bizkit

This is a multiple way of practicing English from listening comprehension to grammar rules. There are a variety of methods to teach students by using songs. Students can watch and listen to ...
1 Views 7,675 Pre-IntIntAdv
Song worksheet: Someone You Loved (L. Capaldi)

Song worksheet: Someone You Loved (L. Capaldi)

  Students listen to the lyrics of Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi through the given link and fill in the verbs in the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses, including the verb t ...
1 Views 22,169 ElemPre-IntInt
Present Simple reading – Describing People

Present Simple reading – Describing People

Kamila
    This worksheet was created for  Elementary level adult students. They read the descriptions and match them with the photos on page 2.  The sheet can be used to revise t ...
1 Views 23,657 BegElemPre-IntInt
Song worksheet: Someone You Loved

Song worksheet: Someone You Loved

  After watching and listening to the video of Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi, students then complete the lyrics by filling in the blanks. This sheet covers the verbs in the Present Si ...
1 Views 15,240 BegElemPre-Int
Power Point Song – More Than Words By Extreme

Power Point Song – More Than Words By Extreme

  There are multiple way of practicing English by using songs – from listening comprehension to grammar rules. Students listen to the song and complete the three defined activities t ...
1 Views 8,114 Pre-IntIntAdv
A Whole New World – Verbs, Adjectives & Nouns

A Whole New World – Verbs, Adjectives & Nouns

    Teaching students by using songs presents a variety of methods to practice English from listening comprehension to grammar rules. In this song A Whole New World By Peabo Bryson a ...
1 Views 22,043 Pre-IntIntAdv
American Saturday Night Song Sheet

American Saturday Night Song Sheet

Yuvia Chairez
Present Simple, , ,
This worksheet to be used along with Brad Paisley's American Saturday Night is for intermediate levels of ESL learners. The song has several activities, mostly aimed at translating, usage ...
1 Views 4,134 Int
Animal Exercises

Animal Exercises

Natalia Shtefan
This worksheet is for child-beginners to practise words sand speak on the topic of animals. It includes revision, spelling, reading exercises and the Present Simple tense. Pictures and simpl ...
1 Views 11,456 Elem
Passive Voice – Present Simple & Past Simple Worksheet

Passive Voice – Present Simple & Past Simple Worksheet

, , Present Simple
  This short worksheet includes information on the rules for using the Passive Voice. There are two exercises to practise the Present Simple & the Past Simple Passive forms. One activi ...
1 Views 25,175 Pre-IntInt
Jobs – Present simple (third person singular)

Jobs – Present simple (third person singular)

Khatuna Tavartkiladze
Present Simple,
  Students put the words in order to complete sentences. This activity will help revise the vocabulary about jobs and practise the present simple third person singular. Students often forg ...
1 Views 12,846 ElemPre-Int
Vincent By Tim Burton Movie Worksheet

Vincent By Tim Burton Movie Worksheet

Brenda Carolina
  This lesson is based on the short movie Vincent by Tim Burton. It helps with vocabulary and comprehension and includes pre- and while-watching activities. Students match the words to the ...
1 Views 9,568 ElemPre-Int

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