Theory
We use it for regular actions/habits in the present
Present Simple
She (go) to the gym twice a week
She goes to the gym twice a week
They go to Egypt year.
Do the go to Egypt every year?
Sam (LIKE / NOT) football. He likes hockey.
Sam doesn't like football. He likes hockey.
What words are the markers for Present Simple?
Name as much words and phrases as you know in 15 seconds
Possible answers: everyday, every Monday, on Tuesdays, in the evenings, at the weekends, always, usually, often, rarely, sometimes, never, seldom, hardly ever, every year, every month, once a week, twice a month, three times a year
We use it for actions that are happening right now
Present Comtinuous
They (have) breakfast now
They are having breakfast now
You are going to the cinema.
Are you going to the cinema?
We (SWIM / NOT) in the sea now.
We aren't swimming in the sea now.
Make sentences about 3 actions that your group-mates are doing right now.
Possible answers: Maxim is sitting. Lianna is looking at me right now. Daniil is listening.
We use it to talk about actions in the past that do not happen in the present anymore (it's a phrase)
used to
My father (use to) go fishing every morning 5 years ago
My father used to go fishing every morning 5 years ago
Did you use to go to the swimming pool near my home when you were 10?
They (USE TO / NOT) watch cartoons when they were 5.
They didn't use to watch cartoons when they were 5.
What did your or your family use to do when you were a child? (3 things)
Possible answers: We used to go abroad every year. I used to do karate. I used to drink kefir.
We use it for completed actions in the past
Past Simple
She (be) very hardworking 2 years ago. Now she isn't.
She was very hardworking 2 years ago. Now she isn't.
She broke her leg yesterday.
Did she break her leg yesterday?
John and Emma (KNOW / NOT) each other when they were children.
John and Emma didn't know each other when they were children.
Tell us about 3 important dates from your past.
Possible answers: I met my best friend in 2011. I started learning English in 2007. My sister was born in 2010.