Simple Present Tense: Complete Guide (A1-B2)
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Story: A Day with Emma
Emma is my best friend. She lives in a small town and loves her job as a graphic designer. Every morning, she wakes up at 6 AM and goes for a run. Emma doesn't like crowded offices, so she works from home. Her clients call her often to discuss projects. In the evenings, she relaxes with a book or watches a movie. I think Emma is very creative and happy!
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🐢 Listen at Slow Speed:
📚 Simple Present Tense Rules
✅ Positive Sentences
I/You/We/They + verb
→ I like coffee.
He/She/It + verb + -s/-es
→ She likes coffee.
❌ Negative Sentences
I/You/We/They + don't + verb
→ We don't like tea.
He/She/It + doesn't + verb
→ He doesn't like tea.
❓ Yes/No Questions
Do + I/You/We/They + verb?
→ Do you like coffee?
Does + He/She/It + verb?
→ Does she like coffee?
❔ Wh- Questions
What do you do?
→ I work at home.
Where does he go?
→ He goes to school.
💡 When to use: Daily routines, habits, facts, and general truths
Example: The sun rises in the east. / I drink coffee every morning.
⏰ Frequency Adverbs (Sıklık Zarfları)
Always
100%
I always read.
Usually
80%
She usually walks.
Sometimes
50%
He sometimes plays.
Rarely
20%
They rarely eat out.
Never
0%
I never smoke.
Once/Twice
Specific
I visit twice a month.
🎧 Listen to frequency adverbs examples.
Advanced Listening: The Climate Researcher
Dr. Sarah Chen works as a climate researcher at Cambridge University. Every day, she analyzes weather patterns and studies how global temperatures affect ecosystems. Her research team collects data from satellites and collaborates with scientists worldwide.
Sarah believes that climate change poses serious challenges to our planet. She often explains that small actions make a big difference. "When people reduce their carbon footprint," she says, "they contribute to a healthier planet."
In her free time, Sarah volunteers at environmental organizations and teaches young students about sustainability. She firmly believes that education empowers people to create positive change.
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🐢 Listen at Slow Speed:
📝 Comprehension Questions:
- What does Dr. Sarah Chen do for a living?
- How does her research team collect data?
- What does Sarah believe about small actions?
- What does she do in her free time?
- According to Sarah, what empowers people to create change?
📖 Key Vocabulary (B1-B2):
Advanced Uses of Simple Present
🔬 Scientific Facts & Universal Truths
Water boils at 100°C. • The Earth revolves around the Sun. • Photosynthesis occurs in plant cells.
📅 Fixed Schedules & Timetables
The conference starts at 9 AM tomorrow. • The train leaves every hour. • Our meeting begins at 2 PM.
📋 Instructions & Directions
First, you open the application. • Then you click on Settings. • You turn right at the traffic lights.
⚽ Sports Commentary
Messi passes to Ronaldo. • He shoots... and he scores! • The crowd goes wild!
🎧 Listen to advanced usage examples.
💬 Sample Dialogue
Ali: What do you do on weekends?
Zara: I visit my family or go hiking.
Ali: Do you like hiking?
Zara: Yes, I love it! How about you?
Ali: I usually play video games.
✍️ Practice Quiz
1. She _____ to work by bus every day. (A1)
2. _____ they speak English? (A1)
3. Scientific research _____ that regular exercise improves health. (B1-B2)
4. The company _____ with international partners. (B1-B2)
5. I _____ coffee. I prefer tea. (A1)
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