Simple Present

-We use Simple Present to talk about :

-Habits and daily routines. Example:I play videogames with my friends.I wake up at 7 o’clock.

-Timetables and schedules. Example:The movie starts at 8 pm.

-Facts and laws of nature: Example:Water freezes at 0°c.

Really?...

Structure-Subject + Verb in Present + Complement.Example:

I + read + at 3 pm. I + have dinner + at 8 pm

Easy?...

Exceptions

Examples:

-Juliana reads a book.-Jorge watches TV at 5 o’clock.-Martin drives a bus.-George studies at 8 am.-Camila starts work at 7:30 am.-She finishes work at 6:03 pm.-Mike goes to bed at 11:30 pm.-He has breakfast at 7:35 am.-Michael eats a piece of bread at 7:15 am.-He drinks a cup of tea at 7:40 am. -Paul plays the piano and plays football at noon.-Karl listens to classical music at midnight.

Interrogative and Negative Form

-We use do/don’t for: I, You, We, and They.

-We use does/doesn’t for:He, She and It.

Really?...

Examples-Do you practice any sport?Yes, I practice Volleyball.No, I don’t practice any sport.

Short Answers:

Yes, I do.No, I don’t.

Does she smoke cigarretes?Yes, she does.No, she doesn’t.

Do you understand?...

Thank you!