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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

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1. Correctly form present simple sentences in affirmative, negative, and question forms
2. Identify and use common time expressions associated with present simple
3. Distinguish between habitual actions and general truths using present simple
4. Apply present simple in various contexts, including daily routines, scientific facts, and scheduled events

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This lesson aligns with the English language proficiency standards for Arab students in Israel, focusing on developing advanced grammar skills and practical language use in everyday situations.

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How does the present simple tense help us express our daily lives and universal truths?

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Students pair up and share their daily routines using present simple. They will then present their partner's routine to the class.

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English Vocabulary

For a simple list of daily routines, see our lesson about daily routines in English which is based upon the video above.

TEACHERS / PARENTS: We have a version of this chart that you can use with your students: Daily Routines in English Chart / ESL Flash Cards

Daily Activities at Home
What are some of the daily activities that you do at home?
I wake up at 7am every morning.
I press the snooze button five times every morning before I turn off the alarm and get up.
I have a cup of coffee and make breakfast. I usually read the newspaper while I have breakfast. My children like to have a shower after they have breakfast but I like to have a shower before I get dressed.
My wife brushes her long hair, and I have short hair so I comb my hair. How do you do your hair in the morning?
It is important to brush your teeth, and some women like to put make-up on.
After I have finished work, I go home to cook dinner. In my house I usually make dinner. The family eat dinner together at 7:30pm.
After dinner I make sure that my children do their homework, and then I chill out on the sofa and watch television.
On television I usually watch the News. My wife usually comes to tell me to take the rubbish out, or wash the dishes.
Our children feed the dog and the cat before they go to bed and I tell them to go to the bathroom too.
If I am sick I have to take my medication, but then I get into my pyjamas and set the alarm so I wake up in the morning.
The last things I do is lock the door, turn off the lights, and go to bed.

It doesn't take me long to fall asleep.

Daily Activities at Work
What are some daily activities that you do at work?
I go to work at 8.45am every morning.
I usually drive to work.
I always check my emails when I get to work, but I don't always reply to them immediately.
I take a taxi or a train if I have a lunch meeting. I never take the bus because it is too slow.
When I am at my desk I usually work on the computer, even during morning tea.
At 1pm most days I have lunch.
At 3pm we have afternoon tea,and that is when we usually talk and eat cake.
When you are in the office you probably have a lot of papers. It is important for you to file your papers, and so that you can find them again you need to organise your files.
When I work I have to make telephone calls. If an important issue happens I ask my secretary to organise a meeting.
Once a month I report to my boss, but maybe you have to report to your boss more often. I usually write a document that my boss can read.

Other Daily Activities

What are some other daily activities that you do?
I exercise at least three times a week.
I usually go to the gym before work, but sometimes I go after work.
I meditate every morning so that I feel less stressed during the day.

Weekly Activities

What are some weekly activities that you do?
I go grocery shopping once a week at the local supermarket.
My family does the housework together every Saturday morning.
I usually do the washing on Sunday morning and when the machine is finished I hang the clothes out to dry.
On Sunday morning we go to church, and if there is lots of noise coming from next door, sometimes we fight with the neighbour.
On Saturday night my parents stay at home and I go out with friends.
Even my friends that live at home call their parents each week.
Every evening, I water the garden.
I usually pay someone to wash the car, but my partner says I should do it, so sometimes I argue with my partner about that.
If we are angry at the neighbour, we seek vengeance by annoying his dogs.
I work in an important office, so I have to shine my shoes each day.
Sometimes we hire a movie, because we don't like to illegally download music and films. I make sure that I synchronise my iPod so I always have new music on it.
To get our shopping, we go to the mall in the car.
Last week I forgot to recharge my travel card, and I had to argue with a bus driver. I couldn't call the office because I forgot to recharge my cellphone!

Next Activity

Try our interactive quiz about Daily Routines.

For a list of daily routines and an updated version of this chart, see our lesson about daily routines in English.

English Teachers (and Parents)

Apart from the main chart, each daily routine / activity is on its own A4 size page and we have also included the following bonus routines for students going to school: I go to school, I have classes, I finish school.

Daily Routines English Lesson for Adults

Daily Routines Vocabulary explained in Spanish

Nuestra lección de vocabulario de las rutinas diarias en inglés explicada en español (con pronunciación):

If you found this English Vocabulary about Daily Routines interesting or useful, let others know about it:

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Daily Routines and Activities English Vocabulary. Typical daily activities at home and at work - Vocabulario en inglés de Rutinas Diarias

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Direct Instruction: Present Simple Rules

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Direct Instruction: Present Simple Rules

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Teacher explains the formation and uses of present simple, including verb conjugation, time expressions, and common adverbs of frequency.

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PRESENT SIMPLE Tense 🤔   | Easy Explanation

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In small groups, students create a list of 10 statements using present simple. Half should be true facts, half should be false. Groups exchange lists and try to identify which statements are true or false.

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Students create a personal profile describing their habits, preferences, and general truths about themselves using present simple. Consider using Padlet for students to share their profiles digitally.

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For students who need extra support, provide a fill-in-the-blank worksheet focusing on verb conjugation in present simple.

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Present Simple. Fill in the blanks. worksheet

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Liveworksheets transforms your traditional printable worksheets into self-correcting interactive exercises that the students can do online and send to the teacher.

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Advanced students can write a short story using only present simple, incorporating as many different uses of the tense as possible.

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Throughout the lesson, use exit tickets to check understanding. Examples:
1. Write 3 sentences about your daily routine
2. Correct 2 incorrect present simple sentences
3. List 3 time expressions used with present simple

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Students exchange their personal profiles and provide feedback on the correct use of present simple.

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End the lesson with a short online quiz covering present simple formation, uses, and common mistakes. Consider using Padlet to create an interactive quiz board.

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Group Discussion: Present Simple in Our Lives

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Group Discussion: Present Simple in Our Lives

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Lead a class discussion on how present simple is used in everyday life, encouraging students to share examples they've encountered.

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Students write a short reflection in their learning journals, answering:
1. What was the most important thing I learned about present simple today?
2. What do I still find challenging about using present simple?
3. How can I use present simple in my daily English communication?

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Students find and record 10 examples of present simple used in real-life contexts (e.g., news headlines, product instructions, informational signs).