Simple Present Tense

Simple Present Tense

WHEN DO WE USE IT?

General facts!

Example: Ankara is the capital.

Istanbul is a big city.

Routines!

Example: I have breakfast everyday!

I always have coffee with my friends on Tuesdays.
WHEN DO WE USE IT?

Habits!

I never go to sleep late.

Sometimes I forget my keys at home!
WHEN DO WE USE IT?

Scheduled time events!

I have a meeting at 2 pm tomorrow.

She has a doctors appointment next

tuesday
LET’S MAKE EXAMPLES!
Let’s have a look at Frequency Adverbs
Some examples!
I always smoke!
I usually smoke!
I often smoke!
I sometimes smoke!
I rarely smoke!
I never smoke!
 How about this lady?
How often do you think she smokes?
 Mary: Hi John, how are you? Mary: It’s OK. What about weekends? Any special plans?

John: I'm good, Mary. How about you?
Mary: I'm great, thanks. So, what do you do every
day?
John: Well, I usually wake up at 7 am and have
breakfast. Then, I go to work at 8:30.
John: On weekends, I like to relax. I might watch a movie or hang
out with friends.
Mary: Sounds good. I like spending time with family on
weekends.
John: That's nice. Family time is important. What do you usually
do with your family?

Mary: Oh, where do you work?

Mary: We often have a family dinner or go for a walk in the park.
Simple things, but I love those moments.
John: I work at a bookstore. I love being around
books. John: That sounds lovely, Mary. It's important to appreciate the
little things in life.
Mary: That sounds nice. What do you do after
work? Mary: Absolutely, John. It was nice chatting with you.

John: After work, I usually go to the gym. I try to John: You too, Mary. Have a great day!
stay healthy and active.

Mary: That's a good habit. I like to cook dinner.

Do you enjoy cooking?

John: Not really. I'm not very good at it. I usually

eat something quick or order takeout.
Mary John