[PDF/PPT] Present Simple: A Complete Grammar Guide

Looking for a no-prep, communicative Present Simple lesson for your ESL classroom? This complete Present Simple grammar lesson is perfect for ESL/EFL teachers working with pre-intermediate (A2), upper-elementary, or intermediate (B1) learners. Whether you're teaching in-person, online, or in a hybrid classroom, this resource is designed to build your students' confidence, accuracy, and fluency using the Present Simple.

Kaya

8/20/2025

What's included?
  • 11 A4/US Letter pages of ready-to-use student material
  • Answer key included – easy to check and correct
  • 8 pages of teacher’s notes – full instructions, tips, and extensions
  • Fully animated PowerPoint presentation – 35 clear, step-by-step slides
  • Designed for both print and digital use
  • Format: PDF (A4/US Letter) + PPT (not editable)
  • Suitable for individual work, pair work, or group tasks
  • Focus: Present Simple form, meaning, and real communication
  • Great for classroom use, online teaching, or homework
  • Also ideal for self-study learners who want structured, guided grammar practice at home

What’s Inside?
  • Grammar overview and form discovery
  • Reading profiles with comprehension
  • Concept-checking questions (CCQs)
  • Gap-fills, transformations, questions, error correction
  • Adverbs of frequency and time phrases
  • Personal writing, speaking practice, and pair work
  • Creative and cultural projects

How to Use It?
  • Perfect for in-person, online, or hybrid lessons
  • Use as a full grammar lesson or break into 2–3 shorter sessions
  • Flexible: works in 1:1 tutoring, pair work, or group classes
  • Great for review, reinforcement, or first-time Present Simple instruction
  • Includes teacher’s notes with tips, instructions, and extensions
  • Ready to go – just print or open the PPT
  • Also suitable for self-study – learners can follow the clear structure and answer key independently

Speaking & Communication
  • Focus on fluency, not just form
  • Students describe real routines, habits, and opinions
  • Activities: picture descriptions, pair comparisons, debates, question-making
  • Promotes classroom conversation in a natural, supported way

Writing & Projects
  • Guided writing tasks with Present Simple
  • “My Perfect Day” & “Life in Another Country” tasks
  • Opinion writing with useful sentence starters
  • Optional extension projects for homework or portfolio use
  • Builds confidence and structure in student writing
  • No more boring books with useless exercises - only real-life TOPICS!
  • SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY, SAVE ENERGY!
  • Enjoy seeing your students improve in no time!
  • Prepare your learners for real-life discussions!
Back To School Grammar PRESENT SIMPLE: exercises, writing, speaking ESL ELA
Back To School Grammar PRESENT SIMPLE: exercises, writing, speaking ESL ELA

Looking for a no-prep, communicative Present Simple lesson for your ESL classroom?


This complete Present Simple grammar lesson is perfect for ESL/EFL teachers working with pre-intermediate (A2), upper-elementary, or intermediate (B1) learners. Whether you're teaching in-person, online, or in a hybrid classroom, this resource is designed to build your students' confidence, accuracy, and fluency using the Present Simple.

It includes grammar explanation, controlled practice, speaking activities, writing tasks, and real-life context — everything you need to teach the Present Simple effectively and meaningfully.

-Ideal for grammar lessons, speaking-focused ESL classes, exam preparation, review sessions, or student self-study

-Covers key uses: habits, routines, general truths, opinions, timetables, permanent situations

-Works well with teenagers, young adults, and adults in ESL, EFL, ELL, or EAP environments

-Aligned with CEFR levels A2 / A2+ / B1

Engaging Practice
  • Match, complete, correct, rewrite, and ask
  • Carefully scaffolded: from form to fluency
  • Error correction tasks help learners notice common mistakes
  • Easy to differentiate and adapt for mixed-level classes

Bonus Materials
  • Full teacher’s notes for every activity (8 pages)
  • Suggested extensions and speaking variations
  • Includes CCQs and real classroom tips
  • Flexible, reusable, and low-prep

Lesson Aims
  • Help students use Present Simple accurately and confidently
  • Practise grammar through real-life situations
  • Build fluency through meaningful speaking and writing
  • Support independent learning with projects and writing tasks
  • Explore different uses: routines, emotions, facts, opinions, schedules

Why Teachers Love It
  • Communicative, engaging, and practical
  • Easy to teach with clear instructions
  • Real value: grammar + speaking + writing in one resource
  • Flexible use for many levels and contexts
  • Created by a teacher, for teachers :)