[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!


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 :)
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Copyright Handy English 2021
”I used this with an adult ELL tutee of mine. I appreciate that the language was accessible for multiple proficiency levels, but the content wasn't obviously geared for children and still useful for older learners.”
August 7, 2023
”Another great resource from Handy English! I used it to give my students more in-depth practise into quantifiers and restaurant language. It's great resource and can be used after the students learn the basics of language for the restaurants and quantifiers. Definitely helped solidify what they learnt.”
February 5, 2023
”Love this resource. Great for fast finishers and also those in small ESL groups. Great for all macro skills as discussion and brainstorming is a great precursor for writing submissions.”
- Gail M.
June 25, 2023
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October 10, 2023
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