The Present Simple is normally used when we speak about general facts and routines, so here are some ideas to break the ice, or simply practice. Need to remember the structure? Open the Present Simple Tense page then start a Present Simple speaking activity.
Verb to Be in Present – Favorites
These conversation cards are good for A1-A2 level students, only the verb to be is necessary, this is an easy way to practice speaking and learn simple vocabulary.
Below there are closed questions sets. You start with yes/no answers, but you are encouraged to complement with any related piece of information. Each picture contains one topic, the structure of Present Simple is in bold, the word/phrase normally used with past simple is in italic.
Each set contains random topics to start a conversation.
Present Simple Speaking – General 1
Present Simple Speaking – General 2
Conversation Cards – How often…
This next set is for practicing Present Simple and Adverbs of Frequency, we’ll use them to answer questions starting with “How often do you… ?”
Conversation Cards – Question Words
This practice is for student who have difficulty with question words. You can study them again in the link below, then practice speaking.
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