Level 1Daily Life

A Day in the Life of Hiro

Grammar: Present Simple

A Level 1 English lesson exploring daily life.

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What's in this lesson

A Level 1 (beginner) ESL lesson on daily life, practising present simple. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.

From the reading: A Day in the Life of Hiro

"I start work at four in the morning," says Hiroyuki Hiramatsu, a famous chef in Paris. "Most people sleep. I cook." Does he feel tired? "Sometimes," he says. "But I love it."

Vocabulary

  • start
  • finish
  • travel
  • meet
  • read
  • exercise

Grammar: Present Simple

Do you...? (question)
Do you exercise every day? — use DO + you/I/we/they
Does she...?
Does she start work early? — use DOES + he/she/it

Discussion questions

  1. Early start or late start — which is better?
  2. Walk or drive to work — which do you prefer?
  3. Do you read at night or watch something?

A Day in the Life of Hiro

Grammar: Present Simple

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