Level 1Daily Life

The Perfect Day

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: The Perfect Day

In Japan, 74% of workers wake up before 7am. In Spain, many people eat lunch at 2pm and rest after. In New York, some people never stop — they work late every night. Every country has a different idea of the perfect day.

Vocabulary

  • routine
  • change
  • perfect
  • early
  • late
  • free time

Grammar: Present Simple

Positive
She always wakes up at 7am. — subject + verb (+ -s for he/she/it)
Negative
He doesn't exercise every day. — don't / doesn't + base verb

Discussion questions

  1. Imagine you have a completely free day — what do you do first?
  2. If you could wake up at any time, what time would it be?
  3. Imagine your perfect week — how many hours of free time does it have?

The Perfect Day

Grammar: Present Simple

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