This lesson focuses on helping students distinguish between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses. It is suitable for intermediate-level students who are developing their ability to use tenses correctly in various contexts. Through engaging activities, students will learn how to use the Present Simple to describe habits, routines, and general truths, as well as the Present Continuous for actions happening now, temporary situations, and future arrangements.


The lesson begins with a reading text featuring different people describing their holiday plans, allowing students to see the tenses in context. Students will then complete a series of practice activities, including gap-fills, error correction, and dialogue creation. These activities encourage students to notice the differences between the tenses and apply the rules independently. Additionally, open-ended questions are included to stimulate conversation and personal reflection on students' own habits and plans, providing opportunities for both written and spoken practice.


This lesson is ideal for reinforcing understanding of both tenses, as well as practicing speaking and writing skills. Students will leave with a stronger grasp of when to use each tense and avoid common mistakes.

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Present simple vs continuous (progressive) tense

Holidays Around the World: Present simple vs continuous

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Let's do English ESL general grammar practice. This lesson focuses on helping students distinguish between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses. It…