Present Simple Practice
somdn_product_pageGet your students talking with this present simple speaking activity designed for A1 ESL learners. In this engaging pair-work lesson, students ask and answer present simple questions to find classmates who match different statements. It’s an excellent way to build confidence, improve fluency, and provide meaningful speaking practice.
Level: A1
Time: 25 minutes +
This lesson comes with:
Fillable Fields – This digital worksheet can be completed online or printed.
Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes and an answer key.
Student Version – Ideal for sharing via email for online lessons.
Present Simple Speaking Activity Overview
1. Read the prompts
Students read a series of present simple statements and prepare to ask their classmates questions using the target grammar.
2. Ask and answer questions
Working in pairs, students ask and answer questions to discover who matches each statement, making this one of the most effective present simple speaking exercises for encouraging communication.
3. Gather extra information
Students ask follow-up questions and record additional details, helping to develop fluency through one of those engaging simple present tense speaking activities that promotes natural conversation.
4. Speak to different classmates
Students circulate around the classroom to find new classmates who answer “yes” to the remaining questions, providing plenty of meaningful speaking practice.
Skills Developed
- Present simple question formation
- Speaking fluency
- Listening comprehension
- Follow-up questioning
- Classroom interaction
Lesson Objectives
- Practise asking and answering present simple questions.
- Develop confidence through communicative pair work.
- Improve speaking fluency using everyday topics.
- Encourage students to ask follow-up questions naturally.
Try this lesson in class today!
Note: This lesson includes printable and fillable field worksheets. For best results, we recommend using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader for digital completion or printing.
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