Present Simple Tense
We use present simple tense to talk about routine:
I wake up at seven.
What time do you wake up?
I get up at about seven thirty.
What time do you get up?
I make coffee.
Do you drink coffee?
I drink my coffee.
I put my clothes on. (I get dressed)
I clean my teeth.
I wash my face.
I go out.
I walk to the bus stop.
What time does the bus come?
It comes at ten to eight.
Where do you work?
I work in the north of the city.
Is it far?
Yes, It is. It is a long way.
How far is it?
It is about eight kilometres from here.
How long does it take?
It takes an hour on the bus.
Do you have a job?
No, I don’t.
I want to work.
I want to work but I don’t have a job.
Do not confuse present simple tense with present continuous tense!
Link to the meanings of the word “present”
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Verbal phrases 4 (with Audio)
Verbal Phrases 5 (with Audio)
Verbal Phrases 6 (with Audio)
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