General English A2 · Lesson 2A

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The rules behind this lesson — form, use, model sentences and the mistakes to avoid.

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Grammar focus of this lesson

Present simple at A2+ — with adverbs, tend to & contrast

2 structures

Present simple
For routines, habits, facts and things that are generally true.
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Rules & form
- ›Add -s / -es with he / she / it: she works, he watches, it goes.
- ›Negative and questions use do / does + base verb.
- ›Typical words: always, usually, every day, on Mondays.
Examples
- “I start work at nine.”
- “She doesn't drink coffee.”
- “Do you live near the office?”
Watch out · After does, never add -s: Does she works? ✗ → Does she work? ✓
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Adverbs of frequency
They say how often something happens.
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Rules & form
- ›always (100%) · usually · often · sometimes · hardly ever · never (0%).
- ›Before the main verb: I often travel.
- ›After be: She is always late.
- ›Longer phrases (every day, twice a week) go at the end.
Examples
- “We usually meet on Tuesdays.”
- “He's never nervous in presentations.”
- “I check my email twice a day.”
Watch out · With never the verb stays positive: I don't never go ✗.
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