The Simple Present

SIMPLE PRESENT

Use(uso)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Use the Simple Present to talk about habits or routines(Use el presente simple para hablar de hábitos o rutinas)

Use(uso)

SIMPLE PRESENT

I get dressed every day

They take out the garbage and do the dishes every day

Use the Simple Present to talk about habits or routines(Use el presente simple para hablar de hábitos o rutinas)

Use(uso)

SIMPLE PRESENT

I get dressed every day

They take out the garbage and do the dishes every day

Use the Simple Present to talk about habits or routines(Use el presente simple para hablar de hábitos o rutinas)

Use(uso)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Use the Simple Present to talk about habits or routines(Use el presente simple para hablar de hábitos o rutinas)

I eat dinner at 7:00 p.m.

They go for a walk every afternoon

Use(uso)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Use the Simple Present to talk about things that are of common knowledge

(Use el presente simple para hablar de cosas que son de conocimiento general)

Use(uso)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Use the Simple Present to talk about things that are of common knowledge

(Use el presente simple para hablar de cosas que son de conocimiento general)

The earth is round

Use(uso)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Use the Simple Present to talk about things that are of common knowledge

(Use el presente simple para hablar de cosas que son de conocimiento general)

The earth is round

Colombia and Venezuela have coasts in the Caribbean sea.

Use(uso)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Use the Simple Present to talk about things that are of common knowledge

(Use el presente simple para hablar de cosas que son de conocimiento general)

Use(uso)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Use the Simple Present to talk about things that are of common knowledge

(Use el presente simple para hablar de cosas que son de conocimiento general)

People drink water when they exercise.

Use(uso)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Use the Simple Present to talk about things that are of common knowledge

(Use el presente simple para hablar de cosas que son de conocimiento general)

People drink water when they exercise.

Americans cook turkey for thanksgiving

Form(forma)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Form(forma)

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

Form(forma)

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

Paola drinks water when she is tired.

Form(forma)

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

Paola drinks water when she is tired.

Mark drinks water when he is tired.

SIMPLE PRESENT

Did you notice the difference???!!!

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

In this sentence, the verb has no “S” at the end(En esta oración el verbo no tiene “S” al final)

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

She drinks water when she is tired.

In this sentence, the verb has no “S” at the end(En esta oración el verbo no tiene “S” al final)

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

She drinks water when she is tired.

He drinks water when he is tired.

In this sentence, the verb has no “S” at the end(En esta oración el verbo no tiene “S” al final)

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

She drinks water when she is tired.

He drinks water when he is tired.

In this sentence, the verb has no “S” at the end(En esta oración el verbo no tiene “S” al final)

In these sentences, the verb has “S” at the end(En estas oraciones el verbo tiene “S” al final)

SIMPLE PRESENT

But….why??? My God, why???!!

SIMPLE PRESENT

Because the pronoun is “THEY” or the subject can be replaced by “THEY”(Porque el pronombre es “THEY” o el sujeto puede ser reemplazado por “THEY”)

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

Because the pronoun is “THEY” or the subject can be replaced by “THEY”(Porque el pronombre es “THEY” o el sujeto puede ser reemplazado por “THEY”)

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

Because the pronoun is “THEY” or the subject can be replaced by “THEY”(Porque el pronombre es “THEY” o el sujeto puede ser reemplazado por “THEY”)

People drink water when they are tired.

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

Because the pronoun is “THEY” or the subject can be replaced by “THEY”(Porque el pronombre es “THEY” o el sujeto puede ser reemplazado por “THEY”)

People drink water when they are tired.

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

Because the pronoun is “THEY” or the subject can be replaced by “THEY”(Porque el pronombre es “THEY” o el sujeto puede ser reemplazado por “THEY”)

People drink water when they are tired.

“People” can be replaced by “THEY”(“People” – gente – puede ser reemplazado por “THEY” – ellos)

SIMPLE PRESENT

They drink water when they are tired.

In these sentences, the verb has no “S” at the end(En estas oraciones el verbo no tiene “S” al final)

Because the pronoun is “THEY” or the subject can be replaced by “THEY”(Porque el pronombre es “THEY” o el sujeto puede ser reemplazado por “THEY”)

People drink water when they are tired.

“People” can be replaced by “THEY”(“People” – gente – puede ser reemplazado por “THEY” – ellos)

SIMPLE PRESENT

While…(mientras que…)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Paola drinks water when she is tired.

SIMPLE PRESENT

Paola drinks water when she is tired.

She drinks water when she is tired.

SIMPLE PRESENT

Paola drinks water when she is tired.

She drinks water when she is tired.

SIMPLE PRESENT

Paola drinks water when she is tired.

“Paola” can be replaced by “She”

(“Paola” puede ser reemplazado por “she”)

She drinks water when she is tired.

SIMPLE PRESENT

Paola drinks water when she is tired.

“Paola” can be replaced by “She”

(“Paola” puede ser reemplazado por “she”)

She drinks water when she is tired.

When the subject* of the verb is or can be replaced by “HE”, “SHE” or “IT”…

(Cuando el sujeto del verbo es o puede ser reemplazdo por “HE”, “SHE” o “IT”…)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Paola drinks water when she is tired.

“Paola” can be replaced by “She”

(“Paola” puede ser reemplazado por “she”)

She drinks water when she is tired.

When the subject* of the verb is or can be replaced by “HE”, “SHE” or “IT”…

(Cuando el sujeto del verbo es o puede ser reemplazdo por “HE”, “SHE” o “IT”…)

*Subject: Who does the action. It always goes before the verb.(Subject: quien hace la acción. Siempre va antes del verbo)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Paola drinks water when she is tired.

“Paola” can be replaced by “She”

(“Paola” puede ser reemplazado por “she”)

She drinks water when she is tired.

When the subject* of the verb is or can be replaced by “HE”, “SHE” or “IT”…

(Cuando el sujeto del verbo es o puede ser reemplazdo por “HE”, “SHE” o “IT”…)

*Subject: Who does the action. It always goes before the verb.(Subject: quien hace la acción. Siempre va antes del verbo)

Add “s” at the end of the verb!Drink Drinks

SIMPLE PRESENT

But…becareful!!!!(pero…tenga cuidado!!!)

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

Adding “s” at the end depends on the ending of the verb:(el añadir “s” depende de la terminación del verbo:)

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

Adding “s” at the end depends on the ending of the verb:(el añadir “s” depende de la terminación del verbo:)

If the verb ends in: • “ss”, • “x”, • “ch”,• “sh”

add “es” at the end of the verb.(si el verbo termina en “ss”, “x”, “ch” o”sh” se añade “es” al final del verbo)

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

Adding “s” at the end depends on the ending of the verb:(el añadir “s” depende de la terminación del verbo:)

If the verb ends in: • “ss”, • “x”, • “ch”,• “sh”

add “es” at the end of the verb.(si el verbo termina en “ss”, “x”, “ch” o”sh” se añade “es” al final del verbo)

Kiss Kisses

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

Adding “s” at the end depends on the ending of the verb:(el añadir “s” depende de la terminación del verbo:)

If the verb ends in: • “ss”, • “x”, • “ch”,• “sh”

add “es” at the end of the verb.(si el verbo termina en “ss”, “x”, “ch” o”sh” se añade “es” al final del verbo)

Kiss KissesFix Fixes

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

Adding “s” at the end depends on the ending of the verb:(el añadir “s” depende de la terminación del verbo:)

If the verb ends in: • “ss”, • “x”, • “ch”,• “sh”

add “es” at the end of the verb.(si el verbo termina en “ss”, “x”, “ch” o”sh” se añade “es” al final del verbo)

Kiss KissesFix FixesWatch Watches

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

Adding “s” at the end depends on the ending of the verb:(el añadir “s” depende de la terminación del verbo:)

If the verb ends in: • “ss”, • “x”, • “ch”,• “sh”

add “es” at the end of the verb.(si el verbo termina en “ss”, “x”, “ch” o”sh” se añade “es” al final del verbo)

Kiss KissesFix FixesWatch WatchesWash Washes

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

Adding “s” at the end depends on the ending of the verb:(el añadir “s” depende de la terminación del verbo:)

If the verb ends in: • “ss”, • “x”, • “ch”,• “sh”

add “es” at the end of the verb.(si el verbo termina en “ss”, “x”, “ch” o”sh” se añade “es” al final del verbo)

Kiss KissesFix FixesWatch WatchesWash Washes

If the verb ends in the combination: • Consonant + “Y”, then:Change the “y” for “I” and add “es” at the end of the verb.

(si el verbo termina en la combinación “consonante” + “y”, cambie la “y” por la “I” y añada la “es” al final del verbo)

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

Adding “s” at the end depends on the ending of the verb:(el añadir “s” depende de la terminación del verbo:)

If the verb ends in: • “ss”, • “x”, • “ch”,• “sh”

add “es” at the end of the verb.(si el verbo termina en “ss”, “x”, “ch” o”sh” se añade “es” al final del verbo)

Kiss KissesFix FixesWatch WatchesWash Washes

If the verb ends in the combination: • Consonant + “Y”, then:Change the “y” for “I” and add “es” at the end of the verb.

(si el verbo termina en la combinación “consonante” + “y”, cambie la “y” por la “I” y añada la “es” al final del verbo)

City Cities

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

Adding “s” at the end depends on the ending of the verb:(el añadir “s” depende de la terminación del verbo:)

If the verb ends in: • “ss”, • “x”, • “ch”,• “sh”

add “es” at the end of the verb.(si el verbo termina en “ss”, “x”, “ch” o”sh” se añade “es” al final del verbo)

Kiss KissesFix FixesWatch WatchesWash Washes

If the verb ends in the combination: • Consonant + “Y”, then:Change the “y” for “I” and add “es” at the end of the verb.

(si el verbo termina en la combinación “consonante” + “y”, cambie la “y” por la “I” y añada la “es” al final del verbo)

City CitiesStudy Studies

SIMPLE PRESENT

There are some rules to follow…(hay algunas reglas a seguir…)

Adding “s” at the end depends on the ending of the verb:(el añadir “s” depende de la terminación del verbo:)

If the verb ends in: • “ss”, • “x”, • “ch”,• “sh”

add “es” at the end of the verb.(si el verbo termina en “ss”, “x”, “ch” o”sh” se añade “es” al final del verbo)

Kiss KissesFix FixesWatch WatchesWash Washes

If the verb ends in the combination: • Consonant + “Y”, then:Change the “y” for “I” and add “es” at the end of the verb.

(si el verbo termina en la combinación “consonante” + “y”, cambie la “y” por la “I” y añada la “es” al final del verbo)

City CitiesStudy Studies

Try Tries

SIMPLE PRESENT

Don’t forget!!!

SIMPLE PRESENT

Don’t forget!!!Add “s” or “es” at the end of the verb if…

(añada “s” o “es” al final del verbo si…)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Don’t forget!!!Add “s” or “es” at the end of the verb if…

(añada “s” o “es” al final del verbo si…)

1) The sentence is in affirmative form

SIMPLE PRESENT

Don’t forget!!!Add “s” or “es” at the end of the verb if…

(añada “s” o “es” al final del verbo si…)

1) The sentence is in affirmative form

He walks to school everyday.

SIMPLE PRESENT

Don’t forget!!!Add “s” or “es” at the end of the verb if…

(añada “s” o “es” al final del verbo si…)

1) The sentence is in affirmative form

He walks to school everyday.

2) The subject of the sentence is (or can be replaced) by “He”, “She”, “It”.

SIMPLE PRESENT

Don’t forget!!!Add “s” or “es” at the end of the verb if…

(añada “s” o “es” al final del verbo si…)

1) The sentence is in affirmative form

He walks to school everyday.

2) The subject of the sentence is (or can be replaced) by “He”, “She”, “It”.

Michael walks to school everyday. (he)

SIMPLE PRESENT

Thank you!!!!