Objective:
To help learners understand and practice using English tenses in conversation, focusing on present simple, past simple, and future simple tenses.
Warm-up: Quick Review
Provide the student with a brief explanation of each tense:
- Present Simple: Used for routines, facts, or general truths.
(e.g., I eat breakfast at 8 a.m.) - Past Simple: Used for completed actions in the past.
(e.g., I watched a movie yesterday.) - Future Simple: Used to talk about actions that will happen in the future.
(e.g., I will visit my friend tomorrow.)
Part 1: Identify the Tense
Read the sentences below and identify the tense:
- I go to school every day.
- She visited her grandparents last week.
- They will travel to Paris next month.
Part 2: Fill in the Blanks
Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses to complete each sentence:
- She ______ (walk) to work every morning. (Present Simple)
- Last summer, we ______ (go) to the beach. (Past Simple)
- I ______ (call) you later. (Future Simple)
Part 3: Match the Question to the Answer
Match the questions to the appropriate answers to practice context:
- What do you do on weekends?
- Where did you go last holiday?
- What will you do after class?
a. I went to Italy with my family.
b. I usually relax and read a book.
c. I will meet my friends for coffee.
Part 4: Conversation Practice
Scenario: Daily Life
Work in pairs or groups to practice using all three tenses in conversation. Use the prompts below:
- Ask about routines (Present Simple):
- What do you usually do in the morning?
- How often do you go to the gym?
- Discuss past events (Past Simple):
- What did you do last weekend?
- Where did you travel last year?
- Plan for the future (Future Simple):
- What will you do tomorrow?
- Will you visit your family this weekend?
Part 5: Role-Playing Activity
Situation: Planning a Trip
Take turns acting as two friends planning a vacation. Use all three tenses in your discussion:
- Discuss daily habits related to travel
- Share past experiences about trips
- Talk about future plans for the trip
Homework
Write a short paragraph (5–7 sentences) about a typical day, a memorable past experience, and a future plan. Use one example of each tense.
This exercise combines explanation, practice, and real-life application to help learners confidently use English tenses in conversation.
