We use the Simple Present tense more than any other tense in English.
One way we use it is to describe routine actions and things we do regularly. Let Carter (the dog with human hands) show you how it works. Listen to him describe his breakfast routine and you’ll hear lots of examples.
Notice we form negatives with do and not. (I don’t drink coffee. I don’t need a napkin.)
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Carter’s breakfast routine video script
It’s breakfast time!
I don’t drink coffee. I drink tea.
I read the newspaper.
Then I plan my day.
I check the weather.
It’s going to be sunny today. Yay! That’s terrific!
Next I have some milk and cereal.
More please. It’s great.
Then I call Trixie.
Hey Trixie. What are we doing today?
You’re busy? With Rover? Hmph!
I eat my toast with honey. Lots of honey. Lots and lots of honey.
Napkin? I don’t need a napkin.
I finish with a banana.
It’s delicious.
How do you start your day?
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4 thoughts on “The Present Simple Tense – Carter’s breakfast routine”
Thanks for these informative, useful videos! Sometimes my classes seem to overhear my explanations- bringing a new ‘teacher’ into the classroom is sometimes more effective. And such delightful teachers! Well done!
Thanks so much Miriam. It’s great to hear they are useful.
A million thanks for all the wonderful videos that you share with everyone.
So glad you like them Amel! Thanks for writing.