In this lesson, students learn and practice using the Be verb in the simple present with subject pronouns and nouns. They also learn common vocabulary used with the Be verb.

Simple Present – Be

Feelings

In this lesson, students practice using the verb “to have” in the simple present with subject pronouns and nouns. They also learn common vocabulary with “have."

Simple Present – Have

In this lesson, students practice forming the simple present tense with subject pronouns and nouns. They also learn vocabulary for common actions. 

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Simple Present 

Daily Routines – Pre Beg

In this lesson, students learn common vocabulary and practice forming singular and plural nouns.

Singular & Plural Nouns

In this lesson, students practice forming yes/no questions in the simple present tense with the Be verb using subject pronouns and nouns. They also learn common vocabulary used with the Be verb.

Yes/No Questions with Be

In this lesson, students practice using adjectives with the Be verb in the simple present tense. They also use various subject pronouns and nouns.

Adjectives with Be

Descriptive Adjectives – Pre Beg

In this lesson, students practice forming Yes/No questions in the simple present tense with “do” and “does.” They use subject pronouns and nouns. They also learn vocabulary for common actions and states.

Yes/No Questions

After doing this lesson, students will be able to express food likes and dislikes and describe basic tastes. They will also review some names of common foods. 

Do You Like It?

In this lesson, students practice forming sentences with “can.” They use subject pronouns and nouns. They also learn vocabulary for common actions.

Can / Do You?

In this lesson, students learn how to ask to borrow something. They also review some names of classroom/office objects. This lesson introduces the articles _a_ and _an_ before singular nouns.

Can I Borrow It?

This digital assessment goes with <a href="https://ellii.com/packs/grammar-groundwork-1/materials">Grammar Groundwork 1</a>. Use this assessment as an exit exam for this course. It can also be used for preview or review.

**Note**: This resource can also be used outside of this course for placement and needs assessment.

Grammar Groundwork 1

Help your students start building an English grammar foundation with these basics. Students learn or review the simple present, nouns, adjectives, and questions.

A 14 unit ESL course focusing on simple grammar tenses with visually rich, skill-building grammar practice drills.