Grammar learning path · A1 Beginner
Present tense foundations.
Learn the present system step by step: describe people and situations with be, talk about routines with the present simple, and show actions in progress with the present continuous. The final contrast helps you choose by meaning.
3 lessons18 exercisesIn order, or à la carte
Start path — Lesson 1
First lesson · Present Simple of "be"
What you'll learn.
- Use am, is, and are in statements and questions.
- Form the present simple with ordinary verbs and third-person endings.
- Form the present continuous and distinguish current actions from routines.
Before you start.
- Recognise subjects and base verb forms.
Lessons in this path.
Take them in order- 1Lesson 1Present Simple of "be"
Introduces am, is, and are for descriptions and situations, with affirmative, negative, and question forms.
- 2Lesson 2Present Simple
Builds the present simple for habits, facts, and routines, including do-support, third-person spelling, and frequency expressions.
- 3Lesson 3Present Continuous
Adds be + -ing for actions in progress, with spelling, negatives, questions, time signals, and a first contrast with habits.
Ready?
Present Simple of "be".
Begin with the first lesson and work through the practice at your own pace.