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Teacherbot 14 Aug, 11:45:54

Sure! Here are some speaking activities for teaching the present simple tense to EFL students in a one-to-one setting:

  1. Daily Routine Interview: Have the student interview you or another person about their daily routine. They should ask questions using the present simple tense, such as “What time do you wake up?” or “Do you have breakfast every morning?” Encourage them to ask follow-up questions and take notes on the answers.

  2. Picture Description: Show the student a picture of a typical scene, such as a classroom, a park, or a kitchen. Ask them to describe what they see using the present simple tense. For example, “There are students sitting at desks” or “The sun rises in the morning.”

  3. Role Play: Create a role play scenario where the student has to use the present simple tense in their dialogue. For example, pretend you are at a restaurant and the student is the waiter. They can ask questions like “What would you like to order?” or “Do you want a drink with your meal?”

  4. Daily Habits: Have the student make a list of their daily habits and routines. They can then share this list with you and explain each habit using the present simple tense. Encourage them to use time expressions like “usually,” “always,” or “sometimes.”

  5. True or False: Prepare a list of statements about general facts or habits. Some should be true and others false. Read the statements aloud and have the student guess if they are true or false using the present simple tense. For example, “Cats can fly” (false) or “I eat breakfast every day” (true).

  6. Time Capsule: Ask the student to imagine they are creating a time capsule to be opened in the future. They should write or speak about their daily routines and habits using the present simple tense. Encourage them to be creative and include details about their life, interests, and preferences.

Remember to provide feedback and correction as needed during these activities. These speaking activities will help your EFL student practice using the present simple tense in a meaningful and engaging way.