MY MOM PLAYS TENNIS TWICE A WEEK WITH MY SISTER

In this lesson, we will learn how to talk about routines and activities using the simple present tense. We will focus on a common sport: tennis. We will also talk about how often people do certain activities, using time expressions such as twice a week, every day, or on weekends. The simple present tense is often used to describe things people do regularly.

Examples:

My mom plays tennis twice a week with my sister.
He goes to the gym every Monday and Wednesday.
They play soccer on weekends.

GRAMMAR: Simple Present + Time Expressions

We use the simple present tense to talk about things people do regularly or habits. Time expressions like twice a week, every day, or on Mondays help describe how often we do these activities.

Structure:

Subject + base verb + time expression
Subject + don’t/doesn’t + base verb + time expression (negative form)

Examples:

I play tennis every weekend.
She doesn’t play tennis on weekdays.
We play soccer once a week.
He doesn’t go swimming on Sundays.

VOCABULARY

Tennis – a sport where players use rackets to hit a ball over a net.
Racket – an object used to hit the tennis ball.
Court – the area where tennis is played.
Ball – a round object used in many sports, including tennis.
Serve – the action of starting the game by hitting the ball.
Game – a structured activity with rules, like tennis.
Match – a competition between two players or teams.
Sister – a female sibling.
Week – a period of seven days.
Exercise – physical activity to improve health.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I play tennis [time expression].
Do you play tennis often?
We play together every [time expression].
She doesn’t play tennis on [day].
How often do you play tennis?

SENTENCES

Positive:

My mom plays tennis twice a week.
He plays football every weekend.

Negative:

My mom doesn’t play tennis on Mondays.
They don’t play tennis on weekdays.

Questions:

How often do you play tennis?
Does your mom play tennis every week?

Answers:

Yes, she plays tennis twice a week.
No, she doesn’t. She plays three times a week.

CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, Laura! Does your mom play tennis?

Laura: Yes, she does! My mom plays tennis twice a week with my sister.

Anna: That’s cool! When do they play?

Laura: They play on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Anna: Wow! I don’t play tennis, but I play basketball with my friends on weekends.

Laura: Tennis is so much fun. Do you want to try playing with us?

Anna: Maybe! I’ve never tried tennis before, but it sounds exciting.

READING

Maria loves sports, and her favorite one is tennis. She plays tennis twice a week with her sister, Rosa. They usually play on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after school. Maria loves the game because it’s fun and helps her stay fit. Rosa is also very good at tennis. They practice together, and sometimes they play matches with their friends. Maria always feels happy after playing tennis because it’s a great way to exercise and have fun.

Questions and Answers:

How often does Maria play tennis?
- She plays tennis twice a week.
Who does Maria play with?
- She plays with her sister, Rosa.
When do they play tennis?
- They play on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Why does Maria like tennis?
- She likes tennis because it’s fun and helps her stay fit.

BREAKING

MY MOM PLAYS TENNIS TWICE A WEEK WITH MY SISTER