In this lesson, we learn how to talk about sports you do regularly, especially using time expressions such as every weekend, on Sundays, or in the summer. We use the simple present tense to talk about regular activities and habits.
Examples:
I usually go surfing on Saturdays.
She surfs every weekend.
We go to the beach in the summer.
GRAMMAR: Simple Present + Time Expressions
Use the simple present tense to talk about routines or things you do often. Add time expressions to explain when you do them.
Structure:
Subject + base verb + time expression
Subject + don’t/doesn’t + base verb + time expression
Examples:
I go surfing on Sundays.
He surfs in the morning.
They don’t go surfing in winter.
She doesn’t surf during the week.
Time Expressions:
every weekend
on Saturdays
in the summer
after school
in the morning
VOCABULARY
Surfing – a sport where you ride on waves using a surfboard.
Beach – a sandy place near the sea.
Waves – moving water in the ocean.
Board – a flat object used for surfing.
Summer – the warmest season of the year.
Weekend – Saturday and Sunday.
Morning – the early part of the day.
Sport – an activity where people move and play.
Fun – something you enjoy.
Windy – when the wind is strong.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I usually go surfing...
On weekends, I go to the beach.
Do you surf often?
It’s fun to surf in the summer.
The waves are big today.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I go surfing every weekend.
She enjoys surfing in the morning.
Negative:
I don’t surf during the week.
He doesn’t like surfing in cold water.
Questions:
When do you usually go surfing?
Does she surf in the summer?
Answers:
I go surfing on Saturdays.
Yes, she does. She loves it!
CONVERSATION
Leo: Hi, Mia! Do you surf?
Mia: Yes, I do. I love surfing!
Leo: Cool! When do you usually go surfing?
Mia: I usually go on Sunday mornings. The waves are great.
Leo: That sounds fun. Do you go with friends?
Mia: Yes, I go with my brother and our friend Jack.
Leo: I’ve never tried it. Is it hard?
Mia: At first, yes. But after some practice, it’s really fun!
READING
Anna lives near the beach. She loves the ocean and goes surfing every weekend. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, she takes her surfboard and goes to the beach with her dad. Sometimes the waves are small, and sometimes they are big. Anna wears a wetsuit when the water is cold. Surfing is her favorite sport because it is exciting and fun.
Questions and Answers:
Where does Anna live?
She lives near the beach.
When does she go surfing?
She goes surfing every weekend.
Who goes with her?
She goes with her dad.
What does she wear when the water is cold?
She wears a wetsuit.
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