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PRESENT

Present simple

The base form of the verb, with -s for he / she / it. One form, nine jobs: learn them one rule at a time.

Базова форма дієслова, з -s для he / she / it. Одна форма — дев'ять призначень, вчіть по одному правилу.

I / you / we / theyhe / she / it
+I workShe works
−I don't workShe doesn't work
?Do you work?Does she work?

Spelling: watch → watches · go → goes · study → studies · have → has

A1

Habits and routines

New

Use it for things you do regularly, often with always, usually or every day. Для того, що ви робите регулярно, часто з always, usually, every day.

subject+ verb (+s)+ time word

  • I get up at seven every day. Я щодня встаю о сьомій.
  • She usually walks to work. Вона зазвичай ходить на роботу пішки.
  • She walk to work.
  • She walks to work.

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They   TV in the morning.

A1

Facts and things that are always true

New

Use it for things that are always or generally true. Для того, що завжди або загалом є правдою.

subject+ verb (+s)

  • Water boils at 100 degrees. Вода кипить при 100 градусах.
  • Cats don't like water. Коти не люблять воду.
  • The sun is rising in the east.
  • The sun rises in the east.

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Penguins   fly.

A2

State verbs: know, like, want

New

Verbs for thoughts, feelings and having stay in the present simple, even about right now. Дієслова думок, почуттів і володіння лишаються в present simple, навіть про «зараз».

subject+ know / like / want / need

  • I know her brother. Я знаю її брата.
  • Do you understand the question? Ти розумієш питання?
  • I am knowing the answer.
  • I know the answer.

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He don't understand the question.

A2

Timetables and schedules

New

Use it for future events fixed by a timetable: trains, films, classes. Для майбутніх подій за розкладом: потяги, фільми, заняття.

subject+ verb (+s)+ time

  • The train leaves at 6:15. Потяг відправляється о 6:15.
  • The course starts next Monday. Курс починається наступного понеділка.
  • Our flight leave at noon.
  • Our flight leaves at noon.

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Our classes on 1 September.

A2

Instructions and directions

New

Use it to explain steps or the way somewhere, one action after another. Щоб пояснити кроки або дорогу, дія за дією.

you+ verb+ then you+ verb

  • You go straight on and turn left at the bank. Ідете прямо й повертаєте ліворуч біля банку.
  • First you open the app, then you tap Start. Спершу відкриваєте застосунок, потім натискаєте Start.
  • First you will open the app.
  • First you open the app.

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First you the lid, then you add water.

B1

After if, when, before: about the future

New

After if, when, before or as soon as use the present simple, not will, even about the future. Після if, when, before, as soon as — present simple, а не will, навіть про майбутнє.

when / if+ subject+ verb (+s)+ , … will …

  • If it rains, we'll stay at home. Якщо піде дощ, ми залишимося вдома.
  • Call me when you get there. Подзвони, коли доберешся.
  • When she will arrive, I'll tell her.
  • When she arrives, I'll tell her.

Типова помилка: Типова помилка: «коли вона приїде» — майбутній час, а в англійській тут present simple.

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Don't leave before I   back.

B1

I promise, I suggest, I agree

New

Some verbs do the action as you say them: I promise, I suggest, I apologise. Деякі дієслова виконують дію в момент мовлення: I promise, I suggest, I apologise.

I+ promise / suggest / agree+ …

  • I promise I'll be careful. Обіцяю, що буду обережним.
  • I suggest we leave early. Пропоную виїхати раніше.
  • I am promising to call you.
  • I promise to call you.

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I   with you completely.

B2

Telling stories and summaries

New

Use it to tell a story or summarise a plot. It makes events feel immediate. Щоб розповісти історію або переказати сюжет: події звучать живіше.

so+ subject+ verb (+s)+ and+ verb (+s)

  • So I walk into the room and everyone stops talking. І от я заходжу в кімнату, і всі замовкають.
  • In the film, a boy finds a dragon's egg. У фільмі хлопчик знаходить яйце дракона.
  • He walks in and said hello.
  • He walks in and says hello.

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The film tell the story of a lost dog.

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Don't you think…? Asking for agreement

New

A negative question is a polite way to push for agreement. Заперечне питання — ввічливий спосіб схилити до згоди.

Don't / Doesn't+ subject+ verb+ …?

  • Don't you think it's a bit expensive? Тобі не здається, що це трохи дорого?
  • Doesn't this remind you of Paris? Хіба це не нагадує тобі Париж?
  • "Don't you like it?" "No, I like it."
  • "Don't you like it?" "Yes, I do."

Типова помилка: Українською відповідаємо «Ні, подобається», а англійською — за фактом: Yes, I do.

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Doesn't you agree that it's unfair?