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A1 · Gold · Basic

Verb to Be — Present Simple

Suggested time: 25 minutes
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  1. LEARN5 min

    Presentation

    Explain the pattern and read the examples together.

    Open presentation
  2. PRACTISE10 min

    Grammar Jackpot

    Play 10 questions and discuss one answer with the class.

    Open Gold game
  3. CHECK10 min

    Online worksheet

    Complete both pages, check answers and retry mistakes.

    Open Gold worksheet
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