Present simple

Grammar explanation

We can use the present simple to talk about things we do regularly.

I go to the gym three times a week.
We drink coffee at work.

We can also use it for things which are generally true.

She loves her job.
A lot of people work at home now.

Remember that we add s or es for he, she and it. Sometimes we also change y to i. 

My favourite TV show starts at 8 o'clock.
She finishes work early on Fridays.
My brother studies at university.

The he, she and it forms for have, do and go are irregular. 

He has a flat in the city centre.
She does yoga on Tuesdays.
My dog goes for a walk every morning.

For the negative, we use don't or doesn't.

We don't eat meat.
She doesn't have a lot of free time.

For questions, we use do or does.

Do you watch a lot of films?
Does he speak English?