Salem usually works in an office, but this week he is working from home. He normally drives to work, but today he is sitting at his kitchen table with his laptop. He likes the quiet morning.
Week 4 — Real-Life A1 Communication · general-english · 90 min
Present Simple vs Present Progressive
المضارع البسيط مقابل المضارع المستمر
Daily Expression
التعبير اليومي
Pronunciation / Phonics
النطق والصوتيات
Example
- • Contrast natural rhythm:
- • I work every day.
- • I'm working now.
Core Language
اللغة الأساسية
Example
- • Present simple = routine / fact
- • Present progressive = now / temporary
- • Examples:
- • I drive to work every day.
- • I'm driving now.
- • She usually studies at home.
- • She's studying at the library today.
المضارع البسيط للروتين، والمستمر لما يحدث الآن أو بصورة مؤقتة.
Speaking
التحدث
Example
- • Contrast pairs:
- • usually / now
- • every day / today
- • on Fridays / at the moment
Short Writing
كتابة قصيرة
Example
- • Write 3 pairs:
- • I usually ______, but today I'm ______.
Reading & Vocabulary
قراءة ومفردات
usually
عادة
this week
هذا الأسبوع
from home
من المنزل
normally
عادةً
quiet
هادئ
Practice
Reading questions — أسئلة القراءة
- 1. Salem usually works _____. A. at home B. in an office C. in a café D. outside
- 2. This week he is working _____. A. from home B. at school C. at a hotel D. in a hospital
- 3. Today he is using his _____. A. phone only B. television C. laptop D. car
Practice
Quick Check — اختبار سريع
- 1. She usually _____ at 8:00, but today she _____ at 9:00. A. starts / is starting B. is starting / starts C. start / starting D. starts / starts now