Usually and Today — Teacher Answers

A2 · Present simple versus continuous · 50–60 minutes

1. Warmer

Invite observations and connect the picture to the lesson topic. Answers vary. Introduce the target pattern before expecting independent use.

2. Vocabulary

1–C; 2–E; 3–A; 4–D; 5–B.

3–4. Reading and comprehension

1. He walks.
2. It is raining heavily.
3. In the school hall.
4. He plays football.

5–6. Grammar and guided practice

1. walks
2. is taking
3. is waiting
4. talk
5. wants
6. is not playing / isn’t playing

Accept equivalent full and contracted negative forms. Ask learners to explain their choices using the grammar panel.

7. Teacher-read listening script

Read twice at a natural, clear pace, with a pause between readings. Clarify vocabulary first if needed.

Sara usually cycles to work, but today she is walking. Her bicycle is at the repair shop. She normally starts work at nine. Today, she is starting at ten. She usually has lunch with her team. Today, she is eating with her sister. She likes these small changes.

1. bicycle / cycling
2. walking / on foot
3. repair shop
4. ten / 10 am
5. her sister

8. Speaking

Personal answers vary. Allow pairs to rehearse. Monitor the target grammar and support follow-up questions with What, Where, When or Why as appropriate.

9. Grammar detective

1. He usually walks to school.
2. They play football every day.
3. Today she is eating in the hall.
4. I want a sandwich.

10. Writing and reflection

Check that learners follow the writing task, use the target forms accurately and make complete sentences. Personal examples vary.

Exit answers: walks; is riding.

Suggested timing and support

Warmer/vocabulary: 8 minutes; reading/comprehension: 10; grammar/practice: 12; listening: 7; speaking/game: 10; writing/reflection: 8. Give a word bank or sentence frames for support. For extension, ask pairs to create two more questions. All texts and activities are original English Drills material.