Simple Present

You're here early again, Tony. Do you always take this bus?

Yes, I do. It gets me to work before eight.

I usually take the next bus, but I have an early class today.

What time do you get up on weekdays?

Around seven. I need two alarms because I love sleeping.

I get up at six thirty, but I still move very slowly in the morning.

Do you eat breakfast before you leave home?

Not usually. I buy coffee and a sandwich near my office.

I always eat at home. I can't start the day without breakfast.

That sounds healthier than my morning routine.

What do you do when the bus is late?

I walk to the train station and take the train instead.

That sounds like a long trip.

It is, but I listen to music, so the time passes quickly.

Look, our bus is coming now.

Great. Let's find two seats before it gets crowded.

I'm a little worried about our English test on Friday.

Me too, but I usually feel better when I study with someone.

How often do you study English at home?

About three evenings a week. I study for thirty or forty minutes.

I study every day, but only for twenty minutes.

That is still good. What do you usually practice?

I read my notes and write new words in a notebook.

I listen to short conversations and repeat the sentences.

Do you practice speaking with anyone?

Yes. My friend and I talk online twice a week.

I don't speak very often because I feel nervous.

I feel nervous too, but it gets easier with practice.

Can we study together tomorrow after class?

Of course. We can review the vocabulary first.

Then we can practice speaking and ask each other questions.

Good plan. I already feel better about the test.

You look tired, Sofia. Do you usually get home this late?

Yes, I do. The train is often slow after work.

What do you eat when you get home late?

I usually buy dinner near the station because I don't want to cook.

I understand, but I like cooking after work. It helps me relax.

Really? What do you usually make?

Simple food, like pasta, soup, or rice with vegetables.

That sounds good. I don't cook very well.

You don't need a difficult recipe. I know a very easy pasta dish.

Tell me about it. I need something quick tonight.

You cook the pasta, add tomatoes and cheese, and mix everything together.

Do you add any meat?

Sometimes, but I usually make it with vegetables.

Perfect. I already have tomatoes and cheese at home.

Then you have everything you need.

Great. Tonight I cook instead of buying dinner.

My English class starts in ten minutes, but my camera doesn't work again.

Does that happen often?

Yes, it does. The camera sometimes stops working before class.

I always check my laptop and microphone before the lesson.

I know, but I usually wait until the last minute.

Try restarting your laptop. That often fixes the problem.

Okay, give me a minute.

Where do you usually take your class?

In the kitchen. The internet works better there.

I study in my bedroom because it is quieter.

Do you take notes during the lesson?

Sometimes. I usually listen and speak more than I write.

I write new words and example sentences in a notebook.

We study in different ways, but both ways work.

The camera works now. Your idea helped!

Great. Open the class before the teacher starts without us.