ESL Grammar Songs 🎶

Simple Present 01

Exercise 01- Listening

Instructions:

Play the video and read the lyrics while you listen to the song. Identify the 7 differences in the lyrics.

My Day

Verse 1

Rise and smile, it’s morning time
I get out of bed, feeling fine
Brush my teeth, wash my hair
Choose nice clothes to wear

Chorus

Everyday life, it’s so much fun
From dawn to dusk, till day is done
We work, we play, we talk, we run
This is how our days are spun!

Verse 2

Lunchtime comes, I eat and rest
After school, I pet my cat
Do my homework, watch some shows
Take a bath, day comes to a close

(2x)

Repeat Verse 1

Repeat Chorus

Exercise 02 – Writing 1 – Questions

Instructions:

Read the corrected lyrics and answer the questions below:

Comprehension Questions
  1. What time of day does the song describe at the beginning?
  2. How does the person feel when they get out of bed?
  3. Name three morning activities mentioned in the song.
  4. According to the chorus, from when to when does the day last?
  5. What four actions are mentioned in the chorus that people do during the day?
  6. When does the person eat lunch?
  7. What does the person do after school?
  8. What two activities does the person do in the evening before going to bed?
  9. How does the day end according to the song?
  10. What phrase is repeated at the end of both verses to show the day is finishing?

Exercise 03 – Writing 2 – Grammar

Instructions:

Read the sentences from the lyrics and rewrite them in their Negative form.

Example:

I like apples.

I don’t like apples.

  • 1. I jump out of bed.
  • 2. I brush my teeth.
  • 3. I comb my hair.
  • 4. I choose cool clothes to wear.
  • 5. We work.
  • 6. We play.
  • 7. We laugh.
  • 8. We run.
  • 9. Lunchtime comes.
  • 10. I eat and chat.
  • 11. After school, I pet my cat.
  • 12. I do my homework.
  • 13. I watch some shows.
  • 14. I take a shower.
  • 15. The day comes to a close.

Exercise 04 – Speaking – Personal Questions

Instructions:

Think of the questions below and share your answers with a partner:

  1. What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
  2. How do you feel when you get out of bed?
  3. What’s the first thing you do after waking up?
  4. What kind of clothes do you like to wear to school?
  5. What’s your favorite part of the day? Why?
  6. What do you usually do during lunchtime?
  7. Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind? If no, would you like one?
  8. When do you usually do your homework?
  9. What’s your favorite TV show or movie to watch?
  10. How do you end your day? What’s the last thing you do before going to bed?

Tutorial for Teachers

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