I suggest using what I call the Speaking Success System, which is at the heart of all my teaching and courses:
- Discover: Learn the grammar rule through context.
- Practise: Use the rule in speaking exercises.
- Review: Reflect on your usage and make improvements.
For example, consider the IELTS question: “Do you usually cook at home?”
Sample answer:
Yes, I cook most evenings after work. I usually cook Spanish dishes because I like them. Right now, I am learning how to cook Italian food.
Notice the use of present simple for routines (“I cook,” “I usually cook”) and present continuous for actions happening now (“I am learning”).
Now practise making and speaking out your own answer, focusing on using the present simple and present continuous.
You can repeat for all questions using this structure “do you usually ______?”
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