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Learners of English find the Simple Present difficult to master. And there is a reason for that. The Simple Present is neither simple nor present. This tense speaks about the recurrence of a particular action and not about the performance of the action itself, either in the present, the past or in the future.

When I say He reads books, I don’t mean that he read the books or he is reading the books or he will read the books. I mean that he has the hobby or the habit (it depends on how you look at it) of reading books. My uncle reads the newspapers in the toilet!

The verb in the simple present is in the root form; the root forms of the verbs are, for example, go, read, travel and work. We add s to this root form when we combine it with He, she or it.

He works for a bank. I get up at four in the morning. The bus stops here.

We use this tense quite frequently in our speech situations. We use it to speak about what we do every day or every time:

He drives to work. They go to the sea-side every weekend.

We use this tense to speak about how frequently an action is performed.

He goes to church on Sundays. He rarely goes on vacations. Yeah, he calls me sometimes.

We use this tense to speak about customs or norms that people follow.

They celebrate the 21st birthday on a grand scale.

We use this tense to speak about actions that in our opinion are permanent.

He lives in Kenilworth. (He has settled there.) She works for Price Water Coopers. (She holds a permanent position there.)

And finally, we use this tense to speak about what are universal truths. They follow universal laws and do not change.

The sun rises in the east. It rains in August. Water boils at 100 degrees.

We form questions in the simple present by using do or does.

Do you smoke? Does she call you?

We negate the simple present tense by using do not or does not.

She does not smoke. They do not make this product any more.

Remember that do not is contracted to don’t, and does not is contracted to doesn’t.

Next time when you write or speak, find out whether you use this tense correctly.

True confessions time.

Corporate leaders around the world confess to a singular dread of presenting in front of groups. It’s shocking, really. Grown men in dark blue suits. Successful women who have smashed the glass ceiling.

They should be confident. They should feel great and ready to jump up and take center stage. But, it’s not the case.

In the quiet safety of a hallway. Next to the elevator. Over a cup of coffee. These men and women tell a simple story:

“I dread presenting.”

“I get nauseous just thinking about it!”

“I’ve had presentation skills training on my development plan for the last 15 years.”

This is bad news. Smart, well-educated professionals who would rather stay under the covers than step into the spotlight. All that knowledge, insight and contribution hidden or lost. This is a sorry shame.

But good news is close behind.

Learning how to feel confident giving presentations has gotten easier than ever before. An entire new source for professional development training is now available: online presentation skills training.

Previously, busy professionals relied on expensive in-house training programs, exorbitant coaching fees and public seminars. No more. Now, the choice is clear: self-study courses are the way to go.

These leaders are men and women who know the importance of professional skills training. It’s a career booster like no other. It is the critical key to unlock more job opportunity, better promotions, and greater success.

While senior leadership promotions often look for work experience, smart organizations value communication training and leadership presentation skills.

The big question every professional should ask is this: what’s on your calendar for becoming a confident presenter?

Let’s look at the big ‘excuses’ that could be standing in your way:

1. No travel budget

Online course and skill development is now available from many websites. With webinars it is easy to learn the skills you need to succeed.

2. No time

No worries. Get quick training bites in short video tutorials. Grab new ideas in cheat sheets and blueprints you can use from the convenience of your home, office or hotel room.

3. No money

Hey, let’s kick that excuse to the curb. New pricing and new low cost options provide high-value for as little as pennies a day!

4. No support from boss

With new online solutions for every budget, you don’t need to wait for approval from your boss or organization. In fact, you’d be smarter to take your career path into your own hands.

By conquering your fear of presenting, you’ll be uniquely positioned for promotions, job opportunities, and attracting employers who value education.

5. No confidence

Lack of confidence is not truly a barrier. It’s more a warning light on your internal dashboard. Ad when this warning light is flashing it’s signaling one thing: it’s time to solidify your intent.

Focus on finding resources that are non-judgmental and confidence boosting. Lack of confidence arises because you haven’t yet learned the step-by-step system to feel good, relaxed and natural presenting in front of groups.

Remember this important fact: learning to be a confident presenter is a skill. It’s a learnable skill. The sooner you start learning the ropes, the sooner you’ll be free of nervous jitters.

The most powerful presenters today often started because they recognized one thing: if they stay stuck in excuses, they will never achieve their career goals.

These professionals learned in the same way you can. Take the first step. Then the second. In no time you’ll have new professional skills that can take you to the top of your career.