What are the benefits of using simple present when reading stories?

It makes the story easier to follow. Since present simple is a basic and common tense, readers or listeners can quickly understand the main ideas.

One benefit is that it makes learning more engaging. Instead of just studying grammar rules, you get to follow a story. It also helps with verb conjugation in the simple present, which is a fundamental part of English. Moreover, it gives you examples of how to use the tense in different situations like describing people's habits or facts about the world.

One benefit is simplicity. 3 letter words are easy to read and understand, so they can help make the story accessible. For example, 'cup' or 'pen'.

It makes the family story more interesting. Acting out the story during a theatre game grabs the attention better than just reading it silently or even aloud in a normal way.

One benefit is improving your vocabulary. The simple stories use common Japanese words which you can easily pick up. For example, words related to daily life like 'tabemono' (food) or 'ie' (house).

Simple stories provide context. For instance, if you learn the word 'tree' in a story about a boy climbing a tree, it's easier to remember because you have a mental picture of it.

It helps improve vocabulary. You'll encounter new words in a context that makes it easier to understand their meaning. Also, it gives you a feel for French grammar in a natural way.

It improves your vocabulary. Since the stories are in simple English, new words are easy to understand and remember.

They are great for teaching moral lessons. Stories such as 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' teach kids about the importance of honesty. Reading these stories helps kids internalize values in a fun and engaging way. It also helps with their emotional development as they can relate to the characters in the stories.