EXPLAIN HOW OFTEN YOU DO THINGS

 Talking about how often you do things is a fundamental part of communication. You can describe daily habits, routines, and activities by using specific time expressions and adverbs of frequency. This topic introduces learners to terms such as "always," "sometimes," "rarely," and phrases like "once a week." Learners will also practice asking and answering questions about frequency to share details about their lives or understand others' routines.

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GRAMMAR

1. Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency describe how often something happens. They are placed:

• Before the main verb: "I always read books."
• After the verb 'to be': "She is usually happy."

Common Adverbs of Frequency (from 100% to 0%):

• Always (100%): I always drink coffee in the morning.
• Usually (90%): They usually go to the park on weekends.
• Often (70%): We often watch TV at night.
• Sometimes (50%): He sometimes eats pizza for dinner.
• Rarely (20%): She rarely visits her grandparents.
• Never (0%): I never smoke.

2. Time Expressions for Frequency

You can also use time expressions to describe how often you do things.

• Every + time period:

  • "I exercise every day."
  • "She cleans her room every week."

• Once/twice/three times + time period:

  • "I go to the gym twice a week."
  • "He calls his parents once a month."

• On specific days:

  • "We meet on Mondays."
  • "I don’t study on Sundays."

3. Questions About Frequency

Use how often to ask about the frequency of an activity:

• Question Form:

  • How often + do/does + subject + base verb?
  • "How often do you go jogging?"
  • "How often does she travel?"

• Answer Form:

  • Use an adverb of frequency or time expression:
    • "I usually jog twice a week."
    • "She rarely travels."

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VOCABULARY

1. Frequently: Happening often.
   Example: "I frequently visit my friends."

2. Occasionally: Happening from time to time.
   Example: "He occasionally eats fast food."

3. Habit: A regular action or behavior.
   Example: "Reading is a habit for her."

4. Daily: Happening every day.
   Example: "I take a shower daily."

5. Weekly: Happening every week.
   Example: "We have a meeting weekly."

6. Monthly: Happening every month.
   Example: "He pays the rent monthly."

7. Rarely: Happening infrequently.
   Example: "They rarely watch TV."

8. Never: Not happening at all.
   Example: "She never skips breakfast."

9. Routine: A series of regular activities.
   Example: "Morning exercise is part of my routine."

10. Schedule: A plan of activities.
    Example: "My schedule is very busy."

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• "I always start my day with a cup of coffee."
• "She often goes shopping on Saturdays."
• "How often do you visit your family?"
• "We usually go out for dinner on Fridays."
• "He rarely takes a day off from work."
• "I never skip breakfast."
• "I go to the gym three times a week."
• "She takes her dog for a walk every morning."
• "Do you work out every day?"
• "We have a family reunion once a year."

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

• "I always brush my teeth before bed."
• "She usually calls her parents on Sundays."
• "We often eat dinner together as a family."

Negative Sentences

• "I never skip my morning coffee."
• "He doesn’t exercise on the weekends."
• "They rarely visit the museum."

Questions

• "How often do you read books?"
• "Do you always go to bed early?"
• "Does he usually walk to work?"

Answers

• "I read books every night."
• "No, I don’t always go to bed early."
• "Yes, he usually walks to work."

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CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends talking about their exercise routines.

Tom: Hey Sarah, how often do you go to the gym?
Sarah: I usually go three times a week. What about you?
Tom: Oh, I rarely go to the gym, but I jog every morning.
Sarah: That’s great! How long do you jog?
Tom: About 30 minutes. Do you do any other exercises?
Sarah: Yes, I take a yoga class once a week.
Tom: Nice! I should try yoga sometime.

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READING

"A Busy Week for Amanda"

Amanda has a very busy week. She always wakes up at 6:00 AM and goes jogging. After jogging, she eats breakfast and gets ready for work. Amanda usually works from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On Mondays and Wednesdays, she goes to a dance class after work. She often meets her friends for coffee on Fridays. On weekends, Amanda spends time with her family. She sometimes goes hiking with her brother. Amanda never works on Sundays because she likes to relax and read books.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Q: What time does Amanda wake up?
   A: She wakes up at 6:00 AM.

2. Q: How often does Amanda go to a dance class?
   A: She goes to a dance class twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays.

3. Q: What does Amanda do on Fridays?
   A: She often meets her friends for coffee.

4. Q: Does Amanda work on Sundays?
   A: No, she never works on Sundays.

5. Q: What does Amanda sometimes do with her brother?
   A: She sometimes goes hiking with her brother.