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I SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON COFFEE EVERY WEEK

 Coffee is a popular drink enjoyed by many people around the world. In this lesson, students will learn to talk about daily habits and expenses related to coffee. They will practice expressing how often they buy coffee, how much money they spend, and why they enjoy it. This topic introduces vocabulary for drinks, budgeting, and common coffee-related phrases. By the end of this lesson, students will feel confident discussing routines, preferences, and spending habits in simple English.


GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple for Habits and Routines

  • Structure: Subject + verb (base form) + object.
    Examples:
    • "I spend a lot of money on coffee every week."
    • "She drinks coffee every morning."
    • "We buy coffee at the same café."

2. Talking About Frequency Using Adverbs

  • Adverbs of Frequency: Always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never.
    Examples:
    • "I always buy coffee from the same shop."
    • "He sometimes makes coffee at home."
    • "They rarely drink coffee after 6 p.m."

3. Talking About Amounts and Costs

  • How much: To ask about the cost.
    Examples:

    • "How much do you spend on coffee every week?"
    • "How much is a cup of coffee here?"
  • Quantifiers: A lot of, some, a little.
    Examples:

    • "I spend a lot of money on coffee."
    • "She drinks a little coffee in the evening."

4. Modal Verbs: Should and Can

  • Should: To give advice.
    Examples:

    • "You should save money by making coffee at home."
    • "She should buy cheaper coffee."
  • Can: To suggest possibilities.
    Examples:

    • "You can buy a coffee maker to save money."
    • "He can get coffee at a discount."

VOCABULARY

  1. Coffee: A drink made from roasted coffee beans.
    Example: "I love drinking coffee in the morning."

  2. Espresso: A strong coffee made by forcing hot water through ground coffee beans.
    Example: "Espresso is my favorite type of coffee."

  3. Latte: A coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk.
    Example: "She ordered a vanilla latte."

  4. Café: A small restaurant where coffee and snacks are sold.
    Example: "We always meet at the café near our school."

  5. Cup: A small container used to drink liquids.
    Example: "I drink two cups of coffee a day."

  6. Barista: A person who prepares and serves coffee in a café.
    Example: "The barista makes excellent cappuccinos."

  7. Cream: A dairy product added to coffee to make it rich.
    Example: "Do you want cream in your coffee?"

  8. Sugar: A sweet substance added to coffee or tea.
    Example: "I take my coffee with two spoons of sugar."

  9. Expensive: Costing a lot of money.
    Example: "Coffee at that café is very expensive."

  10. Habit: A regular activity or behavior.
    Example: "Buying coffee every day is an expensive habit."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "I spend a lot of money on coffee every week."
  • "How much is a cup of coffee here?"
  • "Can I have a cappuccino, please?"
  • "I prefer my coffee with cream and sugar."
  • "Do you want to try a different type of coffee?"
  • "This café has the best coffee in town!"
  • "I drink coffee to stay awake."
  • "You should try making coffee at home."
  • "Buying coffee every day is too expensive."
  • "I love the smell of freshly brewed coffee."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "I spend $20 on coffee every week."
  • "She drinks coffee every morning before work."
  • "They love trying different coffee shops."

Negative Sentences

  • "I don’t drink coffee in the evening."
  • "He doesn’t spend much money on coffee."
  • "We don’t like cold coffee."

Questions

  • "Do you buy coffee every day?"
  • "How much do you spend on coffee every week?"
  • "What’s your favorite coffee drink?"

Answers

  • "Yes, I buy coffee every day."
  • "I spend about $15 a week on coffee."
  • "My favorite is an iced latte."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends are talking about their coffee habits.

Alice: Hey, do you buy coffee every day?
Ben: Yeah, I do. I spend a lot of money on coffee every week.
Alice: Really? How much do you spend?
Ben: About $25. I love coffee, but it’s expensive.
Alice: Wow, that’s a lot. Why don’t you make coffee at home?
Ben: I should, but I like the taste of café coffee.
Alice: I understand. Maybe you can buy a good coffee maker.
Ben: That’s a great idea. I’ll think about it.


READING

"Emily’s Coffee Addiction"

Emily loves coffee. Every morning, she visits her favorite café to buy a large cappuccino. She spends about $30 a week on coffee. Emily knows it’s an expensive habit, but she says, "I can’t start my day without coffee!"

Sometimes, Emily makes coffee at home to save money. She has a small coffee maker, and she enjoys trying different coffee beans. However, she still prefers the taste of café coffee.

Emily’s friends often tell her, "You should save money by drinking less coffee." But Emily smiles and says, "Coffee makes me happy. It’s worth it!"


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: How much money does Emily spend on coffee every week?
    A: She spends about $30 a week on coffee.

  2. Q: Where does Emily buy her coffee?
    A: She buys her coffee at her favorite café.

  3. Q: Does Emily ever make coffee at home?
    A: Yes, she sometimes makes coffee at home.

  4. Q: What do Emily’s friends tell her?
    A: They tell her to save money by drinking less coffee.

  5. Q: Why does Emily keep buying coffee?
    A: Because coffee makes her happy, and she thinks it’s worth it.

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