I'M IN THE HABIT OF FIXING THINGS MYSELF

 In this topic, we will talk about habits, especially the habit of fixing things by yourself. Having a habit means doing something regularly without thinking much. When you are in the habit of fixing things yourself, it means you usually try to repair broken items on your own instead of asking for help or buying new ones.

Examples:

• I'm in the habit of fixing my bike when it breaks.

• He is in the habit of repairing his clothes instead of buying new ones.

• We are in the habit of fixing small problems at home.

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GRAMMAR

We use the present simple tense to describe our habits.

Structure:

• Subject + am/is/are + in the habit of + verb-ing

Examples:

• I am in the habit of fixing things myself.

• She is in the habit of fixing her computer.

• They are in the habit of repairing old furniture.

Negative Form:

• I am not in the habit of fixing things myself.

• He is not in the habit of repairing shoes.

Questions:

• Are you in the habit of fixing things yourself?

• Is she in the habit of fixing her bike?

Short Answers:

• Yes, I am. / No, I'm not.

• Yes, she is. / No, she isn't.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Habit – something you do regularly

2. Fix – to repair something that is broken

3. Repair – to make something work again

4. Broken – something that does not work

5. Tools – things you use to fix things

6. DIY (Do It Yourself) – fixing or making things yourself

7. Solution – a way to solve a problem

8. Creative – having new ideas

9. Useful – helpful and practical

10. Challenge – a difficult task

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I'm used to fixing things myself.

• I like to find solutions on my own.

• I feel proud when I fix something.

• Sometimes fixing things is a challenge.

• It's satisfying to repair things yourself.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I'm in the habit of fixing my phone when it breaks.

• She is in the habit of repairing her old clothes.

• They are in the habit of fixing small home problems.

Negative:

• I'm not in the habit of fixing electrical items.

• He is not used to repairing things himself.

• We are not in the habit of fixing cars.

Questions and Answers:

• Are you in the habit of fixing things yourself? – Yes, I am.

• Is he in the habit of fixing computers? – No, he isn't.

• Do they fix their own bikes? – Yes, they do.

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CONVERSATION

Alex: Are you in the habit of fixing things yourself?

Sam: Yes, I am. I always try to repair things before buying new ones.

Alex: That's great! What was the last thing you fixed?

Sam: I fixed my kitchen chair last weekend. One of the legs was broken.

Alex: Wow, that's impressive. I usually call someone to help me.

Sam: You should try it! It's fun and you feel very proud.

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READING

Fixing Things Yourself

Many people today are in the habit of fixing things themselves. It saves money and teaches new skills. For example, if a chair is broken, instead of throwing it away, you can repair it with some glue and tools. Fixing things also makes you feel more independent. It can be a challenge, but it is very satisfying. The next time something breaks, try fixing it before buying a new one!

Questions:

1. Why do people fix things themselves?

2. What can you do if a chair is broken?

3. How does fixing things make you feel?

4. Is fixing things always easy?

5. What should you try before buying something new?

Answers:

1. To save money and learn new skills.

2. Repair it with glue and tools.

3. More independent and proud.

4. No, it can be a challenge.

5. Try fixing it.