WHEN SOMETHING IS DIFFICULT, I USUALLY TRY HARDER

Sometimes we face difficult situations in life — at school, at work, or even in daily life. When this happens, some people give up, but others try harder. This lesson is about expressing determination using the phrase "try harder" and talking about challenges and effort in simple English.

Examples:

When something is difficult, I usually try harder.
She doesn’t give up. She always tries harder.
If the test is hard, I try harder and study more.

We use "try harder" to talk about making more effort when something is not easy.

📚 GRAMMAR (with examples)

1. Present Simple + Adverbs of Frequency

Use this form to describe habits or routines:

Structure: Subject + adverb + base verb

Examples:

I usually try harder when I have a problem.
He always studies when a test is difficult.
We sometimes feel tired, but we continue.

Adverbs of frequency: always, usually, sometimes, never

2. Try + Adjective/Adverb

Examples:

Try harder next time!
I tried harder and finished the task.

🗂️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

Difficult – Not easy to do or understand.
Try – To make an effort.
Harder – With more effort.
Problem – A situation that needs a solution.
Effort – The energy you use to do something.
Success – A good result after work.
Fail – To not succeed.
Strong – Able to face problems.
Motivate – To give energy or reason to act.
Improve – To make something better.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I usually try harder.
Don’t give up!
You can do it!
Keep going!
It’s difficult, but I will try again.
I believe in myself.

✏️ SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

I usually try harder when I don’t understand.
He tries harder when he wants to win.
They try harder every day.

Negative Sentences

She doesn’t try harder when it’s difficult.
We don’t try harder sometimes.
He never tries harder in class.

Questions

Do you try harder when it’s hard?
Does she try harder during exams?
Why do you try harder?

Answers

Yes, I usually try harder when I don’t understand.
No, she gives up quickly.
I try harder because I want to improve.

🗣️ Long CONVERSATION

Mia: I didn’t pass the test.
Liam: That’s okay. What will you do now?
Mia: I will study more and try harder.
Liam: That’s a good idea. I had the same problem before.
Mia: Really? What did you do?
Liam: I asked the teacher for help, and I studied every night.
Mia: Thanks, Liam. I’ll do the same. I won’t give up.
Liam: Good! You can do it next time.

📖 Long READING

Anna loves playing the piano. She wants to be very good, but sometimes it is difficult. Last month, she had a music exam. She didn’t play well and felt sad. But Anna didn’t give up. She told herself, “When something is difficult, I try harder.” She practiced every day and asked her teacher for help. After two weeks, she had another test. This time, she passed! She felt proud and happy. Anna learned that hard work is important.