Always, Sometimes, Never
Say how often you do things.
always, usually, often, sometimes, never — and where to put them in the sentence.
Look & say · Step 1
5 minGet ready
Do you drink coffee every morning?
How many times a week do you do sport?
Today: talk about your habits.
Words to learn · Step 2
8 minNew words today
always
Every time
"I always brush my teeth."
usually
Most times
"I usually walk to work."
often
Many times
"We often cook at home."
sometimes
A few times
"He sometimes takes the bus."
never
Not one time
"She never eats meat."
every day
All days
"I study every day."
once a week
One time in a week
"I swim once a week."
twice a month
Two times in a month
"We meet twice a month."
three times a week
3 times
"He runs three times a week."
at the weekend
Saturday & Sunday
"I relax at the weekend."
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Use these words now
Make each sentence true for you. Say it aloud to a partner.
never
"For me, never is …"
Finish the sentence with your own idea.
usually
"For me, usually is …"
Finish the sentence with your own idea.
often
"For me, often is …"
Finish the sentence with your own idea.
You'll meet these words again in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Homework.
Tap an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.
Sounds & saying · Step 3
5 minStress the frequency word
The important word is the frequency word.
Say it a little louder and longer: I NEVER drink coffee.
- • I ALWAYS walk.
- • She NEVER eats meat.
- • We SOMEtimes go out.
- • He's USUally late.
Language focus · Step 4
10 minalways 100% → never 0%
Quick rule
always 100% → never 0%
always 100% · usually 80% · often 60% · sometimes 40% · never 0% PUT IT BEFORE the verb: I always walk.
BUT AFTER 'be': I am always late.
I always get up at 7.
She usually walks to work.
We often eat pizza on Friday.
They sometimes watch TV.
He never drinks coffee.
I am never late. / She is always happy.
Question 1.I ___ get up at 6.
Question 2.She is ___ late.
Question 3.100% of the time =
Question 4.We ___ go to the beach in summer.
Rebuild each line, spot the natural chunks, then practise responding aloud.
Quick check 1.Correct order:
Quick check 2.Correct order with 'be':
Reading · Step 5
7 minOmar's week
Omar always gets up at six. ⏰ He usually has tea, never coffee. He often walks to the office, but when it rains he takes the bus. 🚌 At lunch he sometimes eats with friends. He goes to the gym three times a week. 🏋️ At the weekend he is always with his family. He never works on Sunday.
Question 1.What does Omar never drink?
Question 2.How often does he go to the gym?
Question 3.When does he never work?
Q1.Omar always walks to the office.
Q2.Omar gets up at six every day.
Listening · Step 6
10 minTalking about habits
Listening audio
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Kate
Do you often cook at home?
Ben
Yes, I usually cook in the evening. I never eat fast food.
Kate
Really? I sometimes order pizza on Friday.
Ben
And do you do sport?
Kate
I go swimming twice a week. I'm always tired after!
Ben
I run once a week. That's enough for me.
Question 1.How often does Ben cook?
Question 2.When does Kate order pizza?
Question 3.How often does Ben run?
Practice · Step 7
8 minChoose the word
Question 1.I ___ drink coffee in the morning.
Question 2.He is ___ tired after work.
Question 3.We go to the cinema ___ a month.
Question 4.She ___ eats meat — she's vegetarian.
Q1.0% of the time = ___
Q2.2 times a week = ___ a week
Survival English · Step 8
4 minSpeaking — daily habits
Task
Say 5 sentences about your week.
Use 5 different frequency words.
Strategy
One habit per sentence.
Add a time: in the morning, at the weekend.
Example
I always get up at 7.
I usually take the bus.
I never work on Sunday.
Writing · Step 9
5 minWrite a little
Your task
Write 6 sentences about your normal week.
Use always, usually, often, sometimes, never and one time phrase.
Your writing
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Show model answer
I always get up at seven.
I usually have breakfast at home.
I often walk to work.
I sometimes meet friends after work.
I never watch TV in the morning.
I go to the gym twice a week.
Speaking · Step 10
12 minTalk together
Your teacher asks 'How often do you…?' about food, sport, TV and travel.
Answer with a frequency word.
How to do it today
Say it first with the phrases below. Then choose your favourite sentence and say it again — faster and louder.
Useful phrases
- • I always / usually / often / sometimes / never ___.
- • I ___ once a week.
- • How often do you ___?
- • Me too. / Not me — I never do that.
Speaking notes & reflection
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- AHow often do you go to the gym?
- B_______________
- ADo you ever drink coffee at night?
- B_______________
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Homework · Step 11
Take-homePractice at home
Record 6 sentences about your week with 5 different frequency words.
Write your Monday routine with frequency words.
Learn the 5 frequency words + 4 time phrases.
Recap · Step 12
3 minWhat you learned
- 💯 always → ⚪ never.
- 📍 Before the normal verb: I always walk.
- 📍 After 'be': I am always late.
- 🔁 Time phrases go at the end: twice a week.
- 🗣️ You can talk about your habits.
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