Always, Sometimes, Never

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Extra practice — Always, Sometimes, Never

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Step 1 · Let's Understand

Adverbs of frequency — words & phrases

Recognise it, remember it, then use it.

Recognise the meaning

Recognise

Match each word with its meaning.

always

usually

often

sometimes

never

every day

once a week

twice a month

Answer, then check.

Group the words

Notice

One word or a time phrase?

One word (before the verb)always · usually · often · sometimes · never
Time phrase (end of sentence)every day · once a week · twice a month · at the weekend

Words in real phrases

Chunks

Say each one aloud. Copy the rhythm.

I always brush my teeth.

always

I usually walk to work.

usually

We often cook at home.

often

He sometimes takes the bus.

sometimes

She never eats meat.

never

Can you remember?

Recall

Say the word first, then check.

Use it

Write 3 sentences about you using words from adverbs of frequency.

Step 2 · Let's Practise

Extra speaking practice

Model first, then say it yourself.

Model language

Chunks

Listen, then say each phrase twice.

I always / usually / often / sometimes / never ___.

I ___ once a week.

How often do you ___?

Me too. / Not me — I never do that.

Guided speaking

Speak

Your teacher asks 'How often do you…?' about food, sport, TV and travel. Answer with a frequency word.

Use: "I always / usually / often / sometimes / never ___."
Use: "I ___ once a week."
Use: "How often do you ___?"
Use: "Me too. / Not me — I never do that."

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.

Complete the conversation

Practise

Choose the natural reply.

B: …
B: …

Answer, then check.

Challenge

Speak

Now do it again with no notes. Speak for 60 seconds.

Talk about adverbs of frequency without stopping.

Step 2 · Let's Practise

Common difficulties

The parts learners usually find hard in this lesson.

Pronunciation: Stress the frequency word

Chunks

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.

Tricky ones — say it, then check

Recall

These are the parts beginners often get wrong.

Common difficulties

Practise

Slow down and choose carefully.

Correct order:
Correct order with 'be':

Answer, then check.

Step 3 · Let's Use It

always 100% → never 0%

Strengthen the grammar from this lesson — a different route into it.

Quick explanation

Understand

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.

Notice the pattern

Notice

Read the sentences. What is the same in each one?

I always get up at 7.
She usually walks to work.
We often eat pizza on Friday.
They sometimes watch TV.

Choose the right form

Practise

One answer only. Take your time.

I ___ get up at 6.
She is ___ late.
100% of the time =
We ___ go to the beach in summer.

Answer, then check.

Fix the mistake

Common mistakes

Each sentence has one wrong word. Write it correctly.

I am always drink coffee in the morning.

He is often is tired after work.

We go to the cinema two a month.

Build the sentence

Build it

Put the words in the right order.

Inevereatfastfood

Sheisalwaysontime

Weoftengotothepark

Answer, then check.

Make it yours

Use it

Write 2–3 true sentences about you using always 100% → never 0%.

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