My School Days (J7A)
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EN: Use the Simple Present Tense to talk about habits or routines that happen regularly. For daily habits, we often put time expressions like 'every morning' at the end of the sentence.
I drink milk every morning.
EN: In English-speaking countries, establishing a morning routine (like studying, exercising, or reading) is highly valued as a way to start a productive day.
EN: To say you like something the most, use the pattern 'like + [something] + the most'. 'The most' is placed at the end of the sentence to show the highest degree of liking.
He likes English the most.
EN: When using singular pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'it' in the simple present tense, we add '-s' or '-es' to the verb (e.g., 'play' becomes 'plays'). We also use 'the' before musical instruments when we talk about playing them.
He plays the piano every day.
EN: In many English-speaking schools, music class is a standard part of the primary and middle school curriculum where students learn to play basic instruments like the recorder, flute, or ukulele.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (e.g., on Tuesday, on Monday). Note that days of the week must always start with a capital letter.
We have English class on Monday.
EN: In US and UK schools, 'science' at the elementary level usually covers basic biology, chemistry, and physics combined, rather than teaching them as separate subjects.
EN: When the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it' (singular), we add '-s' or '-es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense. Here, 'read' becomes 'reads'.
She plays the piano every day.
EN: To ask a 'yes/no' question in the simple present tense with a singular third-person subject (like Emma, he, she, or it), we start the sentence with 'Does' and use the base form of the verb (enjoy).
Does he play soccer?
EN: Use 'really' before an adverb like 'well' to add emphasis, meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.
He runs really fast.
EN: Use the Simple Present Tense to talk about habits or things you do regularly. For time expressions like 'every day', we usually put them at the end of the sentence.
I drink milk every day.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, keeping a 'journal' or 'diary' is a very common personal habit for self-reflection, practicing writing, or recording daily memories from a young age.
EN: When the subject is 'he', 'she', 'it', or a singular noun (like 'My brother'), we add '-s' or '-es' to the verb in the simple present tense. For verbs ending in 'ch', we add '-es' (teach -> teaches).
My sister teaches me English.
EN: Use the preposition 'in' to talk about being inside a building or a room, such as 'in the classroom'.
We study in the library.
EN: In many Western schools, students eat lunch in a designated cafeteria rather than their classrooms. However, eating in the classroom is very common in many Asian schools.
EN: Adverbs of manner (like 'clearly') are used to describe how an action is done. They usually come after the main verb or after the object of the sentence.
She speaks English clearly.
EN: Use 'because' to connect two complete ideas and explain the reason why something happens.
I am happy because I have a dog.
EN: Use the conjunction 'and' to connect two complete sentences that have related ideas. This helps make your writing and speaking flow more smoothly.
I like music, and I play the piano.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'school days' refers not just to the hours spent in class, but to the entire experience of student life, including extracurricular activities, sports, and socializing with friends.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about daily habits or routines. When the subject is 'I', 'you', 'we', or 'they', use the base form of the verb (like 'study' and 'read').
Every evening, I drink tea and read books.
EN: Use the conjunction 'and' to connect two related ideas or sentences. When connecting two complete sentences, we usually put a comma before 'and'.
He plays soccer, and he runs fast.
EN: We use 'and' to connect two related actions or ideas in one sentence. It helps make our speaking and writing flow more smoothly.
He plays soccer, and he swims on weekends.
EN: In many English-speaking schools, joining the school choir or band is a very popular extracurricular activity. Students practice together and perform at school events or concerts.
EN: When the subject is a singular third person (like 'Ryan', 'he', 'she', or 'it') in the simple present tense, we add '-s' or '-es' to the verb (e.g., 'enjoys', 'asks').
Sarah plays the flute in music class.
EN: Use 'in a + adjective + way' to describe how someone does something. It tells us the style or manner of the action.
She speaks in a friendly way.
EN: Use 'each other' when two or more people do the same thing to one another. It shows a mutual action.
They love each other.
EN: The phrasal verb 'write down' means to record something on paper. It is followed by an object, which can be a noun or a noun clause like 'what I learn' (the things that I learn).
Please write down your name.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and an adjective to show how someone or something causes a change in feelings or state. The pattern is: make + someone + adjective.
Music makes me happy.
EN: Use 'What + noun + do you + verb?' to ask about someone's preferences or choices from an open group.
What sport do you play?
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, it is very common and friendly to address classmates directly by their first names when asking questions.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two related ideas or actions in a single sentence.
I like music, and I sing every day.
EN: To ask a yes/no question about a singular third-person subject (like 'he', 'she', 'your brother') in the simple present tense, we start the sentence with 'Does' and use the base form of the verb (study).
Does your sister play soccer?
EN: We use 'all the time' at the end of a sentence to mean 'always' or 'very often'. It shows that someone does an action repeatedly or continuously.
She plays music all the time.
EN: The verb 'teach' can be followed by a person (object) and a verb in the 'to + verb' (infinitive) form to show what you are instructing someone to do.
He teaches me to swim.
EN: Use the preposition 'after' followed by a noun (like 'lunch') to show when an action happens.
We play soccer after school.
EN: In many English-speaking schools, the school day is divided into periods before and after lunch. 'After lunch' is a common way to refer to the afternoon session of classes.
EN: When the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it' (third person singular), we add '-s' or '-es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
He plays soccer every day.
EN: Use the pattern 'play + [sport]' to talk about playing sports. Do not use 'the' before the sport name.
They play soccer on weekends.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, participating in sports or extracurricular activities directly 'after school' is a very common part of a student's daily routine.
EN: The verb 'give' can take two objects: an indirect object (the person receiving, 'us') and a direct object (the thing being given, 'fun homework'). The pattern is: Subject + give + Person + Thing.
My mother gives me a present.
EN: Use 'Everyone' as a singular subject. Even though it refers to many people, the verb that follows must have an 's' or 'es' in the simple present tense (e.g., 'learns').
Everyone loves music.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To record information on paper.
Continuously, constantly, or very frequently.
Used to refer to two or more people reciprocating an action.