My Weekends (J7B)
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EN: We use adverbs of frequency like 'always' to show how often we do something. They usually go before the main verb (like 'sleep').
I always eat breakfast at seven.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, sleeping in late on Saturday morning is a common way to relax and catch up on sleep after a busy work or school week.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'usually' to show how often we do an action. They usually go before the main verb (like 'go').
I usually drink milk in the morning.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, hiking is a very popular weekend family activity. It is seen as a great way to connect with nature and spend quality time together away from screens.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'sometimes' to say how often we do an action. In a sentence, 'sometimes' usually goes before the main verb (like 'bake').
I sometimes play soccer after school.
EN: Baking cookies at home is a very common and cozy weekend activity in many Western households, often associated with family bonding and the warm smell of chocolate chip or sugar cookies filling the house.
EN: The frequency adverb 'never' is used to show that an action happens 0% of the time. It is placed before the main verb (stay).
I never drink coffee in the evening.
EN: Use 'How often' at the beginning of a sentence to ask about the frequency of an action (how many times someone does something).
How often do you go to the park?
EN: We use 'on' before specific days of the week (like Sunday) and specific times of those days (like Sunday night).
I usually play basketball on Saturday morning.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'Sunday night' is often seen as a relaxing time to wind down and prepare for the upcoming school or work week. Watching a movie or a TV show is a very common way to spend this evening.
EN: We place frequency adverbs (like 'always', 'usually', 'often') after the 'be' verb (am, is, are).
She is always happy on Fridays.
EN: Adverbs of frequency (like 'usually') show how often something happens. They are placed before the main verb (like 'visit').
I usually read books in the evening.
EN: Use 'Do you + frequency adverb (like sometimes) + verb' to ask about someone's habits. 'Sometimes' means not always, but occasionally.
Do you sometimes read books on weekends?
EN: Use the frequency word 'almost' before time expressions like 'every week' to show that something happens nearly all the time, with very few exceptions.
I drink milk almost every day.
EN: The frequency adverb 'rarely' is used to describe how often an action happens. It means 'almost never' and is placed before the main verb (stay).
They rarely watch TV in the morning.
EN: Use 'the best + noun' to talk about the number one thing of its kind. It is the superlative form of 'good'.
This is the best book in the library.
EN: The phrase 'look forward to' means to feel excited about something that is going to happen. Note that 'to' here is a preposition, so it must be followed by a noun, pronoun, or a verb ending in -ing.
I look forward to the school holiday.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'usually' to show how often we do an action. They usually go before the main verb (like 'wake up').
I usually drink milk in the morning.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, enjoying a 'big breakfast' (often including eggs, bacon, toast, or pancakes) is a popular weekend ritual, contrasting with quick, light breakfasts during the busy workweek.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for doing an action. It answers the question 'Why?'.
I go to the kitchen to drink water.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'sometimes' to show how often we do an action. They usually go before the main verb (like 'help').
I sometimes play soccer after school.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, gardening is a very popular weekend hobby and family activity. Helping parents with yard work or gardening is a common chore for children.
EN: Use 'never' before a verb to show that an action happens 0% of the time. The pattern 'forget to + verb' means you do not remember to do an action that you should do.
I never forget to brush my teeth.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, reading a book before bed is a very common and encouraged nighttime routine for both children and adults to wind down and relax without screens.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'usually' to show how often something happens. They are placed before the main verb (like 'watches') but after the 'be' verb.
I usually drink milk in the morning.
EN: Adverbs of frequency (like 'often') are placed before the main verb (like 'visit') to show how regularly an action happens.
They often play soccer in the park.
EN: We use 'rarely' to talk about things that almost never happen. It is an adverb of frequency and usually goes before the main verb (like 'feel').
He rarely eats fast food.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and an adjective to show that someone or something causes a change in state. The pattern is: make + someone/something + adjective.
This warm soup makes me happy.
EN: Use 'How often' at the beginning of a question to ask about the frequency of an action (how many times someone does something).
How often do you play basketball?
EN: In English-speaking countries, hiking is a very popular weekend activity for families and individuals to connect with nature and stay active.
EN: To say how often you do something, use the pattern: 'once/twice/three times' + 'a' + 'day/week/month/year'. 'Twice' means two times.
I play basketball twice a week.
EN: We use frequency adverbs like 'usually' to show how often we do an action. They usually go before the main verb (like 'paint').
I usually read books on Sunday.
EN: We use 'Do you ever + verb' to ask if someone sometimes or at least once does a certain activity. It is a common way to ask about habits or experiences.
Do you ever go to the beach in winter?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, sleeping until noon on weekends is a common sign of relaxing and catching up on sleep after a busy week, especially for teenagers and young adults.
EN: Using 'do' as a substitute verb to avoid repeating the main verb (in this context, 'sleep until noon').
Do you play tennis? Yes, I do.
EN: In English conversations, speakers often use short answers like 'I sometimes do' to keep the conversation flowing and avoid sounding repetitive. It is a very natural way to reply to 'Do you...?' questions.
EN: Use frequency adverbs like 'always' before the main verb to show how often an action happens. For regular habits on a specific day, add '-s' to the day (e.g., 'on Sundays' means 'every Sunday').
He always plays soccer on Saturdays.
EN: The frequency adverb 'never' is used to show that an action happens 0% of the time. It is placed before the main verb (like 'miss') to describe a habit or routine.
I never drink coffee in the evening.
EN: Use 'How often' at the beginning of a question to ask about the frequency of an action (how many times something happens).
How often do you play basketball?
EN: Use 'once or twice a + time period' to express how often you do something. 'Once' means one time, and 'twice' means two times.
I visit my grandparents once or twice a month.
EN: The verb 'make' can be followed by an object and an adjective (make + someone + adjective) to describe how someone is caused to feel.
Music always makes me calm.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To feel excited and happy about something that is going to happen.
To remain indoors; not go outdoors.
To stop sleeping and become aware.
Time when you do not have to work or study and can do what you want.