English - Lesson 35 of 139: Habits

1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

I usually ___ in the morning.

Describe a regular daily habit

Meaning: Describe a regular daily habit.

When to use: Use this when you talk about something you often do in the morning.

Tip: Use the base verb after “usually”: “I usually drink,” not “I usually drinking.”

I usually drink tea in the morning.

A regular morning habit.

I usually check my messages in the morning.

A common morning routine.

I ___ every day.

State frequency of a habit

Meaning: State frequency of a habit.

When to use: Use this to say something happens every day.

I walk every day.

This happens daily.

I study English every day.

This is a daily habit.

How often do you ___?

Ask about frequency of a habit

Meaning: Ask about frequency of a habit.

When to use: Use this to ask how many times or how often someone does something.

Tip: In questions, use “do you” + base verb: “How often do you cook?”

How often do you exercise?

Ask about exercise frequency.

How often do you cook at home?

Ask about a cooking habit.

Do you ever ___?

Ask whether someone has a habit

Meaning: Ask whether someone has a habit.

When to use: Use this for habits that may happen sometimes or not at all.

Do you ever wake up early?

Ask if this sometimes happens.

Do you ever eat breakfast outside?

Ask about an occasional habit.

I don't usually ___.

Say that something is not a usual habit

Meaning: Say that something is not a usual habit.

When to use: Use this when something is possible, but not normal for you.

Tip: Use “don’t usually” before the base verb: “I don’t usually eat,” not “I usually don’t eating.”

I don't usually drink coffee.

Coffee is not your normal habit.

I don't usually work on Sundays.

Working on Sundays is not normal for you.

Sometimes I ___.

Describe an occasional habit

Meaning: Describe an occasional habit.

When to use: Use this for something you do now and then, but not always.

Sometimes I take a nap after lunch.

This happens occasionally.

Sometimes I read before bed.

This is not every night.

On weekends, I usually ___.

Describe a weekend routine

Meaning: Describe a weekend routine.

When to use: Use this to talk about what you often do on Saturday or Sunday.

On weekends, I usually visit my family.

A normal weekend habit.

On weekends, I usually sleep late.

A regular weekend routine.

I always ___ before I ___.

Describe a sequence in a routine

Meaning: Describe a sequence in a routine.

When to use: Use this to show one regular action happens before another action.

I always wash my hands before I eat.

One habit happens first.

I always brush my teeth before I go to bed.

A nightly sequence.

I'm trying to ___ more.

Describe a new or desired habit

Meaning: Describe a new or desired habit.

When to use: Use this when you want to build a better habit or do something more often.

I'm trying to exercise more.

You want more exercise.

I'm trying to cook at home more.

You want to cook at home more often.

It depends on the day.

Explain that a routine changes by situation

Meaning: Explain that a routine changes by situation.

When to use: Use this when your answer is not always the same.

It depends on the day.

Your routine changes.

I sometimes cook, but it depends on the day.

Cooking is not fixed.

I often ___ after ___.

Say that an action is a regular habit after another time or activity.

Meaning: Say that an action is a regular habit after another time or activity.

When to use: Use this to connect one habit to a time or another action.

I often walk after dinner.

Walking happens after dinner.

I often listen to music after work.

Music happens after work.

I rarely ___ these days.

Say that an action happens only a little or not often now.

Meaning: Say that an action happens only a little or not often now.

When to use: Use this for a habit that you do less now than before.

I rarely eat out these days.

You do not eat at restaurants often now.

I rarely watch TV these days.

You do not watch TV much now.

I never ___ at night.

Say that an action is not part of one's routine at a certain time.

Meaning: Say that an action is not part of your routine at a certain time.

When to use: Use this for something you do not do at night.

I never drink coffee at night.

Coffee at night is not part of your routine.

I never check work email at night.

You do not do this at night.

English - Habits

1. Reading + Listening Practice

2. Conversational Listening Practice

3. Guided Practice

Which phrase asks about the frequency of a habit?

Which phrase means coffee is not your normal habit?

Which phrase is best when your routine changes?

Which phrase shows one action happens before another action?

Anna wants a healthier routine, so she says: I'm trying to sleep more.

David likes quiet evenings and no screens, so he says: I never watch TV at night.

David asks, “Is your morning routine the same every day?” Anna answers: It depends on the day.

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice