Here's one of the most common questions I ask students in class when we are talking about different topics:.
How often do you...?
We talk about adverbs of frequency quite often. Learn these words to make your speaking more specific and precise.
How often do you eat out?
I always eat out. I don't know how to cook.
I usually eat out. I am too busy to cook for myself.
I frequently eat out. I'm not good at cooking unless it's instant noodles.
I often eat out but if I'm too lazy to go out, I'll order in a pizza.
I sometimes eat out. I try to bring my own lunch to work everyday.
I occasionally eat out. I usually eat at home, but I go out on Fridays and the weekends.
I seldom eat out except for the occasional get-togethers with friends.
I never eat out. I like to cook my meals at home.
You can also use specific time for giving frequency:
I eat out once a day. (=NOT one time)
I eat out twice a week. (=NOT two times)
I eat out three times a month.
Common mistakes:
(X) one time
(O) once
(X) two times
(O) twice
We can also use "every" to show the things we do as a routine:
I eat out every two days. (= 1 time every 2 days)
I eat out every three weeks. (= 1 time every 3 weeks)
I eat out three times a month. (= 3 times 1 time a month)
You can also use:
I eat out everyday.
I eat out every weekend.
I eat out every Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday.
I eat out every week.
We can also use "time period":
daily: I need to take the tablets twice daily.
weekly: I do my weekly shopping on Thursday after work.
monthly: I pay my bill monthly.
annually (don't say yearly): I host a beach party annually.
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