Speaking: Vocabulary for Speaking A2 - Lesson 5: Adverbs of Frequency (always, often, sometimes, never)

Welcome to your conversational speaking framework! Learning to accurately express how regularly you complete tasks is a vital milestone for developing natural fluency and speech rhythm. Today, we will learn the exact rules for placing Adverbs of Frequency before action verbs and after the verb "to be", and we will cover the common double-negative trap. The Frequency Scale: Always (100%) - Every time; on every occasion. Usually (80%) - Under normal conditions; generally. Often (70%) - Frequently; many times. Sometimes (50%) - Occasionally, rather than all of the time. Rarely (10%) - Not often; seldom. Never (0%) - At no time in the past or future. Placement Rules: Rule 1: Place the adverb BEFORE an action verb (e.g., 'I always eat rice'). Rule 2: Place the adverb AFTER the verb 'to be' (e.g., 'She is always busy'). Please enable JavaScript to view the interactive sound nodes, flashcards, and quizzes.