Starter • Unit 3: Daily Life

Good Morning, Good Night

Describe your daily routine using adverbs of frequency (always, usually, sometimes, never) in the correct position.

50 min
adverbs of frequency (always, usually, sometimes, never) + position in sentence
14 words
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Listening

10 minutes

Warm-Up

Look at the picture. What do you see? Talk about morning and night routines.

Discussion Questions:

1. What time do you get up?

2. What time do you go to bed?

3. Do you have a morning routine?

4. What is the first thing you do in the morning?

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Language Focus

12 minutes
Ana is interviewing Leo about his morning routine for a class project.

Dialogue: Ana is interviewing Leo about his morning routine for a class project.

Ana and Leo

Ana
What time do you usually get up?
I always get up at seven.
Leo
Ana
Do you have breakfast?
I usually have toast and coffee.
Leo
I never have a big breakfast.
Leo
Ana
What time do you go to work?
At eight-thirty. I sometimes take the bus.
Leo
Ana
Do you like mornings?
No! I'm never happy in the morning.
Leo

Click any speech bubble to hear that line!

Comprehension:

1. What time does Leo get up?

2. What does Leo have for breakfast?

3. Does Leo like mornings?

Grammar Discovery: adverbs of frequency (always, usually, sometimes, never) + position in sentence

Look at where the adverb goes in the sentence. Is it before or after the verb?

I ALWAYS get up at seven. (always BEFORE get up)

I USUALLY have toast and coffee. (usually BEFORE have)

I SOMETIMES take the bus. (sometimes BEFORE take)

I NEVER have a big breakfast. (never BEFORE have)

I'm NEVER happy in the morning. (never AFTER am)

Where do always/usually/sometimes/never go in the sentence?

Try it!

1. I ___ get up at seven. (always / am always)
2. I ___ tired in the morning. (never am / am never)
3. She ___ takes the bus. (usually / is usually)
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Practice

15 minutes

Adverbs of Frequency Chart

Complete the chart with the correct adverb. Then complete the rule.

1. 100% =
2. ~80% =
3. ~30% =
4. 0% =
5. Position rule: adverb goes the main verb.
6. Position rule: adverb goes the verb BE.

Times in Words and Numbers

Write each time in numbers.

1. I get up at seven o'clock. →
2. I have breakfast at seven thirty. →
3. I start work at nine fifteen. →
4. I have lunch at twelve thirty. →
5. I finish work at six o'clock. →
6. I go to bed at eleven forty-five. →

My Routine — Personal Adverbs

Complete each sentence with the adverb that is true for YOU (always, usually, sometimes, never). There is no wrong answer!

1. I get up before 7:00.
2. I have breakfast at home.
3. I take the bus to work.
4. I make dinner at home.
5. I do housework on Saturdays.
6. I go to bed after midnight.

My Day: Morning to Night

Tell your teacher about your daily routine. Use always, usually, sometimes, and never.

Scenario:

Your teacher talks about their morning first. Then it's your turn to describe your complete routine, from morning to night.

Useful Expressions

I always/usually/sometimes/never...I get up at [time].I have breakfast / take a shower / go to work.I start/finish work at [time].I go to bed at [time].

Round 1 — Teacher models, student describes morning

TEACHER: I always get up at six-thirty. I usually have coffee and toast. What about you? What time do you get up?
YOU: I [always/usually] get up at [time]. I [usually/sometimes] have [food] for breakfast.
TEACHER: Do you take the bus?
YOU: I [sometimes/never] take the bus. I [usually] drive.

Round 2 — Complete routine (morning to night)

TEACHER: Now tell me your complete day — morning, afternoon, and evening.
YOU: I get up at [time]. I [usually] take a shower. I [always] start work at [time]. I [usually] finish work at [time]. I [sometimes] make dinner. I [always] go to bed at [time].
TEACHER: Do you like your routine?
YOU: Yes, I do! / No, I don't!
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Let's Talk

13 minutes

Let's Talk!

Use what you learned today to answer these questions. Elaborate as much as you can!

Comparing morning routines.

1. What time do you usually get up?

Follow-up: Is that early for you?

2. Do you always have breakfast?

Follow-up: What do you usually have?

Self-Assessment

How did you do today?

  • I can describe my daily routine: I get up, take a shower, go to work...
  • I can use adverbs of frequency: always, usually, sometimes, never.
  • I can talk about my morning and evening habits.

Great work today!

Next class: Next class: REVIEW! Everything from lessons 14 to 18.