Adverbs of Frequency - Part 1 (INDEFINITE)

Summary

The lesson introduces adverbs of frequency, which describe how often an action happens. They are commonly used with the simple present tense.

The teacher explains that there are two types of frequency adverbs: definite and indefinite. The lesson focuses on indefinite adverbs, which do not specify an exact frequency.

Adverbs covered

The lesson presents these adverbs from most frequent to least frequent:

• Always
• Usually, normally, or generally
• Often
• Sometimes or once in a while
• Occasionally
• Seldom, rarely, or hardly ever (almost never)
• Never

A slide provides approximate frequencies as a guide, but the subtitles do not include the numbers.

Where to place adverbs of frequency

• Before the main verb: Subject + adverb + main verb Example: “I always pass my exams.” With he, she, or it, the verb generally takes -s or -es in the simple present.

• After the verb “to be”: Subject + be + adverb + complement Example: “I am always happy.”

• Between an auxiliary or modal verb and the main verb: This applies with verbs such as can, will, must, and may.

Beginning a sentence

Some frequency adverbs can begin a sentence, usually followed by a comma. The lesson lists usually, normally, often, regularly, sometimes, and occasionally.

The teacher cautions against beginning a sentence with always or never, giving “Always I like to watch Korean drama” as an example of inappropriate placement.

The lesson ends with an invitation for students to post questions in the comments.

Speakers and sources

• Miss Yu — the English teacher and presenter. The video metadata identifies her as Yustika Rahayu.
• Music — background music is heard; no other speaker is identifiable from the subtitles.