{"id":273481,"date":"2026-09-21T03:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=273481"},"modified":"2026-09-21T03:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:00:34","slug":"adverbs-of-frequency-a1-a1-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/blog\/adverbs-of-frequency-a1-a1-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn English Adverbs of Frequency (A1 Level)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lc-answer\"><strong>Adverbs of frequency tell us how often an action happens.<\/strong> These important words help you describe your daily routines and habits in English. Common adverbs of frequency include <span data-no-translation>always<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>usually<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>often<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>sometimes<\/span>, \uff0c \u548c <span data-no-translation>never<\/span>. They are essential for talking about how regularly you do things. For example, you can say <span data-no-translation>I always drink coffee in the morning<\/span> \u6216 <span data-no-translation>She never eats meat<\/span>. They usually go before the main verb in a sentence, like in <span data-no-translation>He often reads books<\/span>. However, if the verb is <span data-no-translation>to be<\/span> (am, is, are), the adverb comes after it, as in <span data-no-translation>I am always happy<\/span>. Understanding and using these adverbs correctly is a key step for A1 English learners to talk about their lives clearly and effectively, making your sentences more natural.<\/div>\n<h2>What Are Adverbs of Frequency?<\/h2>\n<p>Adverbs of frequency are words that tell us how often something happens. They help you talk about habits, routines, and how regularly you do activities.<\/p>\n<p>These words are very common in everyday English conversations. They are important for describing your life and experiences.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-blended\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0E63C4,#0A2540);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83c\udf93 \u91c7\u7528\u6df7\u5408\u5f0f\u6559\u5b66\u6cd5\u5b66\u4e60\u82f1\u8bed<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;opacity:.95;\">\u5c0f\u73ed\u6388\u8bfe \u00b7 7\u00d724\u5c0f\u65f6AI\u8f85\u5bfc \u00b7 \u5251\u6865\u8003\u8bd5\u5907\u8003<\/p><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:18px;\">\u6765\u81ea <strong><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>39<\/bdi><\/span><\/strong> <s style=\"opacity:.6;\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>79<\/bdi><\/span><\/s> \u6bcf\u6708<\/p><a href=\"\/zh\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#0E63C4;\">\u9884\u8ba2\u8bfe\u7a0b<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Where Do Adverbs of Frequency Go in a Sentence?<\/h2>\n<p>The position of adverbs of frequency is usually simple. There are two main rules to remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Before the main verb:<\/strong> Most of the time, the adverb goes before the action verb. For example, <span data-no-translation>I often read books.<\/span> (<span data-no-translation>read<\/span> is the main verb).<\/li>\n<li><strong>After the verb 'to be':<\/strong> If the verb in the sentence is <span data-no-translation>am<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>is<\/span>, \u6216 <span data-no-translation>are<\/span>, the adverb comes after it. For example, <span data-no-translation>She is always happy.<\/span> (<span data-no-translation>is<\/span> is the verb 'to be').<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Adverbs of Frequency and Their Meanings<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the most common adverbs of frequency, from 100% (always) to 0% (never):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Always<\/span>: 100% of the time. <span data-no-translation>I always brush my teeth in the morning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Usually<\/span>: About 80-90% of the time. <span data-no-translation>We usually go to the park on Sundays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Often<\/span>: About 50-70% of the time. <span data-no-translation>He often visits his grandparents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Sometimes<\/span>: About 20-40% of the time. <span data-no-translation>They sometimes eat pizza for dinner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Never<\/span>: 0% of the time. <span data-no-translation>She never drinks coffee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<caption>Frequency Adverbs: How Often?<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u526f\u8bcd<\/th>\n<th>How Often (approx.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>always<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>100% of the time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>usually<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>80-90% of the time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>often<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>50-70% of the time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>sometimes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>20-40% of the time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>never<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>0% of the time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\u793a\u4f8b<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>I always wake up early.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>He usually walks to work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>We often watch movies on Friday.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>They sometimes play video games.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She never eats seafood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>My cat is always hungry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The bus is usually late.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Are you often tired?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u7ec3\u4e60<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-2076\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"2076\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"PT01 L1 VOCABULARY GAME Frequency adverbs\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-whatsapp\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3DB16A,#1f8a4c);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83d\udcac \u9700\u8981\u4e2a\u6027\u5316\u6307\u5bfc\u5417\uff1f<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.95;\">\u4f5c\u4e3a\u5251\u6865\u5b98\u65b9\u5907\u8003\u4e2d\u5fc3\uff0c\u6211\u4eec\u53ef\u4ee5\u4e3a\u60a8\u63a8\u8350\u5408\u9002\u7684\u8bfe\u7a0b\u548c\u8ba4\u8bc1\u3002\u7acb\u5373\u4e0e\u6211\u4eec\u7684\u987e\u95ee\u5728\u7ebf\u54a8\u8be2\u3002.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/51987070865?text=Hi%2C%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20Langcom%27s%20courses%20and%20would%20like%20some%20guidance%20choosing%20the%20right%20one.\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#1f8a4c;\">\u5728 WhatsApp \u4e0a\u4e0e\u987e\u95ee\u804a\u5929<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>\u897f\u73ed\u7259\u8bed\u6bcd\u8bed\u8005\u5e38\u72af\u7684\u9519\u8bef<\/h2>\n<p>A common mistake for Spanish speakers is placing the adverb of frequency after the main verb. In Spanish, adverbs often follow the verb. However, in English, these adverbs usually come <strong>\u4e4b\u524d<\/strong> the main verb.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u9519\u8bef\uff1a<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>I play sometimes tennis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u6b63\u786e\uff1a<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>I sometimes play tennis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, the adverb goes <em>\u4e4b\u524d<\/em> the action word (the main verb), but <em>\u4e4b\u540e<\/em> the verb <span data-no-translation>to be<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>\u5e38\u89c1\u95ee\u9898<\/h2>\n<h3>What is an adverb of frequency?<\/h3>\n<p>An adverb of frequency is a word that tells you how often an action happens. Examples are <span data-no-translation>always<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>usually<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>often<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>sometimes<\/span>, \uff0c \u548c <span data-no-translation>never<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Where do adverbs of frequency go in a sentence?<\/h3>\n<p>They usually go before the main verb (e.g., <span data-no-translation>I always eat breakfast<\/span>). But they go after the verb <span data-no-translation>to be<\/span> (am, is, are) (e.g., <span data-no-translation>He is often happy<\/span>).<\/p>\n<h3>Are 'sometimes' and 'often' the same?<\/h3>\n<p>No, they are not the same. <span data-no-translation>Often<\/span> means something happens more regularly, maybe 50-70% of the time. <span data-no-translation>Sometimes<\/span> means it happens less regularly, maybe 20-40% of the time.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I remember the order of adverbs of frequency?<\/h3>\n<p>Think of a scale from 100% to 0%. <span data-no-translation>Always<\/span> is 100%, then <span data-no-translation>usually<\/span>, then <span data-no-translation>often<\/span>, then <span data-no-translation>sometimes<\/span>, and finally <span data-no-translation>never<\/span> is 0%. You can also remember the rule: 'before the main verb, after 'to be'.<\/p>\n<h2>\u76f8\u5173\u8bfe\u7a0b<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/?p=272780\">Adverbs of frequency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/?p=273113\">Adverbs of frequency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/?p=273196\">Adverbs of frequency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/?p=273431\">Adverbs of frequency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adverbs of frequency tell us how often an action happens. These important words help you describe your daily routines and habits in English. Common adverbs of frequency include always, usually, often, sometimes, and never. They are essential for talking about how regularly you do things. For example, you can say I always drink coffee in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":274638,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"bwfblock_default_font":"","langcom_teaches":"Adverbs of frequency","langcom_cefr":"A1","langcom_type":"vocabulary","langcom_faq":"[{\"q\": \"What is an adverb of frequency?\", \"a\": \"An adverb of frequency is a word that tells you how often an action happens. Examples are <span data-no-translation>always<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>usually<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>often<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>sometimes<\/span>, and <span data-no-translation>never<\/span>.\"}, {\"q\": \"Where do adverbs of frequency go in a sentence?\", \"a\": \"They usually go before the main verb (e.g., <span data-no-translation>I always eat breakfast<\/span>). 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