Casey
English
Aug 25, 2023
Lilly can understand the rules but need to speak more and make her own sentences so she can familiarize herself with speaking. She should continue to learn new words everyday so she can communicate in different situation.
When we use words like "are," "is," or "am," we usually pair them with the present continuous tense. For example, "She is reading" or "They are playing."
In our recent review, we learned about the structure "Go + Gerund," where the word "go" is followed by a verb ending in -ing, like "She goes swimming every weekend."
Adverbs of frequency indicate how often an action occurs. When using them with the simple present tense (not the present continuous tense), there are specific positions for them within the sentence:
1. Adverb of Frequency before the Main Verb:
• Example: “She often reads books.”
• Chinese: “她经常看书。”
2. Adverb of Frequency after the Verb “To Be” (am, is, are):
• Example: “They are usually on time.”
• Chinese: “他们通常准时。”
3. Adverb of Frequency at the Beginning or End of a Sentence (for emphasis):
• Example: “Always remember to be polite.”
• Chinese: “永远记得要有礼貌。”
Remember, when using the adverb “always” with the simple present tense, it indicates a strong frequency, almost like a rule, while other adverbs like “usually,” “often,” “sometimes,” and “rarely” indicate varying degrees of frequency.
Remember, when we say "always" with the simple present tense, it means something happens a lot, like a rule. But words like "usually," "often," "sometimes," and "rarely" show different levels of how often something happens.
We also talked about "groceries," which are the things we buy from the store like food and household items.
Lastly, we discussed the difference between "soccer" and "football." Both words mean the same game where two teams try to score goals with a ball. "Soccer" is used mainly in the US and Canada, while "football" is used in most other places around the world. Good job and I hope to speak with you again soon!
