Habits and tendencies: B2- intermediate:

Some B2-level words about habits:

1. *Routine*:  a regular sequence of activities

Example: "My morning routine includes exercise and meditation."

2. *Habit-forming* (adj.) - likely to become a regular behavior

Example: "Playing video games can be habit-forming, so be careful!"

3. *Compulsive* (adj.) - done repeatedly without control

Example: "She has a compulsive need to check her phone every few minutes."

4. *Addictive* (adj.) - causing a strong desire to repeat

Example: "Social media can be addictive, don't you think?"

5. *Kick the habit* (idiom) - stop doing something bad

Example: "I'm trying to kick the habit of eating too much sugar."

6. *Break a habit* (idiom) - stop doing something regularly

Example: "I've been trying to break my habit of biting my nails."

7. *Get into the habit* (idiom) - start doing something regularly

Example: "I've gotten into the habit of reading before bed."

8. *Old habits die hard* (idiom) - it's hard to change habits

Example: "I know I should exercise more, but old habits die hard."

Let's practice some daily routines in English at the B2 level. Here are a few options:

*Would you rather...*

1. Wake up at 5:00 AM to exercise or sleep in until 10:00 AM?

2. Have a 30-minute commute to work or work from home?

3. Eat a big breakfast or a light lunch?

*Some vocabulary to get you started:*

- Morning routine

- Commute

- Breakfast/lunch/dinner

- Exercise/work-out

- Relax/unwind

Let's dive into B2 level grammar for habits. Here are some key structures and examples:

1. *Present Simple for Habits*

- *Used for:* Regular actions or habits.

- *Structure:* Subject + Verb (base form or -s/-es for third person singular).

- *Examples:*

    - I usually go to the gym three times a week.

    - She always drinks coffee in the morning.

2. *Present Continuous for Temporary Habits*

- *Used for:* Habits that are temporary or changing.

- *Structure:* Subject + am/is/are + -ing form of the verb.

- *Examples:*

    - I'm currently working out every day to get fit for the summer.

    - They're studying late these days for their exams.

3. *Used to / Didn't use to for Past Habits*

- *Used for:* Habits in the past that are no longer true.

- *Structure:*

    - Affirmative: Subject + used to + base form of the verb.

    - Negative: Subject + didn't use to + base form of the verb.

    - Question: Did + Subject + use to + base form of the verb?

- *Examples:*

    - I used to play football every weekend when I was younger.

    - She didn't use to like spicy food, but now she loves it.

    - Did you use to live in the city when you were a child?

4. *Adverbs of Frequency*

- *Used for:* Describing how often something happens.

- *Examples:*

    - always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, hardly ever, never

- *Placement:* Before the main verb, but after "be" verbs.

- *Examples:*

    - I always eat breakfast.

    - She is often late for meetings.

5. *Expressions for Habits*

- *Every:* every day, every week, every month

    - I go to the cinema every Friday.

- *How often:* To ask about the frequency of habits.

    - How often do you check your emails?

- *Twice/Three times a week/month/year:*

    - I visit my grandparents twice a month.

1-*Rewrite the sentences:* Change the sentences to talk about past habits using "used to."

    - I play the piano every day. (When I was a child...)

        - I used to play the piano every day when I was a child.

    - Do you live in the city? (When you were younger...)

2-Create sentences:* Use adverbs of frequency to describe your habits or someone else's.

    - (You about reading books) I often read books before bed.

 grammar explanations and exercises at the B2 level, focusing on tendencies,Let's dive into it.

Tendencies can be expressed using various structures:

1. *tend to + infinitive*: This structure is used to talk about habits or things that usually happen.

    - Example: I tend to wake up early on weekends.

2. *used to + infinitive*: Though not exactly about tendencies in the present, it's often confused with "tend to." "Used to" talks about past habits.

    - Example: I used to play football every day when I was younger.

3. *have a tendency to + infinitive*: Similar to "tend to," but often implies a slightly more formal or specific context.

    - Example: She has a tendency to overthink things.

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