964 – Talking About Habits in English – Always, Tend To, Keep + ING, Used To

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Do you have this problem? When you talk about habits in English, you might use the same grammar again and again? Things like, “I eat breakfast at 7,” or “I go to bed late,” or “I work on Saturdays.” Those sentences are correct – no problem there. But if you always talk about habits that way, your English can start to sound a little flat or mechanical. The good news is, native speakers actually use several different expressions to talk about habits, depending on how strong the habit is, how they feel about it, or whether it’s something now or from the past.

Today, we’re going to look at four very common and very natural ways native speakers talk about habits in everyday conversation. And as we go, I’ll show you how each one sounds a little different, even though they’re all talking about repeated actions. Let’s dive in.

FAQ
Question: What are some ways to talk about habits in English
Answer: Always sounds strong and fixed. Tend to sounds soft and general. Keep + -ing focuses on repetition and feeling. And used to looks back at habits that have changed.

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