Phrases for Expressing Habits

      Phrases for Expressing Habits

I spend a lot of time...

You'll always find me...

These phrases are followed by a gerund (-ing) Example: I spend a lot of time reading.

I (often) tend to...

This phrase is followed by the infinitives (- to + V1) Example: I Often tend to watch TV.

___ is a big part of my life.

This Phrase needs a noun or gerund in the blank space. Example: Dancing is a big part of my Life.

Or Books are a big part of my life.

I always make a point of...

Whenever I get the chance, I...

These phrases show that the speaker likes doing these things and tries to do them a lot.

I have a habit of..

This Phrase suggests that the speaker often does something but that it's not intentional. It may be a bad habit.

I can't (seem to) stop...

I'm always...

I can't help...

These Phrases are habits that the speaker thinks are bad but cannot stop.