We can use the word “how” in a few ways.
1. Use “how” to ask for the method or way to do something.
How + do/does + subject + verb…?
A) How do you want to go to the park?
B) Let’s take a taxi.
A) How do you make spaghetti?
B) Put the pasta in boiling water and cook it for 8 minutes.
A) How does he run so fast?
B) He practices every day.
2. The questions “How do I….?” and “How do you…?” are the same when asking for help or directions.
- How do I turn on the fan?
(=How do you turn on the fan?) - How do I get to the hospital from here?
(=How do you get to the hospital from here?)
3. Use “how often” to ask about frequency.
How often + do/does + subject + verb…?
A) How often do you exercise?
B) I exercise twice a week.
A) How often do you eat out in a month?
B) I eat at a restaurant two or three times a month.
A) How often do you work late?
B) I work late every day.
4. “How many times” is also used to ask about frequency. It is often used with other time words. We can use other time words after “time” or at the end of the sentence.
How many times + do/does + subject + verb…?
A) How many times a week do you eat out?
B) I eat out once or twice a week.
A) How many times do you exercise in a month?
B) I exercise about ten times a month.
Example Questions
- How do I get to the subway station from here?
- How do I use this machine?
- How do you turn on the computer?
- How do you spell your name?
- How do you know that?
- How do you say this word?
- How do we get to her house?
- How does he know my name?
- How does Jon know Erin?
- How does she make this cake?
- How does Erin exercise every day?
- How do they make such beautiful paintings?
- How do the young kids listen to this music?
- How often do you work out?
- How often do you take the train to work?
- How often do we need to report to our boss?
- How often do we need to have a meeting?
- How often does she like to eat out?
- How often does he get a new phone?
- How often does Jon go to yoga class?
- How often does it snow here?
- How often does it rain in Thailand?
- How often do they study English?
- How often do the kids play baseball after school?
- How many times a week do you work late?
- How many times a month do you see a movie?
- How many times do you eat out in a week?
- How many times does she travel in a year?
- How many times does he call you in a day?
- How many times do they take a break in a day?
English Conversation 1
A) How often do you exercise a week?
B) I exercise every day except Sunday.
A) That’s amazing. How do you find the time?
B) I make it part of my routine. I like to wake up early and exercise. It is relaxing.
English Conversation 2
A) You work too much. How often do you work overtime?
B) I work late almost every day. I have no choice.
A) Why do you need to work late a lot?
B) I want to get a promotion next year. So, I have to work a lot.
A) How do you stay healthy?
B) I try to eat only healthy food and I take a walk after every meal.
You can practice speaking English by finishing the questions below and then practice making your own questions. It is the best way to learn English and improve your English fluency fast! Also, do not forget to try using it in real life.
Tip: Say the questions aloud. This will help you practice speaking English and improve your pronunciation and fluency.
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How do you get to _______________?
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How do they _______________?
How many times do you _______________?
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How often do you _______________?
How often does your family _______________?
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