Used to, be used to, get used to

Laura Galindo. Adapted from New English File Upper-Intermediate. Oxford.

Used to, be used to, get used to

Used to / didnt use to + infinitive: We use used to / didnt use to + infinitive to talk about past habits or repeated actions, situations or states which have now changed. I used to drink five cups of coffee a day, but now I only drink tea.

Used to, be used to, get used to

Used to / didnt use to + infinitive: Used to / didnt use to doesnt exist in the present tense. For present habits, we use usually + the present simple. I usually walk to work.

Used to, be used to, get used to

Used to / didnt use to + infinitive: You can also use would to refer to repeated actions in the past. But you cant use it for situations or states with non-actions verbs. When I lived in France as a child I would always eat croissants for breakfast.

Used to, be used to, get used to

Be used to + gerund: We use be used to + gerund to talk about a new situation which is now familiar or less strange. Carlos has lived in London for ten years. Hes used to driving on the left.

Used to, be used to, get used to

Be used to + gerund: We use get used to + gerund to talk about a new situation which is becoming familiar or less strange. Carlos moved to London two months ago, He cant ger used to driving on the left.