I USED TO BE SO

UNHEALTHY

Goals: Talking about a past situation that is no longer true.

 Bruno: I used to
get up very late…

Mary: I didn’t use

to be a fitness
person… A. …but now I have to start working at 7 A.M.
B. …but now I go to sleep at 9:30 P.M.
Lucy: I used to C. …but now I go to the gym every day.
watch TV late at
night…
Mention one thing you used to do in the past, but you
don’t do nowadays.

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 Watch the video

What did he use to like?

He used to like mushrooms

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What did she use to love?

She used to love shrimp

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 WHEN DO YOU USE “USED TO” IN ENGLISH?
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• Allan and Lorena always used to go
for a run before breakfast.
• Bruno didn’t use to say things like
that when I knew him.
To describe an activity or a state that
happened many times in the past.
✔ The form used to is used
with all subjects.
✔ used to + infinitive
• I used to like video games when I was ✔ did not use to + infinitive
younger.
• You didn’t use to be so stressed!
To refer to an activity or state that was
true in the past but is no longer true.
 Let’s practise!
used to + V. infinite
didn’t use to + V. infinitive

- Ryan used to play basketball, but now

he doesn’t play basketball.
- Ryan used to like wearing sport
clothing, but now he wears suits.
- Ryan didn’t use to like vegetables, but
now he eats a lot of vegetables.
- Ryan used to drink pop, but now he
doesn’t drink pop.
- Ryan used to go to the clubs at the
weekend, but now he relaxes at the
weekend.
- Ryan used to go to school, but now he
works in a office.
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 Do you have a healthy
lifestyle?

What good
Do you have any
habits do you bad habits?
have?

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I USED TO…
Conversation time: James and aura talk about their habits in the past.

James:
Laura, I feel much better now that I don't smoke and don't drink 1. What did James use to do after
alcohol. a meal?
Laura: Oh, that's good. 2. How did James use to feel
James: Yes, I used to have a cigarette or two after a meal. before changing his lifestyle?
Laura: I read in a magazine that people who smoke and drink 3. Why did Laura use to feel
alcohol suffer more from depression. What do you think of that? uncomfortable with herself?
James: I’m not sure about it, but I used to feel anxious and
nervous all the time.
Laura: I know what you mean. Before start doing exercise and
eating healthy, I used to feel tired and angry the whole day, now I
feel really comfortable with myself.

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 YESTERDAY AND TODAY

Useful expressions!
1. When I was a child…
Play video games Watch cartoons. 2. When I was a little kid / girl / boy…
3. When I was five years old…
4. Now, I prefer to…
5. Nowadays, I prefer to…
6. Currently, I spend my free time…

Read fairy tales / children stories Skate / draw landscapes

Example

When I was a child, I used to spend many hours playing video

Compare the activities you used to do when you were a games with my brother. Now, I prefer to spend my free time
child with the activities you prefer to do now. watching Netflix.
 When I was a child I used to...

Hi, I am Bob Esponja, when I was a child I used to do many things, for example. When I was

4 years old, I used to play with jellyfish, my friend Patrick and I used to study Science.

When I was 8 years old I used to drive fastly and finally I used to visit my old parents.
 REFERENCES

1. Caso clínico 01-2019, https://slidesgo.com/es/tema/caso-clinico-01-2019

2. Past Tense with Used to | Talking about the Past with 'Used to' | Past Habits and Interests,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvcTZ_hNSPU&t=2s
3. Imágenes de Actividades Casa, https://www.freepik.es/fotos-vectores-gratis/actividades-casa
4. Dibujos animados ropa colorida en perchas, https://www.pinterest.com.mx/pin/677017756477751211/
5. Dibujos Animados De Comida (15 de julio de 2022), http://support.amazing.co.il/3erty/dibujos-animados-de-comida
6. Large set of colourful people doing assorted recreational activities,
https://stock.adobe.com/es/images/large-set-of-colourful-people-doing-assorted-recreational-activities-and-gathering
-information
7. Imágenes de Juegos Ocio, https://www.freepik.es/fotos-vectores-gratis/juegos-ocio