Lesson 4: Expressing Habits ("used to" vs. "be/get used to")

Lesson 4: Expressing Habits ("used to" vs. "be/get used to")

Welcome to Intermediate Grammar! When adapting to a new environment—like starting a busy job or adjusting to a new city—we often talk about our changing habits. In English, we use very similar-looking phrases to express completely different concepts: past habits versus familiarity. Let's break down the mechanics of used to , be used to , and get used to . Grammar Structures: Used to (do) - Past habit or state. Didn't use to (do) - Negative past habit. Be used to (something) - Accustomed to / familiar with. Be used to (doing) - Accustomed to an action. Get used to (something) - The process of adapting. Get used to (doing) - The process of adapting to an action. Crucial Structural Mistake A very common B1 error is mixing up the verbs that follow these structures. "Used to" takes a Base Verb. "Be/Get used to" takes a Noun or V-ing (Gerund). Please enable JavaScript to view the interactive flashcards and take the quiz. warning Crucial Structural Mistake A very common erro…