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Boys vs girls: I used to or I'm used to? | English from movies
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Hana I to a day.
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Theo So you cup?
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Hana I to .
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Tutor and .
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3 Days to Go You'll get to it.
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Tutor and .
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A Passage to India I'm to it.
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Tutor and a bit .
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Christmas with Felicity I'm not to
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Theo Oh, you I'm to ?
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Hana Yes. I'm so to it.
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Theo . is my .
Choose an answer for each question, then check it.
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Question 1
Your friend says, "I used to smoke." What does this mean?
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Question 2
Choose the correct sentence.
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Question 3
A new coworker says the open office feels strange. Which line sounds warm and reassuring?
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Question 4
Someone offers you a lot of help and attention, and it feels new and a bit uncomfortable. What can you say?
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Question 5
You moved to a cold city last month. Some days are easier now, but it still feels hard. Which line fits best?
Quick answer
Boys vs girls: "I used to" or "I'm used to"?
Use "I used to" + verb for a past habit that stopped: "I used to drink coffee" means you don't drink it now. Use "I'm used to" + noun or verb-ing for something that feels normal today: "I'm used to drinking coffee" means you still drink it and it feels easy. Use "get used to" for the change, when something new slowly starts to feel normal.
Key words in this video
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Each line explained
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You'll get used to it. Tone: Warm and reassuring
Say this to someone who is facing something new and finds it hard, like a new job, city, or routine. It means the strange feeling will go away with time. Don't use it when the person's problem is serious and won't change with time.
“You'll get used to it.”
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I'm used to it. Tone: Calm and relaxed
Use it when something might seem difficult to others but feels normal to you now. It tells the other person not to worry. Don't use it for a habit that has already stopped; that needs "I used to."
“I'm used to it.”
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I'm not used to this. Tone: Honest and a bit uneasy
Use it when a situation still feels new or a little uncomfortable. It is a polite, honest way to explain why you feel unsure. It works with kind attention, new places, and new tasks.
“I'm not used to this”
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I used to live there. Tone: Neutral and factual
Use "used to" + base verb for a past habit or state that is no longer true. It tells the listener that things are different now. Don't add "be" before it.
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I'm getting used to it. Tone: Patient and hopeful
Use it when the change is still happening. Something feels easier than before, but not fully normal yet.
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It takes some getting used to. Tone: Friendly and realistic
Use it to warn someone that a thing feels odd at first. It's a gentle way to say "be patient." It works well for food, tools, schedules, and places.
Common mistakes
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Not quite
I'm used to drink coffee.Better I'm used to drinking coffee.
After "be used to" or "get used to," use a noun or a verb with -ing. The base verb only follows "used to" when it means a past habit.
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Not quite
I used to drink three coffees a day. (meaning you still do)Better I'm used to drinking three coffees a day.
"I used to" says the habit stopped. If it is still part of your life and feels normal, use "I'm used to." This is Hana's mistake in the Short.
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Not quite
I use to live in Paris.Better I used to live in Paris.
In positive sentences, write "used to" with a d. Write "use to" only after "did" or "didn't," as in "Did you use to live there?"
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