Today we are going to study and practice three very important and useful English expressions.

Used to, get used to and be used to.

And the problem is that they are very similar and many students confuse these three expressions.

A. Make sure also not to miss the final test because it will really show you if you understand the three expressions.

Let's get started.

Okay, let me help you right away.

Let's start with used to.

Used to is a past habit.

Remember this, it's important.

It's a common action in the past but I don't do it anymore.

For example, in the past I ate junk food.

But now I don't eat junk food so my habit has changed.

I don't do it anymore.

So what can I say?

I have to say I used to eat junk food.

Now you notice I said I used to eat.

We don't say I used to eat junk food.

So the D and the TO are connected and we say I used to eat junk food.

Now this is important.

Remember this also.

Used to is always followed by a verb.

Here's an example.

I used to eat junk food.

Another one.

You used to love dancing.

She used to go for a walk after dinner.

We used to play hockey together.

So you see every time after used to we put a verb.

Nothing else.

Here's another example.

In the past he drove his car everywhere.

But now he rides his bike everywhere.

So his habit has changed.

What can you say?

He used to drive his car everywhere.

You can also use used to in the negative form.

That's important.

So used to is a past habit and didn't used to is a new habit.

Good.

Not a common action in the past.

But now I do it often.

Okay.

Now watch out.

Notice this right here.

It's not used with a D.

It's used to.

Okay.

Now where is the D?

Where did the D go?

The D is actually...

It was a past tense, right?

So now did is at the past right here.

So that's why there is no D at the end here.

So didn't used to.

In the past I didn't listen to music.

Okay.

Now I listen to music.

So my habit has changed.

What can you say?

You can say I didn't used to listen to music.

Now here's another example.

In the past she didn't drink.

But now she drinks a lot.

Change of habit one more time.

You can say she didn't used to drink.

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But now I do.

Let's move on to something a bit more difficult.

Get used to.

Get used to means to adapt.

An easier way to say it is to become comfortable with something that was uncomfortable at first.

So in the past it was not okay.

But now I'm okay with it.

There's a transition.

Here's an example.

This work schedule is terrible.

Working the night shift is killing me.

Yeah, it's hard at the beginning.

But don't worry.

You will get used to working nights.

You will get used to working nights.

So you will adapt eventually in the future.

Here's another example.

I moved from a quiet village to a busy city.

At first the noise bothered me.

But now the noise doesn't bother me.

So you see there was an adaptation that took place right there.

So what can you say?

You can say I got used to the noise.

Right here you notice this is the past tense.

So I adapted to the noise.

Okay, so that's why we say I got used to the noise.

You cannot say I get used to the noise.

You could say I'm getting used to the noise.

But that means that the adaptation is not complete.

But I got used to the noise.

The adaptation is complete.

Now I don't care about the noise.

Remember this.

It's important.

Get used to is followed by a noun.

For example, Jim got used to the job quickly.

The job is a noun.

You can also use a pronoun right there.

She got used to it after a while.

It is a pronoun.

Or you could use ing verb.

He got used to swimming every day.

But remember we studied used to before.

And that was followed by a verb.

But in the case of get used to, it cannot be followed by a verb.

Here's another example.

At my new job, I have to start work at 7 a.m.

It's so hard to wake up early.

I'm still trying to adapt to my new schedule.

Still trying to adapt.

So the adaptation is not complete.

Watch out.

So what do you say?

You can say, I'm getting used to waking up early.

Here's the last expression.

Be used to.

Okay.

Now watch out.

Be used to means to be accustomed to something.

Okay.

Which means to be comfortable with a situation.

I'm okay with this situation.

There is no problem with it.

Now notice the difference between get used to and be used to.

Get used to was to become comfortable with a situation, right?

From not okay to being okay.

So becoming comfortable.

Whereas be used to is to be comfortable with a situation.

It means you are already okay with it.

There is no transition there.

You are fine with it already.

So here's an example.

I'm from Canada.

Canada is cold.

So I'm comfortable with the cold.

What can I say?

I can say, I'm used to the cold.

That's it.

It means I'm accustomed to the cold weather.

Remember this.

It's important.

Be used to is followed by a noun.

Sam is used to city life now.

City life.

Noun.

A pronoun.

He is used to them being late.

Them is a pronoun.

I'm used to studying late at night.

So that's a verb plus ing.

Okay.

But remember again, used to is followed by a verb.

And get used to was followed by a noun pronoun.

So get used to and be used to are very, very similar.

Okay.

So watch out with this and remember.

Now here's one more example to make sure you understand well.

He wakes up at 6 a.m. every day.

Then he goes for a run.

It's his daily routine.

Okay.

You're ready.

Now what would you say?

You would say he is used to getting up early and going for a run.

Now it's quiz time.

I give you only five questions today, but they are not easy.

So make sure you try to answer them well.

Let's go.

In the past, I played the violin.

Now I don't.

Here are your choices.

I used to play the violin.

I got used to playing the violin.

Or I am used to playing the violin.

Which one is right?

You're ready.

And the answer is I used to play the violin, but my habit has changed.

And now I don't play anymore.

Question two.

Last year, I started a new job.

It took me some time to adjust to the workload.

It took me some time to adjust.

Watch out.

First option.

I used to the workload.

I am getting used to the workload.

Or I am used to the workload now.

You're ready.

And the answer is.

I am used to the workload now because it took me some time to adjust, but the adjustment is over.

So now I am okay with it.

Question number three.

My girlfriend and I have just moved in together.

It's hard to live with someone new.

Little by little, I'm trying to adapt to living with her.

Good.

I'm trying to adapt.

Watch out.

Option one.

I used to live with my girlfriend.

Two.

I'm getting used to living with my girlfriend.

Or three.

I am used to living with my girlfriend.

You're ready.

Make your choice.

And the right answer is.

B.

I'm getting used to living with my girlfriend, but the adaptation is not over yet.

So that's why you need the ING.

I'm still in the process of getting used to living with her.

Question number four.

Ever since I was a kid, I went rock climbing.

Rock climbing is like second nature to me.

Okay.

I used to go rock climbing.

I got used to rock climbing.

Or.

I am used to rock climbing.

You're ready.

And the right answer is, of course.

I am used to rock climbing because that's what I've always done in my life.

It's my habit.

It's every day.

Nothing has changed.

It's what I like doing.

Question number five.

Last question.

Back in the day, I disliked spicy food.

Little by little, I ate spicier and spicier food.

Now I can handle spicy food without a problem.

Option one.

I used to dislike spicy food.

Two.

I got used to spicy food.

Or three.

I am used to spicy food.

You're ready.

And the right answer is A.

Of course, I used to dislike spicy food, but now I like it.

So it's a past habit.

But you could also say, I got used to spicy food because the process is over.

The transition, the adaptation is over.

And now I'm okay with it.

And of course, you could say, I am used to spicy food because, of course, the adaptation is over and now it's finished.

So you can see from this example that the two last ones, the two last options, I got used to spicy food and I am used to spicy food are exactly the same.

So if you use GET at the past tense right here, it is the same as saying, I am used to something.

Good job, guys.

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And I will see you next time.

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