“I USED TO”, “I GOT USED TO”, “I’M USED TO”: What’s the difference?!

Summary

In this video, Emma explains the differences between the phrases 'used to,' 'get used to,' and 'be used to.' She highlights how 'used to' refers to past repeated actions or routines, while 'get used to' is about becoming accustomed to something, whether in the past, present, or future. Emma also covers 'be used to,' which has a similar meaning to 'get used to.' With examples and explanations of grammar rules, this lesson clarifies how to use these phrases effectively in English. Viewers are encouraged to practice with additional resources on her website.

Takeaways

• 😀 'Used to' is used to talk about repeated actions or routines in the past.
• 📘 'Used to' is followed by the base form of a verb, e.g., 'I used to read books.'
• 🕰️ 'Get used to' can refer to the past, present, or future and indicates becoming accustomed to something.
• 🔄 'Get used to' is often followed by a verb in the gerund form (-ing), e.g., 'I got used to waking up early.'
• 🕰️ 'Get used to' can also be followed by a noun, indicating becoming familiar with something, e.g., 'I got used to the noise.'
• 🤔 'Be used to' has a similar meaning to 'get used to' and can also be used to indicate familiarity or being accustomed to something.
• 📝 'Be used to' can take different forms depending on the verb 'be' (am, is, are, etc.) and can be followed by a noun or gerund.
• 📚 'Used to' doesn't change the verb form to past tense, as 'used to' itself is already in the past tense.
• 🔔 'Get used to' can be used in various tenses, such as past ('got used to'), present ('am getting used to'), and future ('will get used to').
• 🌐 The video encourages visiting the website 'www.engvid.com' for a quiz and additional resources on this topic.

Q & A

What is the main topic of Emma's video?

The main topic of Emma's video is the difference between the phrases 'used to', 'get used to', and 'be used to' in the English language.

How does Emma describe the use of 'used to'?

Emma explains that 'used to' is used to talk about past habits or repeated actions that are no longer true.

What is the pronunciation difference Emma points out for 'used to'?

Emma emphasizes that despite the presence of 'ed', 'used to' is pronounced as one syllable, like 'use', not 'used'.

Can you explain the phrase 'get used to' as per Emma's explanation?

'Get used to' is used to describe the process of becoming accustomed or familiar with something that was initially strange or unusual.

What tense can 'get used to' be used in, according to the video?

'Get used to' can be used in the past, present, or future tense, depending on the context.

How does Emma demonstrate the use of 'used to' with examples?

Emma uses personal anecdotes such as listening to CDs in high school and wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic to demonstrate the use of 'used to'.

What is the grammatical structure that follows 'used to'?

The verb that follows 'used to' is in its base form, without any changes like -ing or past tense.

How does Emma differentiate 'get used to' from 'used to' in terms of verb form?

Emma clarifies that after 'get used to', the verb should be in the -ing form, indicating a continuous or ongoing process of becoming accustomed.

What is the meaning of 'be used to' as explained in the video?

'Be used to' has the same meaning as 'get used to', and it is used to express that someone is accustomed to something.

Can you provide an example of how Emma uses 'be used to' in the present tense?

Emma gives the example 'I am used to waking up at 6 a.m.' to show the use of 'be used to' in the present tense.

What additional resources does Emma recommend for English learners?

Emma recommends visiting www.engvid.com for quizzes and subscribing to her YouTube channel for more English learning videos. She also suggests visiting her website at www.teacheremma.com for more resources.