used to

An English teacher shows how to use "used to" in a sentence.

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[Fabrineah]

Teacher Paul:In Brasil when we like a thing:a food,a film ,a music say us a new slang say us:It ´s a "Show de Bola". Your lessons are "Show de Bola". Thanks a lot.

[learnamericanenglish]

@Fabrineah -- Thank-you. I'm so glad the lessons are helping you.

[yellowspy1]

Hi! You didn't explain the difference between "used to" and "use to". Some pupils don't understand that, like me. ;)

[samurai50062]

@yellowspy1 use to is present used to is past

[learnamericanenglish]

@samurai50062 -- "(be) used to" can be put into the present tense: I am used to working on a computer. Or..... I use a computer to communicate with other people. However, these are not the same as "used to."

[learnamericanenglish]

@yellowspy1 -- You might be using "use to" incorrectly. This is a common mistake. Perhaps you could put it into a sentence.

[marlyth100]

my best teacher...

[marlyth100]

Mi mejor maestro..

[choukri5]

And for questions ?? :o

[Mrsdeaniko]

Hi! Your lessons are really clear and straightforward, I like them! Actually, I have learnt British English, and we learnt that the negative form of 'used to' is 'didn't use to' (without the 'd'). As you are a native speaker, I'm sure you use the correct form.... but how is it? Is it another difference between British and American English?

[wahid73]

Thank you Paul

[SuperLOOOOLOOOO]

thank you for your effort

have a nice day

awsome job

[EgleFig]

Dearest teacher, I guess I finally understood the use of used to. I need you explaining about the sound of some words that are like if have a T  as "finished", "used", stuff like that. How can I recognize that? I'm a little ashamed to ask you but I did.

[boquita38]

thank you teacher Paul!!!! it's very clear as always :)