Used to', 'Be Used to', and 'Get Used to'

Learn the differences between 'used to', 'be used to', and 'get used to' in this informative video.

Understanding the distinctions between 'used to', 'be used to', and 'get used to' is crucial for mastering English expressions about habits.

• Used to: A modal verb used to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true. Example: "She used to smoke when she was young". This indicates a habit she had in the past but no longer has.
• Get used to: Describes the process of becoming accustomed to something new. Example: "I am getting used to living with my new roommate". This means you are in the process of adapting to a new living situation.
• Be used to: Indicates being accustomed to a situation or habit, implying that it is now normal or familiar. Example: "I am used to getting up early every morning". This means waking up early is a regular habit.

Each phrase helps convey different stages of habitual actions or states. 'Used to' is about past habits, 'get used to' is about adapting to new habits, and 'be used to' indicates established habits. 

Watch the video to see examples and practice using these phrases correctly.