My friends, reading your answers on my tests, your comments and blogs, I see you don’t always use these verbs correctly. So, I will explain them.
USED TO + the infinitive. We use it when we want to say that we had some habit in the past, but we don’t have it now.
I used to smoke (It means I smoked but quitted. I don’t smoke now).
When young I used to visit the swimming pool almost every day (I don’t do it now).
This verb is used only in the simple past tense when we speak about our lost habits NOW.
TO BE USED TO + the gerund/noun. We use it meaning our habits we had and still have.
I am used to smoking much (I have always smoked much).
I am used to swimming every day (I have always swum every day).
This verb can be used in the present and the past tenses.
When I met her, she was used to being a leader (that time she was a leader as well as before).
I knew he was used to going to bed late (He went to bed late that time and before).
TO GET USED TO + the gerund/noun. We say so if we mean that we get accustomed to something. We can use this verb is all the tenses.
He is getting used to being a father (his wife has just delivered a baby, he hasn’t known how it feels!).
She got used to the American lifestyle for long (it took her long to accept American lifestyle, but she accepted it in the end).
I hope, you will get used to my kidding at class sooner or later (I think I don’t have to explain, you all have a great sense of humor! HAHAHA!)
As always, I will be happy to answer your questions and to see your examples.
Have a great week!
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You are welcome, dear Danny!
By the way, Danny, let's return to our muttons. When will we read your next blog?
I can't wait for your new lessons and tests. Or are you still relaxing? LOL
Dear, I am aware of Odessa's being a "capital" of humor and I have been to your city a few times! LOL! But this year we will go to America for vacation as we have a few houses and many people we like there. Thanks for invitation!
Hahaha. Dear Danny!
Your story is funny. I can recognize my country and Ukrainians. They always behave with suspicion toward people who can't drink alcohol.
Surely, you might have exaggerated a little bit. Suicide is an extreme measure. Although, who knows? Who knows? LOL.
About Ukrainians humor. Do you know that Odessa is the capital of humor?
Next time when you come to my country I highly recommend you to visit my city on The April fools' day. Believe me, you will enjoy.
Dear Lana! Hahaha! To live in your country without good sense of humor is the same as to commit a suicide! LOL! I believe great Ukrainian sense of humor is the main reason for your nation's survival under any conditions. As to drinking heavily at the parties, excuse me, dear! I had been to Kiev many times before we came to live here (at least for some time) last summer. Sure, Tanya is Kiev-born and has many friends and some relatives here and we were often invited to different parties. I will never forget the first where I sipped vodka while all others drank it at one draft! They all immediately asked my wife what was wrong with me! Hahaha! Since then, I learned drinking it like you all do. I work with Ukrainians now, we often have parties and even my PhDs drink vodka straight and at one gulp without getting so drunk that they would need somebody to walk or to drive them home. I learned that art long ago and feel very comfortable at any party now.
Sure, you can ask me your questions. I am not on vacation now. We were resting outside the city during May holidays and are going to return to that place for this weekend as the weather is just great for getting some suntan and swimming these days.
Hahaha. Danny! You are as usual. A lot of humor. Do you think If you drink less you will be an alian in Ukraine? Mmmmm. Maybe a bit. LOL
Thank you so much for your explanations. I really appreciate your help. To be honest, I have million questions but I don't want to hold you back with your old lessons. Also, I don't want to be annoying and interrupt your resting. )))
Have a nice time, Danny. Warmest wishes to Tanya.
P.s. I am looking forward to new tests.
If you asked me any other questions in my other blogs and I didn't react, it means I didn't see them as we are resting now. You can always ask again if you don't mind.
Dear Lana, they are different. "I am used to doing something" means that I did it before and do it now. "I (have) got used to doing something" means that I didn't do it before but (have) got accuostomed to it later. For example:
I am used to smoking much. ( I have always smoked much).
I got used to drinking hard at the Ukrainian parties. (When I came to your country, I HAD to get such a habit for your compatriots not to consider me as an alian! LOL!)
Dear Danny,
I am interested in one question. What is the difference between I AM USED TO... and I GOT USED TO..? Do they have the same meaning or kinda different?
Thank you for explanations, Danny.
Dear Danny,
Thank you very much and best wishes,
Dear Bijan, both "When young" and "When I was young" are correct. Now, about your mistakes:
5. I am getting used to being a sportsman.
6. I have been getting used to learning English for a long time.
7. Helen is getting used to understanding her husband.
8. I got used to understanding my girlfriend.
In 7 and 8 I have just showed you the possible options
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