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Spotty Moves to Prague — Episode 1Old Life, New Life

Level A2used to / be used to

Watch Spotty's story, then check what you understood, practise used to and be used to, and write a few sentences of your own.

Watch the story

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The story is on its way to YouTube. You can already try the questions below.

Part 1

Did you understand?

Choose one answer. You will see right away if it is correct.

Answered: 0 of 5

  1. Where did Spotty live before Prague?
  2. How did Spotty use to go to the shop?
  3. What floor is Spotty's flat on?
  4. What did Spotty forget to do at Olive's home?
  5. Which tram is Spotty's favourite?

Part 2

Grammar check

Choose the right words for each gap.

used to

a past habit — true before, not now

I used to ride my bike everywhere.

be used to

something is normal for you now (+ noun or -ing)

Olive is used to the stairs.

Answered: 0 of 4

  1. In my old town, I _____ ride my bike to the beach.
  2. Olive climbs the stairs every day. She _____ the stairs.
  3. At first, Spotty wasn't used to _____ up early.
  4. Rosie and Spotty _____ have lunch together every Friday.

Part 3

Your turn

What did you use to do as a child? What are you used to now? Write 3–5 sentences with used to and be used to.

Example
When I was a child, I used to play football every day. Now I work in an office, and I'm used to sitting all day.
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Try to use: used to