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I used to get up early vs I'm used to getting up early and I'm getting used to getting up early

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Today we're going to discuss three popular constructions that may cause you some trouble. What are the differences between 'used to' and 'be used to -ing'? And what on earth is 'get used to -ing' all about? Study the table below, read the examples and try to come up with your own examples! Visit my website with lost of exam tips, printable lessons and ESL games   https://www.teatimeschool.ch/ As usual - you can download the printable version with some extra speaking activities by clicking HERE . I USED TO PLAY THE PIANO/ I’M USED TO PLAYING THE PIANO/ I’M GETTING USED TO PLAYING THE PIANO USED TO BE USED TO + ING GET USED TO +ING I used to like boy bands. (I liked boy bands in the past, now I don’t like them) I am used to getting up early because I start my job at 6 a.m. (It is normal for me to get up early because of my job) When I first moved to France it was difficult for me to speak...
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PET / FCE sentence transformation practice

Today I've prepared some revision for all the B1/B2 students willing to have a go at the most popular Cambridge exams. It's what the PET students should know before taking their exams and what the FCE students must know before starting to prepare for theirs. You can download the printable version of this lesson (key included) by clicking here . Good luck and let me know if you have any questions! Use the key word to make the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Example: I GOT MARRIED IN 2010.    (SINCE) I have been married since 2010. I STILL HAVEN’T REPLIED.   (YET) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I’M SURE THAT PETER IS NOT GUILTY.     (CAN’T) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… MAYBE I WILL COME WITH YOU.      (MAY) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ANNA IS SHORTER THAN EVA.     (TALL) …………………………………………………………………………………...
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FCE - top 20 key word transformations

Today I want to share with you my subjective list of the most popular FCE transformations. I cannot guarantee that you will come across them at your exam, but if I could bet some money on it - I would! ;) The theoretical part is followed by an exercise that will put your knowledge into practice - LET'S GET TO WORK! :) Printable PDF version top 20 FCE transformations:         1.         There is no point crying over split milk.  (USE)                 It’s no   USE   crying over split milk. 2.        Would you like to go to the cinema tonight?    (ABOUT) How ABOUT going to the cinema tonight? 3.        I'd prefer her to stay at home and study.   (RATHER) I’d RATHER she stayed at home and studied. 4.        I regret buying this car.   ( WISH...
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