Let's talk about using "used to" for emotions and feelings at the B1 English level. *"Used to" for past emotions and feelings* - We can use "used to" to describe emotions or feelings that we experienced in the past but don't feel the same way now. Examples: - I used to be afraid of spiders, but now I'm not scared. - She used to love playing alone, but now she enjoys playing with friends. - They used to feel anxious about public speaking, but now they're more confident. *Talking about past emotional states* - Use "used to" + verb (e.g., feel, be, enjoy) to describe past emotional states. Examples: - I used to feel nervous before exams, but now I'm more prepared. - He used to be shy around strangers, but now he's more outgoing. - We used to enjoy going to the beach, but now we prefer hiking. *Contrasting past and present emotions* - Use "used to" to contrast past emotions with present emotions. Examples: - I used...
Let's break it down. At B1 level, you're expected to understand and use "would" and "used to" correctly. Here's a quick rundown: *Used to* - *Past habits or states*: "Used to" talks about past habits or states that don't happen now. - Example: "I used to play football every weekend, but now I'm too busy." - *Past repeated actions*: It's also for actions that happened regularly in the past but don't anymore. - Example: "She used to live in Santo Domingo, but now she lives in Santiago." *Would* - *Past habits*: "Would" can also talk about past habits, often in a more formal or narrative context. It's a bit more literary than "used to." - Example: "Every summer, he would visit his grandparents in the countryside." - *Conditional*: Don't forget "would" is also used for conditionals (not the main topic here, but worth mentioning). - Example: "I...