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  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...

 comparing past and present situations in English at the B1 level. *Using "used to" and "now"* - "Used to" describes past habits or states that are no longer true. - "Now" describes the present situation. Examples: - I used to live in a small town, but now I live in a big city. - She used to be shy, but now she's very confident. *Comparing with adjectives* - Use comparative forms (e.g., -er, more) to compare past and present. Examples: - Life is more expensive now than it was 10 years ago. - I'm happier now than I used to be. *Talking about changes* - Use phrases like "I've changed," "things have changed," or "I've become." Examples: - I've become more outgoing since I moved to the city. - Things have changed a lot since I was a kid. *Discussing habits and routines* - Compare past and present habits using "used to" and "now." Examples: - I used to go to bed early, but now I sta...