Comparing past and present situations in English: B1- intermediate:

 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 stay up late.

- He used to play football every weekend, but now he prefers hiking.

Some useful phrases:

- "In the past, I..."

- "Nowadays, I..."

- "Things have changed since..."

- "I've noticed a big difference between..."

Let's talk about past situations in English at the B1 level.

*Describing past situations*

- Use the past simple tense to describe completed actions in the past.

- Use "used to" for past habits or states that are no longer true.

Examples:

- I lived in Paris for two years.

- She used to play tennis every weekend.

- They went to the beach every summer when they were kids.

*Talking about past experiences*

- Use phrases like "I remember when..." or "One time, I..."

Examples:

- I remember when I first started learning English.

- One time, I got lost in a foreign city.

*Discussing past actions*

- Use the past simple tense to describe specific actions.

Examples:

- I visited my grandparents last weekend.

- She finished her project on time.

- They traveled to many countries in Europe.

Some useful vocabulary:

- "In the past"

- "When I was younger"

- "Back then"

- "At that time"

*Narrating a story*

- Use linking words like "first," "then," "after that," and "finally."

Examples:

- First, I went to the store. Then, I bought some food. After that, I cooked dinner. Finally, I ate with my family.

Let's talk about present situations in English at the B1 level.

*Describing current situations*

- Use the present simple tense to describe habitual or general truths.

- Use the present continuous tense for actions happening now.

Examples:

- I live in a big city. (present simple)

- I'm studying English right now. (present continuous)

*Talking about daily routines*

- Use adverbs like "usually," "often," and "always" to describe habits.

Examples:

- I usually wake up at 7 am.

- She often goes to the gym after work.

*Discussing current activities*

- Use phrases like "at the moment" or "currently" to describe what's happening now.

Examples:

- I'm working on a project at the moment.

- They're currently studying for their exams.

*Describing states and feelings*

- Use linking verbs like "feel," "seem," and "appear" to describe emotions or states.

Examples:

- I feel happy when I'm with my friends.

- She seems busy today.

Some useful vocabulary:

- "Currently"

- "At the moment"

- "Right now"

- "These days"

*Making observations*

- Use phrases like "I notice that" or "It's clear that" to describe observations.

Examples:

- I notice that people are more connected online these days.

- It's clear that technology is advancing rapidly.

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