Using would and used to in past repeated actions. B1- intermediate:

 

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 would go to the beach if I had time."

*Key Difference*

- *"Used to"* focuses more on past states or habits that are no longer true.

- *"Would"* is more about repeated actions in the past and can feel more narrative or formal.

Let's try some sentences:

1. When I was a kid, I used to  play with dolls, but now I prefer video games.

2. Every morning, she  would drink coffee before heading out.

At the B1 level, you cannot use "would" or "used to" to describe actions in the present; they are only used for past repeated actions or states that are no longer true. 

"Used to" can describe both past repeated actions (e.g., "I used to ride my bike") and past states (e.g., "I used to live there").

 "Would" can only be used for past repeated actions, often in a storytelling context, and you cannot use it for states. 

Using "Used to"

* Definition: To talk about a past action or state that is no longer true.

* Structure: Subject + used to + infinitive verb.

* Examples:

    * "I used to live in a large city, but now I live by the seaside" (state).

    * "When I was younger, I used to ride my bike to school" (action). 

Using "Would"

* Definition: To talk about repeated actions in the past, similar to "used to" for actions, but it cannot be used for states.

* Structure: Subject + would + infinitive verb.

* Context: "Would" is often used when telling a story to describe past habits.

* Examples:

    * "Every Saturday, my dad would read me a bedtime story" (action).

    * "When I was a child, we would play in the park every evening" (action). 

Key Differences at B1 Level:

* States vs. Actions: Use "used to" for both states and repeated actions, but "would" only for repeated actions.

* Negative and Questions: "Used to" can be used in negative sentences ("didn't use to") and questions ("Did you use to"), while "would" is rarely used in these forms for past habits.

* Context: "Would" needs more context to be understood as a past habit, whereas "used to" can be used more broadly. 

Example of the Difference:

* Correct: "We used to live in Manchester" (describes a past state).

Incorrect: "We would live in Manchester" (you cannot use "would" for states). 

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