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Used to Vs. Be Used to Vs. Get Used to

Let’s have a look at be used to and used to. These two words look similar, but they have two very different uses. Do you know how to use these words? Have a look at the paragraph above once more, and then check today’s lesson.Used to

look forward to + Ving

She’s looking forward to going to Niagara Falls!

Today, lets look at some common phrases using gerunds (Verb ING)When you are excited about and anticipating a future event, you can use look forward to + gerund.

It takes me back; Reminds Me Of

Today’s trip to the old neighborhood takes him back to his youth!
Do you feel nostalgic sometimes? Do people or things sometimes make you think about think about the past? Have you met someone who looks like or acts like another person you know?

Happiness Idioms

to inherit

You're talking with someone about the government of North Korea. This person doesn't know much about North Korea,

so you explain who the country's leader is. 

He inherited the position from his father.

inherit a position from (someone) 

When an older person dies, their things often go to

Headache

Ok, I’m sure you guys all know what a “headache” is. It’s when your head hurts.

In this lesson, however, I’d like to explain the DIFFERENT uses of the word “headache” in spoken English. This is a common term used often by native speakers in some slightly different situations.  You already know how to say, “I have a headache“. That is the most common one.

BUT… You can also describe annoying things or people as “headaches“.