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* Use "used to" to talk about something that was true or happened regularly in the past but no longer happens.
* Use "be used to" to say that something is normal, not unusual.
* Use "to get used to" to talk about the process of something becoming normal for us.
Examples:
I used to drive to work but now I take the bus.
I'm used to your bad temper. I've known you for 5 years.
You'll get used to living on your own.
* See more here: http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-used-to.php
Quiz- Used to, get used to & be used to: http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/326.html
To suddenly announce shocking or startling news which will greatly change a situation.
e.g. " You should've told us what'd been in your mind all that time before dropping a bombshell like that"
You shouldn't change a system or method that it's already working well.
e.g." I don't see why we should change anything. Everyone's happy with our exam system, and as they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
* We study in order to learn. Therefore, use "Studying" to talk about the process, while "learning" is to talk about the outcome.
Examples:
I'm studying English every day, but I don't think I'm learning anything.
You always learn a lot about different cultures when you travel.
What's the best way to learn more and study less?
Quiz- Confusing Words - 1: http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/bl_confusing1.htm
Silliness; dishonest tricks; deceitful behaviour.
e.g. " Enough with the monkey business. This is serious!
"This looks too good to be true. There must be some monkey business going on!"
* Use the simple present tense when talking about fixed facts that will happen in the future.
Examples:
The show starts at 8 O'clock.
I have an English class at 2:30 P.M.
Try to be on time tomorrow. The school bus arrives at 9:00 A.M.
* See more here: http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/Tenses16.cfm
To help increase understanding between different (opposing) people or groups.
e.g. " Student Exchange Programs is one way to build bridges between different cultures."
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