Intermediate English Grammar (B2)

Get used to

Watch four videos using the modal "get used to" in conversation.

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Conversation 1

Man: How's the new job?
Woman: Good, but I’m still not used to the long commute.
Man: Really, how long is it?
Woman: It’s three hours each way.
Man: Give it time. You’ll get used to it.
Woman: I’m not sure about that.

Conversation 2

Man: How is the new computer?
Woman: OK, but it’s hard getting used to the new operating system.
Man: Yeah, but it should be faster, right?
Woman: Wrong. I’m used to my old keyboard shortcuts. These ones are different.
Man: Yeah, but you’ll get used to it in no time.
Woman: I guess. But for now, it’s frustrating.

Conversation 3

Man: Have you ever worked overseas?
Woman: Yeah, I worked in Japan for two years.
Man: Oh, really? How was it?
Woman: Great, but it took a while getting used to living there.
Man: Really? What was hard getting used to?
Woman: Well, using chopsticks for one. Also, knowing how to interact with people.
Man: Wow, that does sound difficult.
Woman: It was hard at first, but I got used to it eventually.

Conversation 4

Man: How's the new baby?
Woman: Great! Life couldn’t be better.
Man: How are you doing on sleep?
Woman: Good. I only sleep a few hours a night, but I'm getting used to it.
Man: I could never get used to that.
Woman: People say that, but once you deal with it, it’s not that bad.
Man: Says you! 

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