Grammar Focus – “Used” in English

A. “Used to” + base verb – past habits or states no longer true.

B. “Be used to” + noun/verb-ing – something feels normal now.

C. “Get used to” + noun/verb-ing – process of becoming comfortable.

2. Grammar Practice

1. I __________ (snowboard), but now I prefer skiing.

2. She __________ (training) in very cold weather.

3. He __________ (ice skate) when he was a teenager.

4. It took me a while, but I finally __________ (the heavy ski boots).

5. We are __________ (waking up early) for winter trips.

6. They __________ (play ice hockey) after school.

7. She is slowly __________ (the fast slopes).

8. I __________ (be scared of ice), but now I’m fine.

3. Vocabulary – Winter Sports (Useful & Minimal)

5. Conversation Practice

Do you enjoy spending time in the mountains in winter? What places do you like the most?

→ Yes, I love winter mountains — they feel fresh and peaceful.

What winter sports have you tried before?

→ I’ve tried skiing, ice skating, and sledding.

Did you have any memorable experiences while doing winter sports?

→ Yes, once I went snowboarding and the snow was perfect — it felt amazing.

When you were younger, did you do any winter sports often?

→ Yes, we used to go sledding almost every weekend.

Tell me about a time something funny happened during a winter activity.

→ I fell while ice skating and accidentally knocked my friend over too.

Did you learn any winter sports with friends or family?

→ I learned to ski with my family when I was small.

What mountain or winter resort did you really enjoy visiting?

→ I really enjoyed visiting Jasná — the slopes were great.

Have you ever been afraid of doing a winter sport?

→ Yes, I was scared the first time I tried snowboarding on a steep hill.

What winter activities would you like to try in the future?

→ I’d like to try cross-country skiing — it looks relaxing.

Do you prefer exciting winter sports or calm ones? Why?

→ I prefer calmer activities because they feel safer and more relaxing.