The document discusses the differences between the phrases "used to" and "be/get used to". "Used to" refers to past habitual actions that no longer occur, while "be/get used to" means becoming accustomed to something new or unfamiliar. It provides examples of how each phrase structure is used and notes that "be/get used to" can be used with different tenses to discuss becoming accustomed over time.

1. Used to vs. Be/Get used to -ing

2. ‘used to + infinitive’
 We use ‘used to’ to talk about things that happened
in the past – actions or states – that no longer
happen now.
 She used to be a long distance runner when she was
younger.
 didn’t use to – Did you use to…?

3. ‘be/get used to’
are used to = accustomed
Vs.
get used to / are getting used to = becoming
accustomed to it
 I found Slovak food very strange at first but I’m
used to it now.
 I’m getting used to driving on the right.

4. ‘be/get used to’
 ‘be used to’ and ‘get used to’: followed by a noun or
the gerund
 I can’t get used to getting up so early. I’m tired all the time.
 He’s not used to the weather here yet. He’s finding it very
cold.
 ‘Be/get used to’ can be used with past, present and
future tenses.
 You might find it strange at first but you’ll soon get used to
it.
 He wasn’t used to the heat and he caught sunstroke.