COULD, WOULD, and USED TO (What's the difference?!)

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
  • This video explains how to use COULD, WOULD, and USED TO to talk about the past in English.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 107

  • @EwaGawenda-im4dn
    @EwaGawenda-im4dn 7 місяців тому +6

    I didn't know that I could use "would" only for a repeatable action. I never even thought about it. Thank you, Mike. I always learn something new.

  • @ElviraSmith23
    @ElviraSmith23 Місяць тому +2

    We used to help our father a lot with gardening.
    When we were children, we used to help our mother a lot with cooking.
    My mother often used to go abroad.

  • @ElviraSmith23
    @ElviraSmith23 Місяць тому +2

    My mother would always make me scrambled eggs for breakfast.
    We would always go to the nearby forest to gather mushrooms for our scrambled eggs for breakfast.
    I would always turn to my grandma when I had a problem.

  • @ElviraSmith23
    @ElviraSmith23 Місяць тому +2

    When Tony was younger, he used to go to the gym.
    This building used to be a tavern.

  • @guermahfatiha8050
    @guermahfatiha8050 7 місяців тому +6

    My grandma used to tell me stories when I was a child
    I would listen to her and fall asleep before she finished
    If only I could turn back the time and live those happy days again. A wonderful lesson I feel nostalgia
    Thanks al lot teacher 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @ElviraSmith23
    @ElviraSmith23 Місяць тому +2

    When I was a teenager, I used to visit a lot of museums.
    I used to watch cartoons every Sunday morning.
    When I was a teenager, I used to go to karaoke clubs.

  • @MohamedyBoh
    @MohamedyBoh 3 місяці тому +1

    I appreciate learning English with you. Thank you Teacher Mike.

  • @evelynquinonez1667
    @evelynquinonez1667 7 місяців тому +3

    My dad would bring me some sweets after work. I used to wait for dad outside my house.
    My dog, Tito could defend me from a robber. He was so bold.😊😊

  • @ElviraSmith23
    @ElviraSmith23 Місяць тому +2

    I could count when I was five.
    When I was five years old, I could tell the time by looking at the clock on the wall.
    I could walk when I was nine months old.

  • @narineyepiskoposyan4028
    @narineyepiskoposyan4028 7 місяців тому +1

    As always all was explained in details✍️thanks a lot.

  • @Glonist
    @Glonist 7 місяців тому +1

    Listening you is a good momment for me . I never get bored with you. Time is going on very rapidly
    A wink from France

  • @ElviraSmith23
    @ElviraSmith23 Місяць тому +2

    I love your valuable videos. Thank you so much.

    • @erzsebetaradszkyfeketene3430
      @erzsebetaradszkyfeketene3430 Місяць тому

      We could skate when the lake were frozen.
      I would learn much when I was university student.
      We used to play badminton when I was children.
      Eva used to be fat a little in her teenage.

  • @toijaful
    @toijaful Місяць тому

    To review and make me understand more than I used to be. Thx.

  • @vankhoanguyen3994
    @vankhoanguyen3994 5 місяців тому

    I could play the piano when I was younger. I used to pick up my child at school every day. My mom would do that for me.
    For me, using 'would' in forming questions is easier, Mike.❤

    • @TeacherMikeEnglish
      @TeacherMikeEnglish  5 місяців тому

      Very good! And I would usually say "pick up someone FROM somewhere".

  • @ahmedshariifsomali8569
    @ahmedshariifsomali8569 7 місяців тому +2

    When I was young I could memorise more lessons than today

  • @ElviraSmith23
    @ElviraSmith23 Місяць тому +2

    We would always spend our vacation at the Black Sea.
    Every Sunday, we would ride our bikes to our father's workplace to bring him lunch.
    My father would always tell us a lot about the Second World War.
    When I was bored, I would always climb the large walnut tree in our garden.

  • @user-mt5nf3tf2k
    @user-mt5nf3tf2k 7 місяців тому +1

    We need more lessons like this

  • @JessicaWong-vw8ts
    @JessicaWong-vw8ts Місяць тому

    Again, useful lesson. Thanks, Teacher Mike.😊

  • @LaviniaKareaua
    @LaviniaKareaua 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks. Great lessons and very useful

  • @Українапонадусе-п4х
    @Українапонадусе-п4х 7 місяців тому +1

    With you lessons I can believe it’s possible to listen and understand English language 😊 although perfection is very far away!

  • @rhea3234
    @rhea3234 2 місяці тому

    He used to be so uptight, but now he just goes with the flow.😯

  • @Sapito-nd4df
    @Sapito-nd4df 7 місяців тому +1

    I would play with my siblings at the park.
    I had a happy childhood.😊😊

  • @IrenaPawlowska-yw5ur
    @IrenaPawlowska-yw5ur 7 місяців тому +1

    We got today the excellent and clear explanation of the use of important words and phrase concerning the past. / could, would, used to /.
    1. I could run fast, even two laps of the stadium, when I was the teenager.
    2 . They would attend the country music festivals 5-6 times a year while they studied at university.
    3. I would try to teach her Polish regularly when she lived in Wrocław for 4 years.
    4. I used to dye my hair when I still went to work.
    Thanks a lot, Teacher for this interesting and useful video! 😊🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @rhea3234
    @rhea3234 7 місяців тому +2

    I used to have short hair but it's been long for years.

  • @leamariamartinspassos1688
    @leamariamartinspassos1688 7 місяців тому +1

    Very easy to understand, tanks!

  • @diosantavares
    @diosantavares 7 місяців тому +2

    I found this video super useful for sure Thanks.

  • @user-zj1ji3dx3d
    @user-zj1ji3dx3d 7 місяців тому +2

    Thankyou so much for your teaching ❤

  • @ramonae3657
    @ramonae3657 13 днів тому

    This was absolutely brand new information about would. Honestly I should think about it more how can I use it in a good way. You always share with us something new and I'm happy to watch your videos.
    I really appreciate your work Teacher Mike 🙏☺️

    • @TeacherMikeEnglish
      @TeacherMikeEnglish  11 днів тому

      Thank you very much! I'm glad to hear that you found this one so helpful!

  • @marimon2831
    @marimon2831 7 місяців тому +2

    Esse vídeo simples foi um dos mais importantes que eu vi nesse canal até agora. Você não apenas me ensinou algo novo, você literalmente corrigiu algo que eu fazia errado esse tempo todo e achava que estava certo.
    Eu compreendia o "WOULD" de forma errada esse tempo todo e nem me dava conta. Obrigada pela valiosa informação, professor Mike! ❤

    • @TeacherMikeEnglish
      @TeacherMikeEnglish  7 місяців тому +2

      Wow! Glad to hear that! How were you using "would" before?

    • @marimon2831
      @marimon2831 7 місяців тому

      @@TeacherMikeEnglish eu usava WOULD em frases condicionais no presente, quando deveria usar o "WILL" e isso fazia total sentido na minha cabeça!
      Eu sabia que o "WOULD" tinha a finalidade de expressar um pedido educado ou era usado para descrever situações hipotéticas, mas não sabia que isso também poderia ser usado para indicar uma ação no passado. Para indicar ações no passado eu acreditava que se usava exclusivamente o "USED TO" e o WOULD era usado apenas para o presente e o futuro.

  • @GSELgodoni
    @GSELgodoni 7 місяців тому

    I can't wait taking your lessons

  • @evelynquinonez1667
    @evelynquinonez1667 7 місяців тому +1

    I find your video helpful and interesting. Thanks a lot, Mike.
    I always learn something new with you.😀😀

  • @wadhaali9381
    @wadhaali9381 6 місяців тому +1

    Really a useful video..Thank you,Teacher

  • @clothingalterations
    @clothingalterations 7 місяців тому +2

    Great tutorial

  • @IBakeBread
    @IBakeBread 7 місяців тому

    No need to look for another explanation...your tutorial is best of the best,thank you.

  • @macidalatif1458
    @macidalatif1458 7 місяців тому +1

    Good job

  • @valdirceandersson5209
    @valdirceandersson5209 Місяць тому

    Thank you for The interesting video Teacher Mike.

  • @thamilay000
    @thamilay000 5 місяців тому

    Teacher Mike,as much as i know would indicates the past habit and still in present.Instance,i would be sitting in the park in the evening that means i am still sitting in the park sometimes.

  • @shokriahaidari2849
    @shokriahaidari2849 7 місяців тому

    Be successful teacher mike👏

  • @Sapito-nd4df
    @Sapito-nd4df 7 місяців тому

    Perfect lesson, Mike.😊

  • @annadifadoud
    @annadifadoud 7 місяців тому

    Best teacher

  • @evelynquinonez1667
    @evelynquinonez1667 Місяць тому

    A useful and nice lesson.
    I used to wear glasses when I was in school.
    Thanks a lot, Mike.😊

  • @ElviraSmith23
    @ElviraSmith23 Місяць тому +2

    I could ride my bike when I was six years old.
    I could go to kindergarten alone when I was four years old.

  • @evelynquinonez1667
    @evelynquinonez1667 Місяць тому

    I could understand the lessons fast when I was in school.😁

  • @mohammedhashim9952
    @mohammedhashim9952 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice ❤️

  • @RenataOlownia
    @RenataOlownia 7 місяців тому

    I never knew how to use modal verbs in the past tense. Thank you, Teacher Mike 💚

  • @rhea3234
    @rhea3234 7 місяців тому

    Thanks a ton.❤

  • @evelynquinonez1667
    @evelynquinonez1667 7 місяців тому +1

    I could walk when I was one.
    I used to explain the lessons to my classmates when they didn't understand the teacher.
    I would explain the lessons to my classmates when they didn't understand the teacher.
    She used to be respectful and nice before she got rich.😊😊

    • @TeacherMikeEnglish
      @TeacherMikeEnglish  7 місяців тому +2

      Great Examples! And I would probably say "before she got rich" or "before she was rich."

    • @evelynquinonez1667
      @evelynquinonez1667 7 місяців тому

      I wrote that before, but them I changed it. Hahaha. I will fix it, Mike.😀

    • @evelynquinonez1667
      @evelynquinonez1667 7 місяців тому +1

      Nice example. Mike gives us the opportunity to share our own childhood experiences.😀

  • @rhea3234
    @rhea3234 7 місяців тому

    Very valuable content.❤

  • @kal-elrendon678
    @kal-elrendon678 7 місяців тому

    Great
    Thanks🎉

  • @vanidap4447
    @vanidap4447 7 місяців тому

    ❤❤Thank you so much for your useful sharing

  • @WithZii7712
    @WithZii7712 4 місяці тому

    I like your pronunciation

  • @tabingedrian-gt3zf
    @tabingedrian-gt3zf 7 місяців тому

    Very clear explanation. It sounds like I'm listening to an A.I

  • @evelynquinonez1667
    @evelynquinonez1667 Місяць тому

    I would play with my siblings at the park. We had a lot of fun.😁😁😊

  • @ElviraSmith23
    @ElviraSmith23 Місяць тому +2

    He would always go fishing when he wanted a little bit of peace.
    I would always run away from dogs because I was scared of stray dogs.
    My mother would always make us hot chocolate for breakfast

  • @simonheavenlightshoo1503
    @simonheavenlightshoo1503 2 місяці тому

    🎉🎉🎉 thanks

  • @salmaannich577
    @salmaannich577 7 місяців тому

    Before being sick she could enjoy spicy food. Thank you Teacher for the help

    • @TeacherMikeEnglish
      @TeacherMikeEnglish  7 місяців тому +1

      In that situation, I would say "before getting sick".

  • @uzairgul4736
    @uzairgul4736 7 місяців тому

    Respected and respectable Sir, I would like to add tht "used to" can b used both in State and Action verbs whereas "Would" can be used only in Action verb.
    Examples, there used to b a shop here years ago..state verb.
    I used to/would help the needy... action verb

    • @TeacherMikeEnglish
      @TeacherMikeEnglish  7 місяців тому

      Correct. However, we can also use "would be" with adjectives.
      For example, "He would always be tired after work."

  • @user-ju1tm6ms8h
    @user-ju1tm6ms8h 7 місяців тому

    very nice, we need grammar so much but in short vedio 4 or 5 minutes duration

  • @xamidakurbonova
    @xamidakurbonova 7 місяців тому +1

    Ассалому алайкум 😊😊😊😊

  • @tahashex5801
    @tahashex5801 7 місяців тому

    What about future ? Is it possible to use could or would for future tense ? Like could you please do a favor to me ? ! Isn't in future? ❤

  • @sivasenglishgrammar
    @sivasenglishgrammar 14 днів тому

    This video is for teachers.

  • @ivycantillero5103
    @ivycantillero5103 7 місяців тому

    ❤️🙏

  • @леонидВарвашенко
    @леонидВарвашенко 7 місяців тому

    👍👍👍

  • @MinMinTun-g7o
    @MinMinTun-g7o 7 місяців тому

    🌹

  • @manihoma4050
    @manihoma4050 7 місяців тому

    Could you please send me the link? Is this correct sentence Teacher Mike?

  • @Sapito-nd4df
    @Sapito-nd4df 7 місяців тому

    I used to run fast when I was in high school.
    I used to be thin and tall. I'm still tall, but not thin.🤣🤣

  • @uzairgul4736
    @uzairgul4736 7 місяців тому

    Am I right my dear Sir?

  • @sam197
    @sam197 7 місяців тому

    I used to have long beard

  • @MeowCikis
    @MeowCikis 7 місяців тому

    Thank You!