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English Fluency Gym

Starter

Focus: Core

Starter focus: Short, clean sentences. One idea. Slow and clear.

How to train (quick guide)
  1. Read Set 1 once quietly.
  2. Say all reps out loud.
  3. Do sets in order.
  4. Repeat the whole exercise 2 times.

🏋️ Used To (Past Habits) – Reps: 2×8

Talk about how things were before. Keep it clear and natural.

⚠️ RULE
👀 Read → 🗣 Speak → ➡️ Use “used to” correctly
One clause only. Don’t switch to present.

SET 1 – Simple Past Habits (2×8)

Short. Natural. Real life.

  1. I used to wake up late.
  2. She used to live nearby.
  3. We used to go out a lot.
  4. He used to work nights.
  5. They used to play here.
  6. I used to drink coffee.
  7. She used to be shy.
  8. We used to talk every day.

    9. SET 2 – Clear Change Now (2×8)

    Still one clause. Show contrast naturally.

  9. I used to wake up late before.
  10. She used to live here.
  11. We used to go there often.
  12. He used to work weekends.
  13. They used to stay longer.
  14. I used to drive everywhere.
  15. She used to worry a lot.
  16. We used to spend more time together.

🧊 COOL DOWN

Say 3 things you used to do.

Say 1 habit you don’t have anymore.

Say 1 thing that changed in your life.

✅ Finish when

You don’t say “use to.”

You don’t mix it with present tense.

You can say each sentence smoothly without stopping.