This used to lesson plan introduces students to the structure and meaning of used to for describing past habits and states. It also highlights the differences between used to, would, and the past simple with adverbs, giving learners a clear understanding of how to talk about repeated actions in the past.

This lesson comes with:

Fillable Fields – This worksheet can be completed digitally or printed.

Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes, an answer key and a separate sentence jumble exercise.

Student Version – Perfect for sharing via email for online lessons.

This is most suited to B1 level students but can be used at B2 level as revision.

1 hour +

The lesson includes:

• A step-by-step used to grammar explanation

• A variety of ESL used to activities, including transformations, gap-fills, and a sentence jumble task

• A dedicated pronunciation focus to help students say “used to” naturally

• Written practice exercises to consolidate form and meaning

This resource is flexible and works well in the classroom or online. It’s ideal for teachers who want a ready-to-use used to grammar lesson with clear explanations and engaging practice.

Skills practised:

• Using used to for past habits and states

• Choosing between used to, would, and past simple

• Building accuracy and fluency in speaking and writing

Try this Used To Lesson Plan in class today!

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