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

This video explains how to use COULD, WOULD, and USED TO to talk about the past in English.
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[@EwaGawenda-im4dn]

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.

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

Glad I could teach you something new!

[@ElviraSmith23]

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.

[@guermahfatiha8050]

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 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

Wow! Really nice examples!

[@ElviraSmith23]

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.

[@evelynquinonez1667]

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.😊😊

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

I enjoyed reading these examples!😃

[@evelynquinonez1667]

Oh, Happy to hear that, Mike.😀😀😀

[@MohamedyBoh]

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

[@ElviraSmith23]

I love your valuable videos. Thank you so much.

[@erzsebetaradszkyfeketene3430]

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.

[@ElviraSmith23]

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.

[@Glonist]

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

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

Listening TO you✅😃

[@ElviraSmith23]

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

[@Українапонадусе-п4х]

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

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

Don't aim for perfection! Aim for daily improvement.

[@evelynquinonez1667]

Wise advice, Mike.😁

[@narineyepiskoposyan4028]

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

[@ElviraSmith23]

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.

[@IrenaPawlowska-yw5ur]

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! 😊🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

Very good! And *around the stadium✅

[@vankhoanguyen3994]

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]

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

[@JessicaWong-vw8ts]

Again, useful lesson. Thanks, Teacher Mike.😊

[@ApdinaasirYare-q9z]

We need more lessons like this

[@marimon2831]

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]

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

[@marimon2831]

@@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.

[@LaviniaKareaua]

Thanks. Great lessons and very useful

[@محبوبهاسدیان]

Thankyou so much for your teaching ❤

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

You're very welcome!

[@diosantavares]

I found this video super useful for sure Thanks.

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know!

[@ElviraSmith23]

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.

[@ramonae3657]

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]

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

[@toijaful]

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

[@leamariamartinspassos1688]

Very easy to understand, tanks!

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

You're welcome!

[@Sapito-nd4df]

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

[@clothingalterations]

Great tutorial

[@wadhaali9381]

Really a useful video..Thank you,Teacher

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

You're very welcome.

[@evelynquinonez1667]

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

[@ahmedshariifsomali8569]

When I was young I could memorise more lessons than today

[@valdirceandersson5209]

Thank you for The interesting video Teacher Mike.

[@rhea3234]

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

[@rhea3234]

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

[@IBakeBread]

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

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@macidalatif1458]

Good job

[@Sapito-nd4df]

Perfect lesson, Mike.😊

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

Thanks! 😃

[@GSELgodoni]

I can't wait taking your lessons

[@thamilay000]

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]

Be successful teacher mike👏

[@annadifadoud]

Best teacher

[@rhea3234]

Thanks a ton.❤

[@mohammedhashim9952]

Nice ❤️

[@kal-elrendon678]

Great Thanks🎉

[@RenataOlownia]

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

[@evelynquinonez1667]

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

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

You're welcome! Nice example!

[@evelynquinonez1667]

😁😁😊

[@evelynquinonez1667]

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]

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

[@evelynquinonez1667]

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

[@evelynquinonez1667]

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

[@rhea3234]

Very valuable content.❤

[@vanidap4447]

❤❤Thank you so much for your useful sharing

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

You're welcome!

[@WithZii7712]

I like your pronunciation

[@simonheavenlightshoo1503]

🎉🎉🎉 thanks

[@ElviraSmith23]

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

[@evelynquinonez1667]

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

[@ElviraSmith23]

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

[@evelynquinonez1667]

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

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

😁

[@evelynquinonez1667]

😁😁

[@tabingedrian-gt3zf]

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

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

I'm glad you mean that in a good way!

[@uzairgul4736]

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]

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

[@NaseerAhmad-e2z1g]

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

[@salmaannich577]

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

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

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

[@sivasenglishgrammar]

This video is for teachers.

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

It is not.😀

[@xamidakurbonova]

Ассалому алайкум 😊😊😊😊

[@ivycantillero5103]

❤️🙏

[@леонидВарвашенко]

👍👍👍

[@MinMinTun-g7o]

🌹

[@tahashex5801]

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? ❤

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

Yes, but this video is about the past.

[@manihoma4050]

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

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

Yes.

[@manihoma4050]

@@TeacherMikeEnglish Thank you very much Teacher.

[@Sapito-nd4df]

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.🤣🤣

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

😅

[@Sapito-nd4df]

I'm trying to lose weight.😀

[@sam197]

I used to have long beard

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

a long beard

[@uzairgul4736]

Am I right my dear Sir?

[@TeacherMikeEnglish]

About what?

[@MeowCikis]

Thank You!