David: Okay, it’s practice time everyone, and we’ll use two forms today. ‘Used to’ creates a contrast between how something was and how it is now. And ‘You’d better’ talks about the best course of action. Are you ready?
Roza: Repeat after us. Here we go.
There used to. There used to be a railroad crossing here. There used to be a railroad crossing here.
David: Alright, here’s our next.
You’d better. You’d better go to the hospital right now. You’d better go to the hospital right now.
Roza:
You’d better. You’d better get some rest, otherwise you’ll be tired. You’d better get some rest, or else you’ll be tired.
David: Unlock your potential. Roza: Repetition is the key. Both: Great work.
We used to go camping every summer when we were kids. Look, here’s a picture from one of those trips. 子供の頃、毎年夏にキャンプに行ってたんだよ。この写真、あのキャンプの時のだよ。
Hey, long time no see! Did you use to play soccer in high school? I remember you were really good. 久しぶり！高校時代サッカーやってたよね？君すごく上手かったの覚えてるよ。
Everything on this menu looks delicious! I’d better not eat too much, or I won’t be able to try dessert. このメニュー全部美味しそう！でもデザートも食べたいから、食べ過ぎないようにしなきゃ。
It’s hard to let go of these, but I haven’t worn them in ages. Those shoes used to be my favorites, though. 手放すのは辛いけど、もう何年も履いてないからな。でも、この靴、昔は大好きだったんだ。
Remember how we used to love their desserts? They’re not as good anymore. This restaurant isn’t as good as it used to be. ここのデザート大好きだったの覚えてる？もう前みたいに美味しくないよ。このレストラン、昔ほど良くないね。
You know you hurt her feelings. You’d better apologize before things get worse. 彼女の気持ちを傷つけたのは分かってるでしょ。もっと酷くなる前に謝った方がいいよ。
Wow, Sarah looks so different! She used to have long hair, didn’t she? The short cut really suits her. サラ、すごく変わったね！前はロングヘアだったよね？ショートカット、すごく似合ってる。
He’s listening to classical music now? He didn’t use to like anything but rock. 彼がクラシック音楽を聴いてるって？昔はロック以外は聴かなかったのに。
We’d better start cooking dinner. This recipe is going to take some time. そろそろ夕飯を作り始めたほうがいいね。このレシピは時間がかかりそうだから。
Christmas doesn’t feel as magical as it used to when I was a kid. It isn’t always what it used to be. クリスマスも、子供の頃みたいにワクワクしなくなったな。昔とは違うね。
