This speaking activity will help you to practise using “be used to” and “get used to” in context. Ask and answer these questions in pairs or groups to practise this grammar.

Have you ever moved to a new city? How long did it take you to get used to it?
Are you used to speaking English all the time? When did you start getting used to it?
Have you ever lived with roommates? How long did it take you to get used to living with them?
Are you used to studying late at night? How does it affect your performance?
Have you ever changed your diet drastically? How long did it take you to get used to it?
Are you used to working from home? What do you like or dislike about it?
Have you ever had to adjust to a new time zone? How long did it take you to get used to it?
Are you used to driving on the left side of the road? How did you adapt to it?
Have you ever started a new job? How long did it take you to get used to your new routine?
Are you used to the weather in your current location? How does it affect your mood?
Have you ever moved to a new school? How long did it take you to get used to the new environment?
Are you used to public transportation? How often do you use it?
Have you ever had to get used to a new language? How did you do it?
Are you used to waking up early every day? What is your morning routine?
Have you ever had to get used to living in a small space? How did you make it work?
Are you used to exercising regularly? How do you motivate yourself to do it?
Have you ever had to get used to a new job with different responsibilities? How did you handle it?
Are you used to wearing formal clothes to work? How do you feel about it?
Have you ever had to get used to a new culture? What did you learn from it?
Are you used to being away from your family for long periods of time? How do you cope with it?