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[D] Are you used to living here? (Talking about Familiarity or Adjustment to something)

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Pattern 1

Are you used to...? - used when asking if someone is familiar with something because they have done it many times before

Examples:

Are you used to living in a big city?

Are you used to waking up early?

Pattern 2

How long did it take you to adjust to...? - to ask how much time someone needed to get used to something new or different

Examples:

How long did it take you to adjust to living in a new country?

How long did it take you to adjust to your new school?

Pattern 3

Do you find it easy or hard to...? - to ask if someone thinks something is simple or difficult to do, especially when adjusting to a new situation

Examples:

Do you find it easy or hard to make new friends?

Do you find it easy or hard to adjust to a new routine?

Pattern 4

It took me a while to get used to... - used when talking about how long it took to feel comfortable or familiar with something new

Examples:

It took me a while to get used to the cold weather.

It took me a while to get used to driving on the other side of the road.

Pattern 5

It was hard at first, but... - to talk about a difficult beginning, followed by something easier or better as time went on

Examples:

It was hard at first, but I learned the language quickly.

It was hard at first, but I soon felt comfortable in the new place.

LET'S READ! 📖

Talking About Adjustment in a New Workplace

Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.


Ben and Alice

Situation:

Alice and Ben are discussing their experiences adjusting to their new workplace.

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Alice

Hi, Ben! How’s your first week at the new job?

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Ben

Hi, Alice! It’s going okay. Are you used to working here now?

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Alice

Yeah, I’m pretty used to it. It took me a while to get used to the new system, though.

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Ben

Oh, I see. Do you find it hard to adjust to everything here?

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Alice

At first, yes. It was hard at first, but after a few weeks, I got more comfortable. How about you? How are you doing?

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Ben

Well, I’m still learning everything. It took me a while to get used to the office layout and how things work around here.

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Alice

That’s normal. It takes time to get familiar with the new place. You’ll get used to it soon.

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Ben

Thanks, Alice! I hope so. It’s just a little confusing right now.

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Alice

Don’t worry, you’ll feel more comfortable after a few days. Just keep asking if you need help!

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Ben

I will, thanks! I feel better now that you told me it gets easier.

QUESTIONS

1. Are Alice and Ben talking about their new job?

2. Did Alice find it hard to adjust at first?

3. Is Ben feeling comfortable at his new workplace?

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Choose the correct question for the given response.


1. I changed schools last semester, and it took me a while to adjust to the new schedule.

a. How long did it take you to adjust to the new schedule?

b. How long did it take you to adjust at the new schedule?


2. I’ve been studying English for a year, so I'm used to reading books in English.

a. Are you used to read books in English?

b. Are you used to reading books in English?


3. I started working remotely, and I find it easy to manage my time.

a. Do you find it easy manage your time?

b. Do you find it easy to manage your time?


4. I started a new job last month, and it took me some time to adjust to the office culture.

a. How long did it take you to adjust to the office culture?

b. How long did it take you to adjust on the office culture?


5. I’ve been waking up early lately, and I find it hard to get enough sleep.

a. Do you find it hard for getting enough sleep?

b. Do you find it hard to get enough sleep?

PART II

Direction: Answer the questions below based on your experience with learning English.

  1. Do you find it easy or hard to understand English movies?
  2. How long did it take you to learn simple greetings in English?
  3. Are you used to listening to English songs?