Using “get” to express change of state

Get is the one of the most common words used in spoken English, and mastering it is one of the keys to speaking fluently.When used with an adjective or a preposition, Get expresses a change of state – a past situation has changed. Here are some typical examples: Past — change — PresentI was single [...]

Get: un mot difficile

Le mot “get” est partout en anglais. Voici un tuyau pour comprendre mieux ce petit mot pénible: Le sens principale de “get” est “obtenir”, mais si on ajoute une préposition ou un adjectif, on pourrait toujours voir un changement d’état. Considérez ces exemples: get up signifie “se lever” – Quel est le changement d’état? I [...]

Get to : be able to (American English)

Here is yet another use of the word ‘get’. Although its use in this context is probably of American origin, British and other natives have adopted it, and you will hear it wherever English is spoken.

Using ‘get’

A video lesson from Paul in the United States. Nice work!