Past memories-used to

You are going to

• watch a video about memories and do a listening exercise
• practise would and used to for talking about past habits
• describe and write about memories and past habits

Blanca Alvarez and her husband crossed the border to immigrate into the U.S. and then struggled to make ends meet. They hoped to shelter their children from these harsh realities, but Blanca's daughter Connie reveals how much children can really see of their parents' lives—and the inspiration they draw from their struggles.

A) Watch the video
What does Connie remember from her childhood?
The film is called "The Icing on the Cake" what do you think that means?

• What things do you remember from your childhood?
• What are your earliest memories?
• What are your favourite memories?

What did the children use to do while their mother was working?