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Grammar: Past Simple

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The Street Performer
The Street Performer
Have you ever been strapped for cash? In this lesson, students will explore the topics of homelessness and street performers. The lesson features a video of a man who performs in a subway station just to give the money he earns to those in need. Students will learn and practice the past simple and past continuous tenses, along with related vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets specifically designed for adult and teenage learners, ensuring an interactive and meaningful learning experience.
B1 Intermediate   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   People, Homelessness   |   45, 60 min   | B1-24
Story of My Life
Story of My Life
It’s just a part of life. In this lesson, students will discuss important events in people's lives. The lesson features audio of individuals sharing significant moments from their lives. Students will learn and practice the simple past tense to describe stories and past events, along with relevant vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets, developed specifically for both adults and teenagers to ensure an interactive and meaningful learning experience.
A2 Elementary   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Past, Situations   |   45, 60 min   | A2-15
What Happened?
What Happened?

Have you ever felt under the weather or out of sorts? In this lesson, students will discuss health, injuries, and accidents. The lesson features audio describing someone's injury. Students will learn and practice both the simple past tense and the present perfect tense, along with related vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets developed specifically for adults and teenagers, ensuring an interactive and effective learning experience.


A2 Elementary   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Health   |   45, 60 min   | A2-10
What Did You Do Last Weekend?
What Did You Do Last Weekend?
That is a thing of the past! In this lesson, students will learn how to talk about past events in a fun and interactive way. The lesson includes audio of a reporter's exciting life, providing a real-world context for learning. Students will also practice the past simple tense, with a focus on irregular verbs and related vocabulary. Engaging discussion activities and worksheets have been carefully developed for both adults and teenagers, ensuring that students not only understand but also enjoy practicing their new skills.
A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Past   |   45, 60 min   | A1-28
Were You Happy Yesterday?
Were You Happy Yesterday?
Have you ever been on an emotional rollercoaster? In this lesson, students will discuss feelings and emotions experienced in various situations. The lesson features an audio recording of a person describing their day, offering an authentic context for learning. Students will also learn and practice the simple past tense, along with adjectives, linking words, and relevant vocabulary. Designed for both adults and teenagers, this lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets to ensure a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience.
A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Feelings, Everyday English   |   45, 60 min   | A1-26
Into the Past
Into the Past
Let’s take a trip down memory lane! In this lesson, students will discuss their childhood and the things they did in the past. The lesson features audio of a person talking about past events. Students will also learn and practice the past simple tense and related vocabulary. Engaging discussion activities and worksheets are included, designed to capture the interest of both adults and teenagers, making the learning experience interactive and enjoyable.
A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Life Stages, Everyday English   |   45, 60 min   | A1-17
Where Were You Last Summer?
Where Were You Last Summer?
Let’s hit the beach! In this lesson, students will talk about vacations and different travel destinations. The lesson features audio of a person describing the various places they visited on vacation. Students will also practice the past forms of the verb "to be" and learn related vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed to keep both adult and teenage learners involved, making the learning experience fun and effective.
A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Vacations   |   45, 60 min   | A1-10
Is Your Home Tidy?
Is Your Home Tidy?
Do you clean your home from top to bottom until it is spick and span? In this lesson, students will talk about various household chores. The lesson features audio of two people describing the different chores they do at home. Students will also learn and practice the past simple tense and expand their vocabulary related to household tasks. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for adult and teenage learners, making the learning experience both interactive and effective.
A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Chores   |   45, 60 min   | A1-8
Prison Life
Prison Life
Do you know anyone who has had a run-in with the law? In this lesson, students will discuss crime and prison life. The lesson features a video that compares the differences between a Norwegian and an American prison. Students will learn and practice the simple past tense, the past perfect tense, and related vocabulary. The lesson is designed to help students engage with the topic while improving their grammar and vocabulary skills in a meaningful context.
B1 Intermediate   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Crime   |   45, 60 min   | B1-19
Hotel Secrets
Hotel Secrets
Do you know what happens at hotels behind closed doors? In this lesson, students will learn about common hotel problems. The lesson features a video discussing hotels and the secrets they may have. Students will learn and practice the simple past tense, the present perfect tense, and relevant vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets specifically developed for both adults and teenagers, ensuring a fun and effective learning experience.
B1 Intermediate   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Hospitality, Hotels   |   45, 60 min   | B1-10

In English grammar, the Past Simple tense is fundamental for discussing completed actions or events that occurred at a specific time in the past. This tense is uniformly applied in both British and American English. Here's an easy-to-follow explanation of the Past Simple tense:

  1. What is the Past Simple Tense?: The Past Simple tense is used to talk about actions or events that happened and were completed at a specific time in the past. It's one of the most common ways to convey past events.

  2. Formation of the Past Simple Tense: Regular verbs form the Past Simple by adding -ed to the base form of the verb. For example, "walk" becomes "walked." Irregular verbs, however, have different past forms, like "go" becoming "went."

  3. Usage for Completed Actions: The Past Simple is perfect for describing actions that started and finished in the past. For example, "I visited Paris last summer."

  4. Indicating Time in the Past: Often, the Past Simple is used with time expressions like 'yesterday,' 'last week,' 'in 2010,' 'when I was a child,' to specify when the action occurred. For instance, "They got married in 2005."

  5. Telling Stories or Narratives: This tense is commonly used in storytelling or when narrating past events, as it effectively structures the sequence of actions. For example, "She packed her bag, locked the door, and left the house."

  6. Questions and Negatives in Past Simple: To form questions and negatives, the auxiliary verb 'did' is used. For example, "Did you see the movie?" (question) and "I didn't hear the alarm" (negative).

Understanding the Past Simple tense is crucial for accurately and effectively recounting past events, making it a key component of both spoken and written English, especially in narrative contexts.