Introduction & Warm-up
Today's Objectives
Regular Verbs
Master adding -ed to describe completed past actions
Irregular Verbs
Learn common irregular past forms (go→went, see→saw)
Past vs Present Warm-up
Click to hear past forms:
Structure & Rules
Why Learn Past Simple?
Past Simple is essential for storytelling, describing experiences, and talking about completed events. You use it every day!
Basic Structure
Past Simple describes actions that were completed at a specific time in the past.
| Verb Type | Formation Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Verbs | base verb + -ed | I worked yesterday |
| Irregular Verbs | special past form | She went home |
Regular Verb Spelling Rules
Common Irregular Verbs
| Present | Past Simple | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| go | went | move to another place | I went to Paris |
| see | saw | look at, watch | We saw a movie |
| eat | ate | consume food | She ate pizza |
| come | came | arrive, move here | He came late |
| buy | bought | purchase | They bought a car |
Time Expressions with Past Simple
Role-Play Scenarios
Yesterday's Adventure - Coffee Shop Catch-up
Scenario: Monday Morning Catch-up
You're meeting a friend for coffee and sharing what you did over the weekend. Practice using past simple to describe completed activities and experiences.
Sentence Starters for Weekend Stories
Activities & Places
Experiences & Actions
Food & Entertainment
Travel Memory Sharing
Scenario: Sharing Travel Experiences
You're talking with a colleague about memorable trips you've taken, using past simple to describe travel experiences and activities.
Sentence Starters for Travel Stories
Travel Actions
Experiences
Impressions
Practice Tip: Click on any dialogue line to hear the pronunciation. Use the sentence starters to tell your own stories about recent experiences. Focus on using the correct past forms!
Practice
Real Storytelling Practice
Talk about completed past events using correct past simple forms!
What did you do last weekend?
Share your weekend activities using past simple
Weekend Activities
1. Saturday Morning: Your friend asks about your day
"I woke up late and made pancakes"
"I cleaned my apartment first"
2. Saturday Afternoon: Colleague asks about activities
"I visited the new museum downtown"
"I met friends for coffee"
3. Saturday Evening: Family asks about dinner
"I cooked spaghetti and watched a movie"
"I went to a concert in the park"
4. Sunday: Neighbor asks about your day
"I called my parents and read a book"
"I exercised at the gym and shopped for groceries"
Past Simple Rules
Weekend Phrases
What was your best trip?
Describe past travel experiences in detail
Travel Scenarios
1. Destination: Where did you go?
"I traveled to Paris last summer"
"My family and I visited Costa Rica"
2. Activities: What did you do?
"I explored ancient ruins and swam in waterfalls"
"We took a cooking class and tried local dishes"
3. Food: What did you eat?
"I ate fresh seafood every day"
"We discovered a wonderful little café"
4. Memories: What stayed with you?
"The sunset over the ocean looked magical"
"I met some incredibly friendly locals"
Travel Storytelling
Travel Phrases
Quiz
Last weekend, I _____ to Paris.
Share your weekend travel experience.
She _____ a delicious meal last night.
Talk about what someone prepared for dinner.
We _____ an amazing movie yesterday.
Describe your cinema experience.
They _____ at the beach all day.
Talk about how friends spent their vacation day.
He _____ me a beautiful gift.
Share what someone did for your birthday.
Mastery Achieved: You can now use the past simple for affirmative statements about completed actions. Next, you'll learn how to make negatives and questions in the past simple!