Learn English: Academic Terms and Past Simple Tense

This free online beginner English course explains past tense endings, past simple forms and common past time phrases.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Discuss the past tense verbs and the three sounds they make
Explain the two forms of the verb ‘be’ in the past tense and be able to use them in the negative form
Recall the use of ‘was’ and ‘were’ to ask ‘yes/no’ questions about the past
Outline how to use ‘there’ plus ‘past be’ (‘was/were’) in the affirmative and the negative
Describe the use of ‘was/were’ for ‘yes/no’ questions
Relate information about a trip and know how to ask questions
Describe past activities and talk about previous events
Compare the past simple tense to the present simple tense
Discuss the past simple tense when you ask ‘yes/no’ questions for actions done in the past
Recognize the past simple tense for regular and irregular verbs

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