Grammar learning path · A1 Beginner
Past simple forms.
Build the past simple without mixing its three form systems. Start with was and were, continue with regular -ed verbs, and then learn high-frequency irregular forms while keeping did and didn’t followed by the base verb.
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Start path — Lesson 1
First lesson · Past Simple of 'be'
What you'll learn.
- Choose was or were for past states.
- Form and pronounce regular past endings.
- Use common irregular past forms and correct did/didn’t patterns.
Before you start.
- Know present-tense statements, negatives, and questions.
Lessons in this path.
Take them in order- 1Lesson 1Past Simple of 'be'
Introduces was and were for past states, locations, there was/were, questions, negatives, and short answers.
- 2Lesson 2Past Simple (Regular verbs)
Forms completed past events with regular -ed verbs, covering spelling, pronunciation, negatives, questions, and time signals.
- 3Lesson 3Past Simple (Irregular verbs)
Adds common irregular past forms while reinforcing did, didn’t, base-form questions, and the special behaviour of be.
Ready?
Past Simple of 'be'.
Begin with the first lesson and work through the practice at your own pace.