Grammar - past simple

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This activity will help you to practise pronouncing the endings on simple past verbs like "wanted" and "liked"

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Coming to a new country can sometimes be difficult. In this film, ESOL learners talk about their experiences of arriving in the UK.

You will find a listening comprehension in task 1 and a simple past tense activity in task 2.

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Grammar lesson: Accidents will happen

In this lesson, Anne talks about an accident she had a long time ago.. The language focus is on the past simple and past continuous. Before you watch, think about if you have ever had an accident. Have you ever fallen or hurt yourself? How did it happen?

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Around the UK: introduction

How much do you know about the UK? In this activity you will watch a video with actors talking about their favourite places in the UK. You will be able test your listening skills and practise using the correct tense.

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The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is a small island near the south coast of England, close to the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth. You are going to read an interview with Becky about why she likes the Isle of Wight. This will help you improve your reading skills. You will also practice using the past and present tenses.

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Snowdon

Watch a video about the Darke family who visit Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. This activity will help you practise your listening skills and you will also practise using and spelling past tenses.

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Yesterday

First submitted to the TeachingEnglish website by Katherine Bilsborough on 4 March, 2012.

In this lesson students practise forming, asking and answering ‘wh’ questions in the past tense. They play two games and do a mingling activity.

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Beetle anecdotes

This is an activity to encourage learners to share anecdotes and is a great way to engage their interest, generate lots of interest and help them to get to know each other. It isn't really anything to do with beetles, but uses the traditional English "Beetle" game to encourage learners to talk.

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