
English for Intermediate Learners (B1) – Step 4: Talking About the Past
Do you want to confidently share stories about your past experiences, vacations, and special moments?
In this B1-level lesson, you’ll learn how to talk about past events using the Past Simple tense — including regular and irregular verbs. You’ll also master useful time expressions like last weekend, two months ago, and in 2020 to make your stories clear and interesting.
This is the perfect lesson to boost your confidence in real conversations — whether you’re writing about a holiday, talking to friends, or preparing for a speaking test.
🌟 Why Choose Our Intermediate Grammar Lessons?
✅ Step-by-Step Grammar – Learn how to use the Past Simple correctly
✅ Real Conversations – Hear how native speakers describe past experiences
✅ Practical Speaking Practice – Share your own stories and memories
✅ Listening Activities – Understand English used in natural conversations
✅ Useful Expressions – Talk about past time clearly and naturally
✅ Self-Paced & Flexible – Study anytime, anywhere
✅ Expert ESL Teachers – Lessons designed by professionals who care
📘 What You’ll Learn:
🔹 How to form the Past Simple with regular and irregular verbs
🔹 Time expressions for past events: last week, in 2019, two days ago
🔹 How to ask and answer questions in the past
🔹 Storytelling strategies for clear and confident communication
🔹 Common mistakes to avoid with past tense verbs
🔹 Listening and reading practice using everyday topics
🔹 Speaking and writing tasks to connect learning to your real life
👥 Who Is This Lesson For?
✔️ Intermediate ESL learners (B1)
✔️ Students preparing for TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge B1 exams
✔️ English users who want to improve storytelling and writing
✔️ Professionals and travelers who want to talk about past events
✔️ Anyone who wants to sound more fluent and natural in English
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 7 Lessons
- 1 Quiz
- 1h 40m Duration
English for Intermediate Learners (B1) – Step 4: Talking About the Past
- Warm-Up: "Holiday Chat!" (5 Minutes)
- Vocabulary Explanation: "Holiday Words You Need!" (15 Minutes)
- Grammar Explanation: "Past Simple Power!" (15 Minutes)
- What Did You Do? Talking About Past Events in English
- Reading: "My Trip to Fukuoka" (15 Minutes)
- Practice: "What Did You Do?" (15 Minutes)
- Review & Reflection Page: "Let’s Look Back!" (10 Minutes)
- Quiz: Describing Past Events or Holidays