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Past Simple

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A2Adults, Teens· 20–30 minutes

Past Simple Verbs

Practise the past simple forms of 30 regular and irregular verbs, then use selected verbs in original sentences. Includes a separate answer key.

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A2Adults, Teens· 20–30 minutes

Past Simple Word Search

Find 15 past simple verbs in a word-search grid with a word bank. Includes the solution grid on a separate answer page.

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A2Adults, Teens· 20–30 minutes

A New Saturday Plan

A2 reading: Emma moved to a new town one month ago. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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A2Adults, Teens· 20–30 minutes

The Wrong Bag

A2 reading: Last Friday, Daniel took the bus home after his English class. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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A2Adults, Teens· 20–30 minutes

Cooking for Friends

A2 reading: On Sunday, Lily invited two friends to her home for lunch. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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A2Adults, Teens· 20–30 minutes

A Different Way to Work

A2 reading: Ruby works in a clothes shop in the town centre. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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A2Adults, Teens· 20–30 minutes

The Book Swap

A2 reading: There was a new notice at Finn's college: "Bring a book. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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A2Adults, Teens· 20–30 minutes

Plans for a Rainy Weekend

A2 reading: Mia and her cousin Alex wanted to spend Saturday at the beach. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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B1Adults, Teens· 30–40 minutes

The Repair Table

B1 reading: When the kettle in our shared flat stopped working, I put it beside the rubbish bin. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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B1Adults, Teens· 30–40 minutes

A Week Without Notifications

B1 reading: For a school project, I turned off the notifications on my phone for seven days. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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B1Adults, Teens· 30–40 minutes

The Garden Behind the Station

B1 reading: For years, the land behind our station was covered in weeds. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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B1Adults, Teens· 30–40 minutes

Learning to Say No

B1 reading: When I started volunteering at a local film club, I agreed to almost every request. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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B1Adults, Teens· 30–40 minutes

The Photo I Did Not Take

B1 reading: I used to photograph every interesting moment when I travelled. Includes vocabulary, six comprehension questions, discussion prompts and full-sentence answers.

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A1–A2Adults, Teens· 15–20 minutes

Simple Past: Verb Forms Practice

Write the simple past forms of 30 verbs, including regular spelling changes and common irregular forms. Includes a separate answer key for quick checking.

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A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Past Simple - Grammar Practice

An A2 lesson on past simple, with contextual examples, grammar guidance, controlled practice and space for written answers. Includes an answer key and teacher notes.

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A2Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Past Simple - Grammar Question Writing

Practise past simple at A2 level by completing questions, writing personal answers and putting words in order. Includes a model, partner practice and a separate key with sample answers and guidance on alternatives.

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A2Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Sentence Scramble - Past Simple

Ten A2 past-simple scrambles combine events, negative statements, questions and past forms of be. Learners reorganise examples about films, meals, travel and a closed restaurant, then check full model sentences.

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A2Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

When Was the Last Time...? - Partner A

Partner A asks twelve When was the last time...? questions about everyday experiences. The A2 speaking sheet models The last time I... was... and supplies time phrases and follow-up cues without a written-answer task.

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A2Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

When Was the Last Time...? - Partner B

Partner B supplies twelve different last-time prompts, including a family call, swimming, an early start and using English outside class. It complements Partner A while keeping the same A2 response pattern.

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A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Roll and Make a Sentence - Past Simple

Roll along 28 verb squares and make complete past-simple sentences in this A2 speaking board. Regular and irregular verbs mix everyday actions with choices, discoveries and activities; arrows show the route.

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A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Roll and Make a Sentence - Past Simple Board 2

Past Simple Board 2 offers 28 different verbs for another A2 speaking round, including send, draw, lose, leave, break and spend. It keeps the familiar route while refreshing the language learners must retrieve.

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