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PAST SIMPLE 1
PAST SIMPLE 1
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Spelling Worksheet
Past Simple PAGE 1 15 question sentences with scrambled words PAGE 2 15 sentences (same as above) - listen to your teacher and write the missing words. Extend by using the question sentences as a Q&A pair work activity. With Notes and Answer Key on Page 3 Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Total Time: Approx. 20 - 25 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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This activity was adapted from the Grammar Discussion pair work activity at the bottom of this page.
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Grammar & Writing
Past Simple Answer your friend on facebook. Remember to use past tense in your answer.
Choose either the woman's face version on Page 1 - or the man's face on Page 2 (or use both). Level: Elementary (CEFR A1 to A2) Time: Approx 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Grammar Bingo
Past Simple Classic 'Grammar Bingo' game
Whole class activity With Activity Notes on Page 2 Level: Elementary (CEFR A1 to A2) Time: Approx. 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Grammar Game
Past Simple Use the cue cards for a fun team
competition using the past simple. Two pages of cue cards With Activity Notes on Pages 1 and 2 Level: Elementary (CEFR A1 to A2) Time: Approx. 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
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'Questions About You'
Grammar & Writing Practice Past Simple Answer the questions about you. Use the past simple in your answers.
One page worksheet with eight questions. Answers will vary. Level: Elementary (CEFR A1 to B1) Time: Approx. 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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'Find Someone Who'
Activity Past Simple Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity
Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Level: Elementary (CEFR A1 to A2) Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Grammar Discussion Practice
Past Simple 16 Question strips adapted from the below (bottom of this page) Pair Work activity.
These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing. Activity Notes on Page 2 Level: Elementary (CEFR A1 to A2) Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Conversation Practice Activity
PAST SIMPLE Use the cue cards and model dialog to practice speaking about the past.
With Activity Notes on Page 2 Level: Elementary (CEFR A1 to A2) Time: Approx. 15 minutes Download the PDF file by first becoming a Patreon member, and then clicking on the orange button below!
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