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PAST SIMPLE 1

CEFR Level A1 to A2
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Past Tense Listening Practice
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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


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ACTVITY NOTE
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


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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
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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


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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION 
Consider playing the activity preview below for your learners.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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