How to Talk About the Past in English | Real English Conversation Practice
🎙 How to Talk About the Past in English | English Conversation Practice
Welcome back to Amiir Talk — your friendly British English podcast for real conversations, clear explanations, and practical everyday English.
In this episode, Hannah and James guide you through one of the most important topics for English learners: how to talk about the past in English. Using simple, natural British English, they explain how native speakers describe finished actions, tell stories, and talk about past habits and experiences in daily life.
This conversation practice focuses mainly on the simple past tense, helping you understand when and how to use it clearly and confidently. You’ll hear real examples, everyday situations, and helpful tips that you can use immediately in your own speaking.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Talk about finished actions using the simple past
Use time words like yesterday, last week, ago, and when I was a child
Tell simple stories about past experiences
Talk about past habits and routines
Ask and answer questions about the past
Speak more confidently about your daily life and memories
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🎯 Perfect for:
Beginner and intermediate English learners
Learners who struggle with past tense grammar
Students who want natural British pronunciation
Anyone who wants to improve English speaking and listening
📝 Practice tip:
Try talking about your day every evening. Say or write a few sentences about what you did today using the past tense. Small daily practice makes a big difference.
💬 Question for you:
What is one thing you did yesterday?
Write your answer in the comments and practise your English ✍️
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