Everyday English Phrasebook 27 - Past Events

Talking about what happened, yesterday, last week, past experiences, memories, and completed actions

How to learn "Everyday English Phrasebook 27 - Past Events" with passive listening

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Phrases in this topic

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#	Study text
1	yesterday
2	last night
3	last week
4	last month
5	last year
6	ago
7	before
8	after
9	when I was
10	I went
11	I came
12	I saw
13	I met
14	I bought
15	I found
16	I lost
17	I forgot
18	I remembered
19	I called
20	I sent
21	I tried
22	I waited
23	I started
24	I finished
25	I learned
26	I changed
27	I worked
28	I studied
29	I traveled
30	I used to
31	What did you do yesterday?
32	I worked yesterday.
33	I stayed home yesterday.
34	I went shopping yesterday.
35	I saw a friend yesterday.
36	I cooked dinner last night.
37	I watched a movie last night.
38	I slept badly last night.
39	I woke up late this morning.
40	I missed the bus.
41	I forgot my keys.
42	I found my wallet.
43	I lost my phone for a while.
44	I called my mother.
45	I sent an email.
46	I cleaned the kitchen.
47	I finished the report.
48	I didn't do much.
49	Last week was busy.
50	Last week I had many meetings.
51	Last weekend I visited friends.
52	Last month I moved apartments.
53	Last month I started a new job.
54	I traveled last month.
55	I met someone interesting.
56	I tried a new restaurant.
57	I bought a new jacket.
58	I learned a lot.
59	I made a mistake.
60	I changed my plan.
61	I canceled an appointment.
62	I waited for two hours.
63	I got sick last week.
64	I felt better after two days.
65	I didn't have time to rest.
66	Everything worked out.
67	Have you been there before?
68	I have been there once.
69	I have never been there.
70	I have tried that food.
71	I have never tried it.
72	I have seen that movie.
73	I haven't seen it yet.
74	I have met her before.
75	I haven't met him in person.
76	I have used this app.
77	I haven't used it before.
78	I have visited New York.
79	I have lived here for a year.
80	I have studied English before.
81	I have worked in a hotel.
82	I have lost my passport once.
83	I have forgotten the name.
84	It happened a long time ago.
85	When I was a child, I lived in a small town.
86	When I was young, I played soccer.
87	I used to live near the beach.
88	I used to walk to school.
89	I used to have long hair.
90	I used to drink a lot of coffee.
91	I remember my first day at work.
92	I remember that place.
93	I don't remember the address.
94	I don't remember what happened.
95	My family moved when I was ten.
96	I learned to swim as a child.
97	I met my best friend at school.
98	We were neighbors.
99	We spent a lot of time together.
100	Those were good days.
101	That was a difficult time.
102	I still remember it clearly.
103	Where did you go?
104	Who did you see?
105	What did you buy?
106	When did you arrive?
107	Why did you leave?
108	How did you get there?
109	Did you call me?
110	Did you get my message?
111	Did you finish the task?
112	Did you enjoy the trip?
113	Was it expensive?
114	Was it difficult?
115	Were you tired?
116	Were they friendly?
117	What happened next?
118	How long did it take?
119	What did you learn?
120	Would you do it again?
121	recently
122	two days ago
123	three weeks ago
124	a long time ago
125	last weekend
126	yesterday morning
127	yesterday evening
128	past experience
129	childhood memory
130	first job
131	old apartment
132	new experience
133	completed task
134	missed call
135	sent message
136	lost item
137	found wallet
138	changed plan
139	canceled appointment
140	busy week
141	quiet weekend
142	normal day
143	difficult time
144	good memory
145	bad memory
146	old friend
147	school days
148	work history
149	travel story
150	past mistake

Passive listening questions

How can I learn "Everyday English Phrasebook 27 - Past Events" through passive listening?

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