Типовые выражения:
| I broke my phone yesterday, and now it’s broken. |
| She brought her laptop to the meeting and built a great presentation. |
| We bought tickets, but they sold out quickly. |
| He caught the bus just in time and chose a window seat. |
| They came late, ate dinner, and fell asleep right after. |
| I did my homework, but I forgot to hand it in. |
| She drew a picture, wrote a poem, and sang a song. |
| He drove to work, got stuck in traffic, and lost his temper. |
| We had a great time — we saw a movie, ate pizza, and drank soda. |
| I heard the news, felt shocked, and told everyone. |
| She kept her promise, met her deadline, and won the award. |
| They left early, ran to the station, and caught the train. |
| He made a mistake, thought about it, and apologized. |
| I put my keys down and now I can’t find them. |
| She read the book, understood the plot, and recommended it. |
| We slept well, woke up early, and went for a walk. |
| He spoke clearly, taught us a lot, and answered all questions. |
| I took a photo, sent it to my friend, and showed it to my family. |
| They fed the cat, cleaned the house, and sat down to relax. |
| She flew to Paris, spent a week there, and came back inspired. |
Типовые вопросы:
| Have you ever broken something valuable? |
| What did you buy last weekend? |
| Where did she go yesterday? |
| Have they seen that movie yet? |
| Did you do your homework? |
| Who taught you to drive? |
| How long have you known your best friend? |
| What time did the meeting begin? |
| Have you ever lost your passport? |
| Why did he leave so suddenly? |
| What did you eat for breakfast? |
| Have you written an email today? |
| Did they win the game last night? |
| How many books have you read this year? |
| When did you wake up this morning? |
| Has she chosen a university yet? |
| What did you say to him? |
| Have you ever drunk coconut water? |
| Did you feel nervous before the exam? |
| Where have you been all day? |
Назовите прошедшую форму этих фраз — завтракать, брать такси, проспать, хранить секрет, поймать простуду, потерять носки:
Вопросы для обсуждения:
- What’s something you broke as a child, and how did you feel about it?
- If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?
- Have you ever lost something important? How did you deal with it?
- What’s the most interesting thing you’ve ever learned or taught someone?
- Think of a time when you made a big mistake. What did you do, and what did you learn from it?
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Why Irregular Verbs Are Actually Kind of Cool
Most English learners groan when they see lists of irregular verbs like go–went–gone or write–wrote–written. “Why can’t they just follow the rules?” they ask. But here’s a secret: irregular verbs are the oldest and most essential words in English.
Think about it: the verbs we use every day — be, have, do, go, say, get, make — are almost all irregular. That’s because they’ve been around for over a thousand years! They come from Old English, Germanic roots, and even ancient Indo-European languages. While newer verbs (like text or google) follow regular patterns (texted, googled), the core of our language stays beautifully messy.
Irregular verbs also show how language evolves. Take learn: in British English, people often say learnt, while Americans prefer learned. Both are correct! And verbs like fly–flew–flown or drink–drank–drunk sound almost poetic — they carry rhythm and history in their forms.
So next time you memorize begin–began–begun, remember: you’re not just learning grammar. You’re connecting with centuries of stories, songs, and conversations. And that’s pretty cool.