Was Were Past Simple Conversation
Speaking activity
Free
How to use online:
- Students work in pars/groups/individually.
- Assign the cards or let students choose a card.
- Use screen sharing to display each card to the class.
- Direct students to discuss the question in breakout rooms or with a partner.
- Encourage each student to share their answer with the class after discussion.
- Provide feedback on their use of 'was' and 'were'.
How to use offline:
- Print and distribute the conversation cards to students.
- Instruct students to work in pairs or small groups, taking turns to ask and answer questions.
- Rotate the cards among students every few minutes.
- Have a class discussion where students share some of their answers.
- Correct and discuss common mistakes in the use of 'was' and 'were' as a group.
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