All Ears English Podcast AEE 2360: Your Grammar Questions Answered: Past Simple or Past Progressive?
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Feb 19, 2025 Explore the challenges of using past simple and past progressive tenses in English! The hosts dive into fun anecdotes about sledding and skiing while addressing common grammar questions. They highlight the importance of specificity in language, helping listeners understand how to clarify past events. Through practical examples and engaging discussions, they tackle misconceptions and encourage thoughtful grammar choices. Plus, listeners are invited to submit their own grammar inquiries for future chats!
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Past Simple vs. Progressive for Activities
- Use "went + activity-ing" for activities done in general.
- Use simple past when naming/describing what you did (e.g., I ran a marathon, I skied a black diamond).
Overview of Past Tenses
- Past simple describes completed actions at specific past points.
- Past progressive describes actions over a period of time.
Exceptions to Past Progressive
- Some activities always use past simple, even without specifics.
- Examples include "eat breakfast" (I ate breakfast) and "go to a restaurant".