11. Journey Through Memories: Recalling Past Adventures (Past Continuous)

Difficult Words:

1. Reminisce: To indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events. Example: “Grandma loves to reminisce about her childhood adventures.”

Idioms:

1. Time flies: Time passes quickly. Example: “It feels like we just started our vacation, but time flies when you’re having fun!”

Present Continuous: Where and how do we use past continuous?

Imagine you’re telling a story about something that was happening in the past, maybe something exciting or funny. The past continuous tense helps you tell that story by talking about actions that were happening at a specific time in the past.

For example, imagine you’re talking about playing soccer with your friends last weekend. You could say, “I was kicking the ball when my friend scored a goal,” or “We were running on the field when it started to rain.”

So, the past continuous tense is like painting a picture of what was happening at a certain moment in the past. It’s used to talk about actions that were ongoing or in progress at that time.

Remember, you form the past continuous tense by using the verb “to be” in the past tense (was/were) and adding the main verb with -ing. Like in the examples, “I was kicking” and “We were running.”

Next time you want to tell a story about something fun you did in the past, try using the past continuous tense to describe what was happening at that moment!

Are you ready for the assignment?

Assignment Title: “Memorable Moments: Recalling Past Adventures”

Assignment Description: Think about a memorable experience from your past, such as a special day or event, and record a video or audio message where you reminisce about it. Share details about what you were doing at that particular time, who you were with, and why it was significant to you. Use past simple tense to describe the events and emotions you experienced, similar to the conversation between Riya and Rohit. Try to speak for at least 2-3 minutes, providing vivid descriptions and reflections.

Tips for Generating Ideas:

1. Reflect on the conversation between Riya and Rohit. What memorable experiences did they discuss, and how did they reminisce about them?
2. Think about your own past experiences. Is there a particular day or event that stands out to you as memorable or significant?
3. Consider events such as family vacations, birthday celebrations, school trips, or special outings with friends.
4. Recall specific details and moments from the experience, such as activities, locations, and interactions with others.
5. Reflect on why the experience was meaningful to you and how it has impacted your life.

Submission Instructions: Record a video or audio message where you reminisce about a memorable experience from your past. Describe what you were doing at that particular time, who you were with, and why the experience was significant to you. Use past simple tense to describe the events and emotions you experienced, similar to the conversation between Riya and Rohit. Once you’re satisfied with your recording, submit it according to your teacher’s instructions.

Remember to speak clearly and confidently, and don’t hesitate to share personal insights and reflections on your memorable experience!