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Agnes Inglese · English for real conversations How to Tell a Story in English: Past Tenses Made Simple You know the past tenses. You can use them in grammar exercises. But when you tell a story about work, a holiday or a bad day, choosing the right tense suddenly feels difficult. Sound familiar? Let's make it easier with one short story. I was driving to work when my car broke down . Then I realised I had left my phone at home. Photo: Michael Lechner, Wikimedia Commons (CC0). 1. Three tenses. Three different jobs. In a good story, we don't just say what happened. We also show what was happening and what had happened before . PAST CONTINUOUS The background Use was/were + -ing for an action that was already in progress. I was driving to work. PAST SIMPLE The main events Use the Past Simple to say what happene...

We all know the simple message: “Eat more healthy food and less junk food.” But what does that really mean? And why do doctors and scientists repeat this again and again? In this post, you will read a clear explanation based on real research. You will also learn useful English words and phrases to talk about food and health. This reading text is written for A2 - B1 English learners. It uses simple vocabulary, clear explanations and natural sentences. The goal is to help you improve your reading skills, learn useful phrases and build your confidence in English while reading about real, science-based information on healthy food and junk food. What is junk food? There is no single official definition of “junk food”, but this phrase is used for foods that are: high in fat, sugar and salt low in vitamins, minerals and fibre high in calories, but not very filling Examples include: fast food: burgers, fries, fried chicken, pizza snacks: crisps, sweets, chocolate bars, bi...