Grammar
Simple Past
Learn the preterite: regular and irregular forms to narrate completed past events.
Level A2.2
Spanish Course A2.2
Master the past tenses: simple past (preterite), imperfect, and how to combine them to tell stories naturally.
Start Module 1Module 1: Simple Past (Preterite)
Reading · PDF
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral
A reading about this architectural wonder of Colombia, great for practicing vocabulary and the past tense.
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Practice
The Store in the Past
Interact in an old store to practice descriptions and narration in the past. Vocabulary and conversation.
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Story
The Bird and the Whale
A short story to practice the past tense naturally. Reading comprehension.
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Exercise
The Little Prince
Worksheet and interactive exercises based on the literary classic The Little Prince.
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Continue the Story
Creative exercise to continue the story while practicing the past tenses.
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Music
Shakira Activity
Learn with "Antología." Fill in the lyrics and practice the preterite.
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Music
El Pollito Pío in the Past
Practice past-tense verbs and expand your vocabulary with this fun, challenging adaptation of the famous song.
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Jobs That Disappeared
Vanishing professions and changes in the job market. Vocabulary and conversation in context.
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Cali Salsa Changed My Life
A reading about Cali-style salsa and how music transforms lives. Vocabulary, Colombian culture, and conversation in context.
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Practice · PDF
Irregular Preterite 1
Worksheet to practice conjugating irregular verbs in the simple past.
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Activity · PDF
Mission Iguazú
An immersive adventure activity to practice the preterite in a fun context exploring the falls.
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Irregular Preterite 2
Second worksheet to keep practicing irregular verb conjugation in the preterite.
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Tatacoa Desert
Immersive practice activity in the simple past set in the mysterious Tatacoa Desert.
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Interactive Game
Irregular City
Drive through the city and overcome obstacles by answering questions about irregular preterite verbs.
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Irregular Preterite 3
Third worksheet to solidify your knowledge of irregular past-tense verbs.
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Interactive Game
Conversation Roulette: The Simple Past
Spin the wheel and practice answering open-ended questions, conjugating irregular verbs and spelling-change verbs in the past.
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Practice · PDF
Practice: Salar de Uyuni
Practice past-tense verbs through a spectacular trip to the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia.
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Irregular Preterite 4
Fourth worksheet to perfect your mastery and fluency with irregular past-tense verbs.
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Expedition to Machu Picchu
Experience an adventure in Machu Picchu while testing your knowledge of preterite verbs.
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A Memorable Party
Practice preterite verbs by narrating the surprising events of a big celebration.
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Grammar
Past Tense: Irregular Verbs
Master the irregular verbs of the preterite: hacer, tener, decir, ir, ser, and more.
Reading · PDF
Dr. Silva Simple Past
PDF reading material to review the simple past through medical cases and clinic situations.
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Don Quixote
An adapted reading of Don Quixote to practice the past tense in an entertaining way.
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Game
Reading · PDF
Fairy Tales
Complete these famous fairy tales using irregular past-tense verbs and expand your vocabulary.
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Reading · PDF
Carlos Vives Cultural Tour
A cultural tour with past-tense verbs exploring the music and region of Carlos Vives.
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Music
La Tierra del Olvido
Activity with Carlos Vives. Nature vocabulary, lyrics, and Colombian culture.
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Extraordinary Animals
PDF material to discover fascinating wild animals and enrich your nature vocabulary.
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Shelter Homes A2.2
Vocabulary about homes and shelters. Describe places and situations in the past.
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Strange Animals A2.2
Curious Latin American wildlife. Practice descriptions and narratives in the simple past.
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Finish the Story
Keep practicing your vocabulary and use of past tenses by giving this animal adventure a magical ending.
Module 3: Imperfect Tense & Past Continuous
Grammar
Imperfect Tense
Learn to describe habitual situations, states, and contexts in the past using the imperfect tense.
Reading · PDF
Imperfect Tense with Pirates
Practice and explanation of the imperfect tense through a pirate adventure.
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Game
Reading · PDF
Dinosaurs: Imperfect Tense
PDF reading material about dinosaurs to practice descriptions and scenarios in the imperfect tense.
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Practice · A2.2
Past Continuous in Japan
Estaba + gerund. Learn the past progressive for actions in progress in the past with this interactive worksheet.
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Reading · PDF
Kyoto in the Past
Practice the imperfect tense by narrating and describing scenes from the ancient city of Kyoto.
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Practice
Practice: Cuba
Practice the past continuous with this interactive worksheet set in Cuba.
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Reading · PDF
Experience in Cuba — Imperfect
Complete the story of a trip to Cuba using the imperfect tense in real context.
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Anecdotes
Interactive material to practice narrating anecdotes and personal stories using past tenses.
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Activity
The Inheritance
Interactive story to practice imperfect vs. preterite with humor and notarial drama.
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Reading · PDF
Every Past Time Was Better A2.2
PDF to practice the past tense and nostalgic expressions. Compare eras and narrate.
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Activity
The Magic Cauldron
Interactive worksheet. Practice the difference between imperfect and preterite with this animated story.
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Practice
The History of Fast Food
Reading and activities about the history of fast food. Practice the past tenses.
Module 4: Combining Preterite + Imperfect & Practice
Interactive Guide
Survival Guide: Past Tenses
Interactive bilingual guide to master the preterite vs. imperfect with flip flashcards.
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Reading · PDF
Expedition to Nevado del Cocuy
Practice using the imperfect and preterite by narrating an exciting mountain adventure in Colombia.
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The Mystery of the Wet Notebook
Solve this mystery while practicing the combination of the preterite and the imperfect.
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Practice
Time Detective
Interactive game. Become a time-traveling detective while practicing past-tense verbs.
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Practice
Bogotá 1950
Narrate what Bogotá was like and what happened. Contrast between the imperfect and the preterite.
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Song · A2.2
Historia de Taxi (Song)
Practice the contrast between the preterite and the imperfect with the classic song by Ricardo Arjona.
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Practice
Cotton-top Tamarin Past Tense Exercise
Narrative exercise with the cotton-top tamarin to practice the preterite.
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General Review
General Review Guide: A2
Review reflexive verbs and the contrast between past tenses (preterite vs. imperfect) in this complete interactive guide.
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Practice
The Joy of a Town
Listening practice and imperfect/preterite about San Basilio de Palenque.
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Interactive Game
The Time Machine Challenge
An interactive challenge with 10 levels and 10 lives to master the past tenses and reflexive verbs.
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Mystery
The Mansion of Liars
Solve the mystery in this mansion. An immersive activity with the imperfect and preterite.
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PDF + Practice
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Describing Funny Situations A2.2
PDF to practice describing anecdotes and funny situations in the past. Conversation and oral production at A2.2 level.
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History of Colombia A2.2
PDF to practice reading and vocabulary about the history of Colombia. Past-tense narrative at A2.2 level.
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Revolution in the Americas A2.2
PDF about the revolution in the Americas. Practice the simple past and imperfect with historical content at A2.2 level.
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★ Final Boss
The Final Boss: Imperfect vs. Preterite
Beat all 10 levels of the past tense's final boss. Choose between imperfect and preterite to win. Do you have what it takes?
Play Now!A2.2 Exam: Past Tenses
Test your mastery of the simple past (preterite), imperfect, and how to combine them. Pass this exam and you'll be ready to move on.
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