Linking Words & Past Simple: Aliya's Lesson

Connecting Your Thoughts

Student: Aliya | Focus: 16 Linking Words + Past Simple Stories

Activity 1: The 16 Essential Connectors

Click the cards to see the translation and an example sentence in the Past Simple. Read them aloud!

Activity 2: A Crazy Shift at the Clinic

Read Aliya's story about her day yesterday. Pay attention to the ORANGE linking words and the BLUE Past Simple verbs.

First, I arrived at the clinic at 8:30 AM and turned on my computer. However, the clinic's internet didn't work. That's why I couldn't check my patient schedule. Luckily, my assistant printed it on paper the night before.

Then, my first patient came in. He had a broken bracket because he ate a hard green apple. I fixed it quickly, but he was still very nervous. After that, I saw three more patients for standard adjustments. I also did two consultations for new braces.

Suddenly, the electricity went out in the whole building! So, we waited in the dark lobby. Although it was dark, the patients didn't panic. Later, the power came back on.

Finally, I finished work at 6:00 PM. I was very tired. Unfortunately, I didn't have time for lunch all day, so I drove straight to a cafe to eat!

Activity 3: Practice Makes Perfect

Part A: Choose the correct linking word.

Read the past simple sentences and select the logical connection.

Part B: Write the Past Simple verb.

Type the past form of the verb in brackets. (Example: go -> went)

Activity 4: Storytelling Time

Tell a short story based on the prompt. You MUST use the 3 linking words shown in the top right corner!
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