Grammar: past simple

Billy and Tom are pretending to be wizards and they are making a magic spell. Will it work? Watch and find out!

A horrible monster has locked the princess up in a tower. Can anybody rescue her? Watch and find out!

Quinine is a medicine that helps to fight malaria. How was quinine discovered? Watch and find out!

When their boat sinks, the animal orchestra reach an island. Will they be able to escape? Watch and find out!

Practise your writing by answering the questions and telling us about yesterday.

  • What did you do yesterday?
  • Tell us all about your day!

English courses for children aged 6–17

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