How to Talk About Yesterday in English | Past Simple Podcast Conversation for A2–B1

Has anyone ever asked you about yesterday in English… and you just said, "Nothing much"? You are not alone. You know many words, but when someone asks about your day, the past verbs don't come, and the conversation stops. Talking about yesterday is one of the most useful skills in English, and you can learn it with short, simple sentences. In this English speaking podcast lesson, Paul and Emily tell two everyday stories about yesterday: Paul misses his train stop because of a book, and Emily bakes banana bread for her neighbor… without sugar. Then they show you how to tell a story with first, then, after that, and in the end, how to ask questions with did, and how to react like a good friend. This lesson is made for A2–B1 learners who want to talk about yesterday, the weekend, and their daily life using the past simple in clear, natural English. 🎧 WHAT YOU'LL PRACTICE ✨ Linking words for stories: first, then, after that, in the end ✨ Questions and negatives with did: Did you go? No, I didn't. I didn't add sugar. ✨ Irregular verbs from everyday stories: went, took, saw, had, made, ate, drank, read, bought, brought, thought, caught ✨ The three sounds of -ed: worked, cleaned, visited ✨ Was and were: It was a quiet afternoon. The bananas were very brown. ✨ Join two actions with when: When I looked up, the train was at the next station. ✨ Reactions that keep the talk going: That's wonderful! Oh no! No way! That's unfortunate. ✨ Time words: yesterday morning, last night, two days ago, the day before yesterday ✨ A quiz with short pauses: fix the mistake ✨ A role-play in the office kitchen: you answer Paul's questions The goal is not perfect grammar. The goal is to tell a short, clear story about your real day. Did comes first, and the verb goes home. 📚 CHAPTERS 00:00 🎙 How to Talk About Yesterday in English 01:20 🧩 Past Simple Is Like a Photo 02:47 🗣 Paul's Story: The Same Book on the Train 05:45 🎧 Emily's Banana Bread: Linking Words, Was and Were 09:04 ⚡️ Did Comes First, and the Verb Goes Home 11:24 💬 Irregular Verbs from Our Stories 13:30 🚀 Three Sounds of -ed 15:27 🎙 Join Two Actions with When 17:05 🧩 Reactions: A Nod You Can Hear 19:03 🗣 Time Words and Feelings 21:05 🎧 Quiz: Fix the Mistake 22:38 ⚡️ Role-Play: Monday in the Office Kitchen 24:22 💬 Your 30-Second Voice Message 25:56 🌟 Recap and Your Challenge 💡 HOW TO USE THIS LESSON Listen once without stopping. Then listen again and repeat the lines out loud when Paul and Emily invite you. In the quiz and the role-play, answer during the short pause. Today, record a 30-second voice message about yesterday and check every verb after did. 💬 YOUR SPEAKING CHALLENGE Complete this sentence in the comments: “Tell us one small thing that went wrong yesterday, and how you felt.” Write two simple sentences in English. Example: I missed my bus. I felt annoyed, but I listened to music. 👍 If one phrase from this lesson helped you, like the video, subscribe to English Practice Daily, and send it to a friend who wants to speak with less stress. See you in the next lesson. 📌 DISCLAIMER This lesson is for English practice only and does not replace classes with a teacher. The two voices you hear are synthetic, created with AI voice tools. The script, dialogues, and examples were written for this channel. #LearnEnglish #EnglishPodcast #EnglishConversation #PastSimple #EnglishSpeakingPractice #EnglishListening #EnglishGrammar #DailyEnglish #EnglishPractice #EnglishPracticeDaily