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Talk About Your Past Year in English | Master Past Simple & Present Perfect Tenses (A1-A2)

Talk About Your Past Year in English | Master Past Simple & Present Perfect Tenses (A1-A2) Struggle to express your thoughts when people ask "How was your year?" 🤔 Learn how to talk about past year in English naturally and confidently! Join Mike and Sophie for a warm, heartfelt conversation as they share personal stories, biggest life lessons, and meaningful changes from their year. Discover how to reflect on your year in English using simple grammar and authentic phrases that native speakers actually use. This English conversation about life lessons teaches you the difference between Past Simple (finished events) and Present Perfect (life experiences that matter now). Sophie shares her biggest lesson about asking for help, while Mike reveals how he learned that "rest is productive." You'll hear real vocabulary for reflection, growth, and goal-setting—perfect for New Year conversations with friends, colleagues, or language partners! Whether you're doing a year in review in English or simply want to practice reflecting on the year with natural expressions, this episode gives you everything you need to share your story authentically. 🎧 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How to talk about last year in English using Past Simple tense ("I visited," "I learned," "I did") ✅ Present Perfect tense for life experiences that connect past to present ("I have become," "I have changed") ✅ The difference between fast months and slow months—reflecting on the year with honest emotions ✅ Sophie's biggest life lesson: It's okay to ask for help and not know everything ✅ Mike's powerful realization: Rest is productive, not lazy ✅ How to talk about mistakes without regret—"If you learned from it, it was a GOOD mistake" ✅ Natural phrases for uncertainty: "I'm still figuring things out," "We'll see how it goes" ✅ Setting realistic goals: "Progress, not perfection" philosophy ✅ Vocabulary for reflection: nostalgic, lesson, regret, independent, patient, achievement ✅ Real English conversation practice between two friends sharing authentically Mike and Sophie speak clearly and naturally—perfect for A1-A2 learners who want to express deeper thoughts and emotions in English. 🎬 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 02:13 – First Thoughts About Last Year 03:47 – Past Simple Practice: What Did You Do Last Year? 05:23 – Present Perfect: How Have You Changed This Year? 07:22 – Sophie's Biggest Lesson 08:58 – Mike's Biggest Lesson 11:01 – Looking Forward: Goals & Small Steps for the New Year 13:10 – Outro 📌 If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Share with your friends, and Subscribe to our channel to join our growing learning community! 🎉 ✍️ Practice with us! Leave a comment below and answer our Question of the Day: "What was the biggest lesson you learned last year?" Use Past Simple: "I learned..." or Present Perfect: "I have realized..." Example: "I learned that small habits create big changes." or "I have become more confident this year." We read every comment and reply in English! 🎧 Continue Learning: 🎙️ Full Podcast Playlist:    • Easy English Podcast   🗣️ Shadowing Practice Playlist:    • English Shadowing Practice   🔍 Hashtags: #EnglishPodcast #YearInReview #LetsTalkInEnglish #LearnEnglish #LifeLessons #ReflectInEnglish #PastSimple #PresentPerfect #EnglishConversation #NewYear #PersonalGrowth #EnglishForBeginners