I use it simply as a speaking exercise during class or as a lead in for beginners of ESL. The students can, of course, talk freely but are usually thankful for the language support especially with their limited vocabulary and missing ideas.

Can be expanded simply by adding more irregular verbs or only giving the infinitive form of the verb.

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Simple Past Lesson Starter Language Support for Beginners 

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Let's do English ESL discussion starters, speaking cards. I use it simply as a speaking exercise during class or as a lead in for beginners of ESL. The students…