English grammar

Past Continuous

We use this for something that was happening at one time. Another thing often happens at the same time. Example: "I was cooking when she called."

Subject + was/were + verb-ing

Real Examples from Real People

"But I was talking to my mom yesterday."

Nighttime Routine After A Busy Travel Week

How it works

Pattern

Subject + was/were + verb-ing

This page has the school rule and the real English. Every example is a real video. You hear how it sounds in real life, not in class.