Stop Guessing. Start Justifying.
You know the rules. You can pass grammar tests.
So why do you still hesitate between "I walked" and "I was walking"?
Because rules don't explain meaning. This course fixes that.
In 60 minutes, you'll be able to explain your tense choices — instantly.
Who This Is For (Read This First)
This course is for you only if:
- •you already know Past Simple and Past Continuous forms
- •you're tired of guessing between two "correct" answers
- •you want to explain why you chose a tense — not just hope it sounds right
- •you're willing to think before you speak
This course is not for you if:
- •you want quick rules or shortcuts
- •you want more fill-in-the-blank drills
- •you expect instant fluency
- •you're not willing to slow down and build understanding
If that puts you off, this isn't a good fit — and that's intentional.
The Difference Between Past Simple and Past Continuous
(And why it matters)
You were taught this:
"Use Past Continuous for ongoing actions.
Use Past Simple for completed actions."
But that doesn't explain why both of these are correct:
She worked at the hospital.
She was working at the hospital.
Same verb. Same time reference.
Different meaning.
If rules were enough, you would already understand why.
The problem isn't your intelligence.
It's that no one taught you how tense choice creates meaning.
(Note: Past Continuous is also called Past Progressive — same tense, different name.)
This Is What Happens When I Ask People
Real conversations. Same question. Same problem.
"If the action happened first, we use Past Continuous..."
Knew the rule. Still couldn't explain.
"You only answered half the question."
Got it right. Couldn't say why.
"Both are correct. But they mean something different."
The answer isn't which one is right — it's understanding what each one means.
Different people. Different countries. Same gap.
What Native Speakers Actually Do
Native speakers don't recite rules.
They make choices — and those choices change meaning.
They can't always explain it. But they feel when something is off.
Grammar is not about correctness.
It's about control.
This course teaches you that control.
What You'll Learn in This Course
1. When both answers are correct — and why
You'll learn why "I walked" and "I was walking" can both be grammatical, but never interchangeable.
2. A simple meaning model
One clear mental model that explains Past Simple vs Past Continuous without memorization.
3. How tense shifts responsibility
Why:
"He hit me"
"I was walking when he hit me"
describe the same event — but imply very different things.
4. How professionals use tense strategically
See how journalists, lawyers, and speakers frame events using tense choice.
5. How to justify every choice
You'll be able to say:
"I chose Past Continuous here because…"
No guessing. No hoping.
This Moment Changes Everything
A car hits a cyclist.
Two people describe the same accident.
Same facts.
Same event.
One sounds innocent.
One sounds responsible.
The only difference is tense choice.
Once you see this, you can't unsee it.
How the Course Works
60 minutes total
5 past simple and past continuous exercises — one for each level
Level 1 — Recognize
Spot the pattern in sentences, audio, and images.
Level 2 — Understand
Explain why two correct sentences create different meanings.
Level 3 — Apply
Use the model in new contexts without prompts.
Level 4 — Analyze
Break down real examples from news and everyday language.
Level 5 — Create
Produce your own sentences and justify every choice.
This is not passive watching.
You will have to think.
Important: What This Course Really Is
This course is also a filter.
If you:
- •complete it
- •engage with the exercises
- •feel relief instead of frustration
then you're the kind of learner who benefits from deeper work.
Future courses build on this thinking.
If this approach doesn't match how you learn, that's useful to know too.
What You Get
(Not just a past simple vs past continuous quiz — real thinking tasks)
About the Teacher
Sean Kivi
Founder, LU English
I've taught English across 7 countries.
I hold an MA in Translation Studies and a Texas Bilingual Educator certification.
The biggest issue I see isn't weak grammar.
It's learners who know the rules but can't explain their choices.
This course exists to fix that — starting with the tense that exposes the gap most clearly.
Before You Enroll, Ask Yourself One Question
Are you willing to slow down now
so you don't keep hesitating later?
If yes, this will help you.
If no, it won't — and that's okay.
Past Simple vs Past Continuous
Stop guessing. Start justifying.
One-time payment • Lifetime access
5 video lessons • 5 interactive exercises • Lifetime access
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to stop guessing?
Understand the difference in 60 minutes