When was the last time…
When learning a new language, one of the most important aspects is developing a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary. “When was the last time…” conversation questions based on grammar points are an excellent way for beginner English learners to practice both.
These types of questions require the learner to use the past tense and provide specific details about an event or action. This helps to reinforce proper verb conjugation and sentence structure. Additionally, the questions may involve a range of vocabulary related to different conversation topics, further expanding the learner’s knowledge.
Instructions:
Go through the theory of the grammar point to make sure your students fully understand when and how it is used, and then go through the various conversation questions. Try and engage the students in conversation with follow up questions or comments if they only give one short answers.Grammar Structure
When someone asks you a question that starts with “When was the last time…”, you should use the past simple tense to answer. That means you just need to use the base form of the verb plus -ed (for regular verbs) or the irregular form (for irregular verbs).
If you haven’t done the thing that they’re asking about, you can answer in the present perfect tense and use the adverb “never” to say that you haven’t done it before.
Positive reply
Subject (I, he, she, they, etc.) + past simple verb (went, saw, ate, etc.) + object (the beach, a movie, sushi, etc.)
Example:
Q: When was the last time you went to the beach?
A: I went to the beach last summer.
Negative reply
Subject (I, he, she, they, etc.) + have/has + never + past participle verb (been, eaten, seen, etc.) + object (the beach, sushi, a movie, etc.)
Example:
Q: When was the last time you ate sushi?
A: I’ve never eaten sushi.
40 "When was the last time..." Conversation Questions
- When was the last time you went on a vacation?
- When was the last time you tried a new food?
- When was the last time you read a book in English?
- When was the last time you made a new friend?
- When was the last time you watched a movie in English?
- When was the last time you attended a live event or concert?
- When was the last time you went shopping?
- When was the last time you exercised or played a sport?
- When was the last time you cooked a meal?
- When was the last time you visited a museum or art gallery?
- When was the last time you learned a new word in English?
- When was the last time you went to a party?
- When was the last time you went for a hike?
- When was the last time you went swimming?
- hen was the last time you used public transportation?
- When was the last time you disagreed with someone?
- When was the last time you visited a new city or country?
- When was the last time you listened to a podcast or audiobook in English?
- When was the last time you went to a theme park?
- When was the last time you tried a new hobby or activity?
- When was the last time you attended a wedding?
- When was the last time you had a picnic?
- When was the last time you received a gift?
- When was the last time you went to the beach?
- When was the last time you watched the sunset or sunrise?
- When was the last time you went to the zoo or an aquarium?
- When was the last time you went on a road trip?
- When was the last time you faced a difficult challenge?
- When was the last time you attended a sports event?
- When was the last time you had a job interview?
- When was the last time you went camping?
- When was the last time you danced?
- When was the last time you attended a religious service or ceremony?
- When was the last time you went ice-skating?
- When was the last time you watched a documentary?
- When was the last time you wrote a letter or email in English?
- When was the last time you took a photograph?
- When was the last time you went to a library?
- When was the last time you skipped breakfast?
- When was the last time you hurt yourself?
