Différence entre Simple Past et Past Continuous

The Simple Past expresses finished actions, often using $-ed$ for regular verbs. The Past Continuous, formed with $was/were + V-ing$, sets the scene or describes an ongoing action. Use 'while' to introduce the continuous action and 'when' for the interrupting simple past event. Remember that irregular verbs like 'go' become 'went' and do not use $-ed$. Think of the Simple Past as a single point in time, and the Past Continuous as a duration. Always match the subject with the correct auxiliary verb: $I/he/she/it$ takes 'was', while $you/we/they$ takes 'were'. Mastering these two tenses allows you to tell stories effectively in English.