Learn English with Real Conversations Podcast | How to Use BE (is, am, are, was) in Everyday English

Confused about how to use the BE verb in English? This episode shows you exactly when to use is, am, are, and was — and when NOT to use them in real English conversations. Stop saying “I was went” and start speaking naturally with confidence.

In this real conversation English podcast episode, Emma and Nico break down how to use the BE verb in everyday spoken English — so you can avoid common mistakes, understand native speakers more easily, and speak more clearly and confidently.

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🎯 Core Grammar in Real Life (Everyday English)

This episode focuses on one of the most common and confusing parts of English: the BE verb (is, am, are, was, were).

Instead of textbook grammar rules, you’ll learn how BE actually works in real conversations — through simple patterns, clear contrasts, and real-life examples you can use immediately.

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Move past unnatural English like:
❌ “I was went to the store.”
❌ “She was go to school.”
❌ “He is go to the store.”
❌ “I happy when I got the news.”
❌ “They were arrived early.”

and learn how to naturally say:
✅ “I went to the store.”
✅ “She went to school.”
✅ “He is going to the store.”
✅ “I was happy when I got the news.”
✅ “They arrived early.”
✅ “I was walking home when it started raining.”

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🧠 In This Episode, You Will Learn:

✅ What the BE verb actually does (is, am, are, was, were)
✅ The difference between BE vs action verbs
✅ Why “I was went” is wrong (and how to fix it)
✅ The “situation vs action” system for real speaking
✅ When NOT to use BE with past tense verbs
✅ How to use BE for identity, feelings, and location
✅ The correct use of BE + -ING (present continuous & past continuous)
✅ The difference between “I walked” vs “I was walking”
✅ Why English learners add BE incorrectly — and how to stop
✅ When BE is required (and why you can’t remove it)
✅ Real conversation examples with natural spoken English

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🌟 The Play English Method:

🔹 Learn English through real conversations, not textbook rules
🔹 Hear clear, natural spoken English
🔹 Understand grammar through simple patterns
🔹 Build confidence through repetition and contrast
🔹 Focus on speaking clearly, not memorizing rules

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🚀 Perfect For:

✅ Beginner to Intermediate English learners (A1–B2)
✅ ESL / EFL students
✅ Learners confused about the BE verb
✅ English speaking and listening practice
✅ Students who want to sound more natural in conversation
✅ Anyone struggling with basic English verbs in real speaking

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🎁 What You’ll Take Away:

🎯 Clear understanding of how to use BE in real life
🎯 Confidence choosing when to use or NOT use BE
🎯 Natural sentence patterns for everyday conversations
🎯 Better listening comprehension of native speakers
🎯 Fewer mistakes when speaking English

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