Past Tenses Workbook

Stop guessing. Make Past tenses click.

If you're always torn between 'fui' and 'ia', 'estava' or 'estive', you're not alone!

Past Tenses can be tricky.


But not if you learn the patterns and exceptions with clarity & memory hacks!


This is for you if…
✅ You’re tired of guessing between ‘estive’ and ‘estava’
✅ You’re confused about compound tenses
✅ You’re self-studying Portuguese
✅ You want real-life situations and not boring textbooks
✅ You want to be challenged and see your progress

What's Included:

✅ Grammar Foundation

• Common mistakes for English speakers (your shortcut to clarity!)

• The gray area in storytelling (when both tenses work)

• Special cases: sempre, enquanto, reflexive verbs

• The Formal Past: a secret Past tense only used in subtitles & literature (never in spoken language)

• Other past tenses: subjunctive & personal infinitive

• Memory hacks for the special cases

✅ 34 Real-Life Exercises (A2 → C1)

• Progressive difficulty: multiple choice + fill-in-the-blank + free writing

• 4 A2 exercises (build foundation)

• 16 B1 exercises (gain confidence)

• 9 B2 exercises (master nuances)

• 5 C1 exercises (perfect storytelling)

✅ Real Stories from Real Students
Love stories, travel adventures, career changes, life moments—never boring!

✅ Color-Coded System
🟦 Simple Past | 🟨 Imperfect | 🟧 Compound Past

✅ Complete Answer Keys for Self-Study
Learn, practice, check, improve at your own pace!


Other Books:

❌ Pretérito Perfeito vs. Imperfeito barely explained
❌ Made-up artificial "João went to the supermarket" sentences
❌ Dense grammar with no real context
❌ No guidance on the "gray areas" where both tenses work
❌ No guidance on other tenses that express the Past

The Past Tenses Workbook:

✅ 🟦🟨🟧 Color-coded visual system for instant recognition
✅ 34 real-life stories from real students (love, travel, life moments)
✅ The #1 mistakes English speakers make—solved
✅ Gray area guidance: when BOTH tenses are correct
✅ Special cases covered: sempre, enquanto, reflexive verbs
✅ Progressive levels: A2 → B1 → B2 → C1
✅ Complete solutions included for self-study

This workbook is your shortcut to storytelling mastery, created specifically to eliminate confusion!

💸 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee 💸

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No problem! You have 7 days to try it out. If it's not what you expected, I'll give you a full refund.

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FAQs:

Q: I'm only A2. Will this be too hard?
A: It’s exactly meant for A2 learners! Start with the 3 examples given and the 4 A2 exercises and work your way up. Every level is clearly marked.


Q: Do I need grammar knowledge before starting?
A: You need the A1 level, and the book explains the A2 contents very clearly. If you know the present tense, you're ready!

Q: How long does it take to complete?
A: It depends on your pace! You could work through your level in 1-2 weeks, or use it as a reference for months. It's designed to take you from upper-beginner to a solid advanced level at your own pace.

Q: I'm already B2. Do I need the ‘beginner’ stuff?
A: Yes! Even advanced learners have gaps in storytelling due to exceptions. Plus, these stories are worth reading at every level and will boost your clarity and confidence.

Q: Is this European or Brazilian Portuguese?
A: 100% European Portuguese. But (FYI), there are no differences in Past Tenses between Brazilian and European Portuguese.

Q: Do I get a physical book?
A: It's an editable PDF download. Print it or use it digitally—your choice!


Q: What devices work best?
A: Optimized for smartphones, but works on tablets, computers, or printed. Read and fill in answers digitally or print it out.

Q: What if I don't like it?
A: Email me within 7 days for a full refund. No questions asked.