Write a Short Story About a Past Trip

Learn how to start writing about a past trip with simple English. Use past tense, time words, and feelings to tell your story clearly. A2 level guide.

  • المسار: اللغة الإنجليزية
  • القسم: الكتابة
  • المستوى: A2
  • وقت القراءة: 2 دقيقة
  • آخر تحديث: 20 أغسطس 2026

One Move That Makes Your Story Come Alive Many learners write a past trip like a list: "I went to Cairo. I saw the pyramids. I ate food." It's correct, but it feels flat. The one move that changes everything? Add a feeling or reaction after each event. This tells the reader not just what happened, but how it felt — and that is what makes a story. The Move The move is simple: Event + Feeling/Reaction. Write what happened, then write how you felt or what you thought. Use the past simple tense for both parts. Here are the two steps: Step 1 — The Event: Use a past tense verb to say what happened.…

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How long should my past trip story be at A2 level?
Aim for 60–80 words. Quality matters more than length — focus on clear sentences with feelings and time words, not on writing more.
Do I have to use past simple tense for the whole story?
Yes, for A2 level, use past simple tense throughout. It is the main tense for telling stories about finished events.
What if I don't know the past tense of a verb?
Choose a different, simpler verb that you do know. It is better to use a correct simple word than an incorrect difficult one.
Can I write about an imaginary trip, not a real one?
Absolutely. The writing skill is the same whether the trip is real or imaginary — what matters is practising the Event + Feeling structure.