Here is a short story using a path simple tense.
Listen as I read so you can see how they are used in real life conversation.
After I'm done make sure you understand all the grammar and read aloud yourself so that you can work
on your own fluency and pronunciation
Mom.
Do you have a minute.
Sure kid.
What's up votes the last time you went to a beauty salon.
Well I don't remember.
Maybe it was a year ago and when was the last time you had a night out with Dad.
I'm not sure it was definitely a long time ago.
And what did you do last night.
I stayed at home with your dad.
We fell asleep watching some boring movie on TV I bought two tickets to Costa Rica Need A Vacation Mom.