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TEF CANADA · PREMIUM LESSON · ABOUT 20 MIN

Imparfait: set the scene

Separate background, habits and unfolding actions from events that move a story forward.

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Work through the explanation, explore an original example and put the idea into your own words.

  • Understand the pattern
  • See it in context
  • Make it useful
  • 3 checks with answer explanations

Original lesson and examples by TEF Practice. Exam format checked September 11, 2026 against CCI preparation materials.

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