MY APPLICATION WAS ACCEPTED LAST WEEK

 When we talk about something that happened in the past, we often use the past simple tense. The sentence “My application was accepted last week” means that someone (a company, a school, or an organization) agreed to your request or form one week ago.

An application can be for a job, a course, a university, or a scholarship. When it is accepted, it means it was approved or successful.

For example:

• My job application was accepted yesterday.

• Her visa application was accepted last month.

• Their scholarship applications were accepted this year.

This topic helps us learn how to talk about past actions, success, and how to use the passive voice in simple ways.

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🧩 GRAMMAR

1. Past Simple – Passive Voice

We use the passive voice when the focus is on the action, not on who did it.
Structure: Subject + was/were + past participle (V3)

✅ My application was accepted.
✅ The documents were sent yesterday.
❌ My application accepted. → (Incorrect)

More examples:

• The letter was written by the manager.

• The project was finished on time.

• The results were announced last week.

2. Time Expressions for the Past

✅ yesterday, last week, last month, two days ago, in 2020

Examples:

• I received the email last week.

• They started the course two months ago.

3. Modal Verbs

✅ You can apply again if you want.
✅ You should check your email regularly.
✅ You must complete the form carefully.

4. Future Plans

✅ I’m going to start my new course soon.
✅ I will prepare all my documents next time.

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🧠 VOCABULARY (10 words)

1. Application – a form or request to get a job, course, or service.

2. Accept – to agree or approve something.

3. Form – a paper or document with information.

4. Submit – to send or give something officially.

5. Deadline – the final date to complete something.

6. Interview – a meeting to talk about a job or opportunity.

7. Result – the outcome or final decision.

8. Successful – achieving what you want.

9. Process – the steps to reach a result.

10. Email – an online message used for communication.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• My application was accepted last week.

• I was so happy when I got the news.

• They sent me an email to confirm it.

• I applied two weeks ago.

• You should complete your form carefully.

• I can’t believe I got in!

• The deadline was very close.

• I’m going to start next month.

• It was an easy process.

• I will prepare better next time.

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🗣️ SENTENCES

Positive:

• My application was accepted last week.

• His job application was accepted yesterday.

• They were invited to the interview.

Negative:

• My application wasn’t rejected.

• Her form wasn’t complete.

• The documents weren’t ready on time.

Questions:

• Was your application accepted?

• When did you apply for the course?

• Did you receive a confirmation email?

Answers:

• Yes, it was accepted last week.

• I applied two weeks ago.

• No, I didn’t get the email yet.

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🎭 CONVERSATION

Emily: Hi, Alex! How are you?
Alex: Hi, Emily! I’m great! My application was accepted last week!
Emily: Really? That’s wonderful! Which application was it?
Alex: The one for the English course in London.
Emily: Wow, congratulations! You must be so happy.
Alex: Yes, I am. I was worried because the deadline was very short.
Emily: When are you going to start the course?
Alex: Next month. I’m going to prepare everything this week.
Emily: That’s exciting! You should celebrate tonight.
Alex: Good idea! Let’s go out for dinner!

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📖 READING

A New Opportunity

Last month, David applied for a business course at the university. He filled out the online form carefully and submitted all the required documents. He waited for two weeks and finally received an email.

The message said: “Congratulations! Your application was accepted.” David was very happy. He called his family to share the news.

Now he is going to move to another city and start his studies next semester. David believes that this opportunity will help him build a successful career in the future.

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Questions

1. What did David apply for?

2. How long did he wait for the result?

3. What did the email say?

4. What is David going to do now?

5. Why is this opportunity important for him?

Answers

1. He applied for a business course.

2. He waited for two weeks.

3. It said that his application was accepted.

4. He is going to move to another city and study.

5. Because it will help him build a successful career.