New Stories in EastEnders

May 4, 2026, 18:45
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Introduction

Eddie Knight is very sick. Also, Nigel died recently.

Main Body

Eddie Knight killed a man. He went to prison. Now he has cancer and will die soon. He wants to see his son, George. Nicola Mitchell helps them talk. Nigel died from a lung sickness. His wife, Julie, is very sad. Phil Mitchell helps Julie. Julie found a letter from Nigel. She did not open the letter. She told Phil it was just a list for the funeral, but she lied.

Conclusion

George must decide if he will see Eddie. Julie has a secret letter from Nigel.

Learning

The 'Past Action' Pattern

Look at these sentences from the story:

  • Eddie killed a man.
  • He went to prison.
  • Nigel died.
  • Julie found a letter.

The Rule: To talk about things that are finished, we usually add -ed to the end of the word.

The Tricksters (Irregular): Some words change completely. You just have to memorize them: Go → Went Find → Found

Quick Guide for A2:

  • Use these when the time is over (Yesterday, Last week, Recently).
  • Do not use 'am/is/are' with these action words.

Vocabulary Learning

is (v.)
to exist or to be
Example:Eddie is very sick.
sick
not healthy; ill
Example:Eddie Knight is very sick.
very (adv.)
extremely
Example:He is very sad.
also
in addition; besides
Example:Also, Nigel died recently.
sick (adj.)
unhealthy
Example:Eddie is sick.
recently
not long ago
Example:Nigel died recently.
also (adv.)
in addition
Example:Also, Nigel died.
man
an adult male human
Example:Eddie Knight killed a man.
died (v.)
to stop living
Example:Nigel died recently.
went
moved from one place to another
Example:He went to prison.
recently (adv.)
not long ago
Example:Nigel died recently.
cancer
a disease where abnormal cells grow
Example:Now he has cancer.
killed (v.)
to cause death
Example:Eddie killed a man.
die
to stop living
Example:He will die soon.
man (n.)
adult male
Example:He killed a man.
soon
in a short time
Example:He will die soon.
wants
has a desire for
Example:He wants to see his son.
prison (n.)
place where prisoners are kept
Example:He went to prison.
cancer (n.)
disease that grows uncontrollably
Example:He has cancer.
see
to look at or visit
Example:He wants to see his son.
will (v.)
to intend to
Example:He will die soon.
son
a boy or man who is the child of a parent
Example:He wants to see his son, George.
soon (adv.)
in a short time
Example:He will die soon.
help
to give assistance
Example:Nicola Mitchell helps them talk.
wants (v.)
desires
Example:He wants to see his son.
talk
to speak with someone
Example:Nicola Mitchell helps them talk.
see (v.)
to look at
Example:He wants to see his son.
sickness
a state of being ill
Example:Nigel died from a lung sickness.
son (n.)
male child of a parent
Example:He wants to see his son, George.
wife
a married woman
Example:His wife, Julie, is very sad.
helps (v.)
to give assistance
Example:Nicola helps them talk.
sad
feeling sorrow
Example:Julie is very sad.
talk (v.)
to speak
Example:Nicola helps them talk.
found
discovered or came across
Example:Julie found a letter from Nigel.
lung (n.)
organ that helps breathing
Example:Nigel died from a lung sickness.
letter
a written message
Example:Julie found a letter from Nigel.
sickness (n.)
illness
Example:Nigel died from a lung sickness.
open
to make something accessible
Example:She did not open the letter.
wife (n.)
female partner
Example:His wife, Julie, is sad.
told
gave information to someone
Example:She told Phil it was just a list.
sad (adj.)
feeling sorrow
Example:Julie is very sad.
just
exactly or only
Example:She told Phil it was just a list.
list
a series of items
Example:She told Phil it was just a list.
but
used to introduce contrast
Example:She told Phil it was just a list, but she lied.
must
required or necessary
Example:George must decide if he will see Eddie.
decide
to choose after thinking
Example:George must decide if he will see Eddie.
if
used to introduce a condition
Example:George must decide if he will see Eddie.