I can talk about past intentions and plans...
I was planning.../ I was intending.../ I was hoping...
I can use time expressions with the Past Continuous...
At that time.../ At the time, I was.../ During that time...
I can use adjectives to describe feelings...
furious, delighted, dejected, comfortable, shocked, frightened, miserable, inspired, optimistic, energized
I can ask about opinions...
How do you feel about it?/ What do you think?/ Don't you agree?
I can talk about major life changes...
Talk to your partner.
I can talk about past habits and routines in the past...
I used to.../ I would...