help please how to say before i moved to england etc

Question

Hi! I'm new to the forum and need some help with spanish!

To say "before i moves to england to study I lived in malaysia"

Is it : Antes me mudé a inglaterra para estudiar, viví en malaysia"

or Antes me mudé a inglaterra para estudiar, vivia en malaysia"

Also, can you say " antes llegué a inglaterra" ?

I' know imperfect is for habitual and preterito is for single event but I am slightly confused which to use in this case!

Thanks!

Answer 1

I would say, "Antes de mudarme a Inglaterra para estudiar, vivía en Malaisia."

Also, just a little help in the English area, "Before I moved to England to study, I lived in Malaysia." or as well, "Before moving to England to study, I lived in Malaysia".

Answer 2

For learners of English:

DJ has provided some help with the body or content of this question and I'll provide some for the title.

Help please! How do I say, "before I moved to England"?

By using the quotes it's easier to see what phrase or sentence is to be translated into Spanish or English. Ajen2511, your use of the quotes is excellent!