стали + инфинитив
This pattern means that an action began. Use it with an infinitive after forms of 'стать' such as 'стали' or 'стала'. It is very useful for simple stories about actions starting. Example: 'Они сели рядом и стали говорить о простых вещах.' = 'They sat down next to each other and began to talk about simple things.'.
Они сели рядом и стали говорить о простых вещах.
They sat down next to each other and began to talk about simple things.
