Quote Originally Posted by kirby42 View Post
So to sum up,

I went to work every morning = Я ходил на работу каждое утро

I went to work = Я шёл на работу > I was walking/ on my way to work. If you want to say "went to work" I think you'd have to use a prefixed verb, e.g. я ушел на работу. I left for work.

I began walking to work = Я пошёл на работу also = I set off [walking].
Remember in The Cookoo where the Russian soldier responds Пoшёл ты! when the Finn asks him his name. It means Get outta here! or Go to hell!

Am I right? If not please correct me
hope this helps.