TIme Expressions

Time sequences and conversation markers for intermediate ESL learners.

13 cards   |   Total Attempts: 182
  

Cards In This Set

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In the evening
Time period:  In the evening I went to the movies with Tom.                         
During the first week
Time Period:  During the first week we were going out to restaurants every evening.  
For a moment
Time Period: I left the table for a moment.
For a while
Time Period: I needed to lay down for a while because I didn´t feel very well.
Before it got cold
Relating two times:  Before it got cold I decided to go to the grocery store.  
After some practice 
Relating two times:  I understood how to play the game after some practice.  
A couple of years ago
Relating two times:  I learned how to ski a couple of years ago.  
A bit later
Relating two times:  A bit later we found out she went home.
When I returned
Relating two times:  I called Dani when I returned.
At first
Putting events in order:  I didn´t like Sara at first, but then I thought she was nice.  
The next time
Putting events in order:  Mary was very sad at the party and the next time I saw her she was even sadder.  
Finally
Putting events in order:  Finally I stayed at home.  
In the end
Putting events in order: a)I wanted to go to the movie, but I also wanted to see the concert. b)What did you do in the end?