21. Describe Spatial & Temporal Relations

Level: Early Advanced/Advanced

---

At the end of this language function, students will be able to...

• Use transitional words for time expression
• Express time relationship between past, present and future
• Use a variety of expressions of time with reference to time of speaking
• Use a variety of expressions of time with reference to shifted time

Sample Language Patterns:

Use transition words:

• Still
• Yet
• Soon
• Already
• Anymore
• Just

Express time relationship between past and present actions:

• Has/Have/had ___ (you, he, she, it, they) finished ___?
• No, I still have a little left.
• No, I haven’t finished yet.
• No, but I’ll finish soon.
• Yes, I already finished.
• No, she isn’t working on it anymore.
• Yes, I had already finished.

Use a variety of expressions of time:
Expressions used with reference to time of speaking



Expressions used with reference to shifted time: