EN · B1 · LEARN

Telling a story

Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.

1 of 5Phrase

I was… when…

Set background and introduce an event.

Example

I was… when…

Tell a short story with background, sequence, and a clear ending.

I was… when…
Phrase
Set background and introduce an event.
I was… when…
Suddenly…
Word
Introduce an unexpected change.
I was reading when the train suddenly stopped between two stations.
At first…
Phrase
Describe the initial situation.
At first nobody knew why, but eventually the driver explained that a dog was on the track. In the end, we arrived safely.
Eventually…
Word
Move to a later resolution.
At first nobody knew why, but eventually the driver explained that a dog was on the track. In the end, we arrived safely.
In the end…
Phrase
Give the final outcome.
At first nobody knew why, but eventually the driver explained that a dog was on the track. In the end, we arrived safely.