While listening to a story, or to someone recounting their experience, it is important to note the sequence or order of events. Sometimes, people begin by discussing the current situation and then go back to discuss events in the past, or sometimes, people will start their story at the beginning and then go forward. In this part, you will learn how to notice the sequence of events while you are listening to a story or someone recounting your experiences. Pay attention to some phrases that will help you understand when things happened and in what order. Some examples:
