The missed connection
Develop stories and turning points through a focused vocabulary itinerary.
The situation
A missed connection changes the course of a journey and becomes a personal story.
- Quando sono arrivato, Marta era già partita.· When I arrived, Marta had already left.
- Pioveva, ma abbiamo deciso di uscire.· It was raining, but we decided to go out.
- Avevo già letto il messaggio.· I had already read the message.
- Eravamo usciti prima della pioggia.· We had gone out before the rain.
Target language in context
The goal is to tell a connected story and place an earlier event before another past event. Read the models first for meaning, then notice the forms that carry the message.
- Appena ho aperto la porta, ho sentito un rumore.· As soon as I opened the door, I heard a noise.
- Fortunatamente, avevo portato il telefono e ho chiamato un taxi.· Fortunately, I had brought my phone and called a taxi.
- Che cosa è successo ieri?· What happened yesterday?
- Stavo andando alla stazione quando mi sono accorto di aver lasciato il biglietto a casa.· I was going to the station when I realised I had left the ticket at home.