Adverbs of time

When: at that time When I was 21, I started to work in the beauty salon on Alvarado. I began to work at the beauty salon on Alvarado when I was 21.

After After I had worked in the salon for three years, I was able to buy it from the owner. I was able to buy the salon from the owner after I had worked there for three years.

Until: up to that time I didn’t have any interest in owning a salon of my own until Mary offered to sell hers. Until Mary offered to sell her salon to me, I didn’t have any interest in owning my own business.

Since: from that time in the past until the present I have had a job since I was 15 years old. I have owned my salon since 1999. I have enjoyed myself since I began working on Alvarado street. I have been thinking about hiring another employee since I bought my salon.

While: continuous action A. two things happening at the same time While I was cutting Susan’s hair, she was telling me all about her life. B. An on-going action interrupted by another action While we were talking, her husband came in to say hi.

During: describes an event I couldn’t concentrate on my studies during high school. During high school, I never paid attention to my teacher. I lived in Spain for two years. I was really happy during that time.

Talking about time For: amount of time I have had this salon for six years. I have been studying for two hours/a week Since: usually a date or specific time. I have had this salon since 1999. I have been studying grammar since this morning/last night/3pm