Examples:

  • She was a great dancer when she was young.
  • We have to turn our music down after everyone goes to sleep.
  • He needs to brush his teeth before he goes to bed.
  • They didn't leave the house while they were in lockdown.

Now improve your listening by watching this video on linkers

Test yourself with the short quiz below

Which linker goes in the space?

Can you wait in the car ______ I go get some milk?

while

Tom will pick you up ______ school.

after

Jonny is going home ______ he goes to the gym.

before

_______ we were in Italy, we visited as many vineyards as possible.

When