Element FORM: WITH 'AS SOON AS'
SuperCat FUTURE
SubCat present simple for future use
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use the present simple with 'as soon as' to refer to the future.
Corrected Learner Example I'm planning to move as soon as I finish college because job opportunities in my area aren't good. (Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Portuguese; Pass)

I will let you know as soon as I get the exact date. (Colombia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example To say the truth, I'm planning to move as soon as I finish college because job opportunities in my area aren't good around here, though I know I'm going to miss my friends and my family a lot. (Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Portuguese; Pass)

We are expecting the film to be shown next weekend, I will let you know as soon as I get the exact date. (Colombia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)
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