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Lesson 20 — When and while

Join two past actions with when or while, choosing by their length.

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Level B1 General English

Lesson 20

You can talk about past experiences and events, with the background and what you made of them.

過去にあったことを、そのときの事情や感じたことも添えて語ることができる。

Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ

While I was cooking, the doorbell rang twice.

料理をしている間に、玄関のチャイムが2回鳴りました。

Situation場面

Two housemates work out who missed a delivery.

同居人同士が、誰が配達を受け損ねたのかを確かめています。

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Takeaway

While for the long one, when for the short one, comma if it comes first.