Basics
Lesson 20 — When and while
Join two past actions with when or while, choosing by their length.
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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.