atha: How did the trade show go last week?

: It was great. We met a lot of interesting people while we were participating in the show.
antha: I heard that we have already received some inquiries.
: I had a word with some of them. Ill make some proposals when I am less busy on the project.
antha: Ill help you to prepare the proposal documents.
: Thank you. I hope it will pave the way for many more projects.

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then practice each role.

DIALOGUE

Samantha is talking with her coworker, Josh, about the trade show
last week.

SITUATION

WE MET A LOT OF INTERESTING PEOPLE

WHILE WE WERE PARTICIPATING IN THE
TRADE SHOW.

PHRASE OF THE DAY

LESSON 17 WHEN OR WHILE

LEVEL ONE BUSINESS ENGLISH
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VOCABULARY
4
Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud by
yourself.
participate in

inquiry

proposal

have a word with

pave the way

USING WHEN OR WHILE

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud again
by yourself.
While he was in China, he visited the new factory. He visited the new
factory while he was in China.
When he was in New York, he bought a new computer. He bought a new
computer when he was in New York.
The IT staff were checking the new system for errors while we were
testing it. While we were testing the new system, the IT staff were
checking it for errors.

6ACTIVITY
Activity 1: Read the sentences, then complete them using
(while/when) and the vocabulary. EX) I had to wait in the room - ( raining
)
1. He was not listening to me - ( I ) + ( explain )
2. I visited a lot of agencies - ( I ) + ( go business trip )
3. The electric power was shut down - ( earthquake ) + ( happen )
Activity 2: Tell your tutor about the following.
1. about your job using when and while.
2. about your first job interview using when and while.
3. about some recent trouble you had using when and while.