Watch four videos using while, although, and though in conversation.
Woman: What do you think of the new cold medicine that the medical journal recommends?
Man: I'm a little skeptical. While some tests were done in clinical trials, I still think more research needs to be done with it.
Woman: It agree with that, though it was tested with a trusted laboratory.
Man: True, but I'd like to see more data on it, before giving it my seal of approval.
Woman: So, I guess we're not going to give it to customers just yet.
Man: No, not yet. Let's hold off a little longer until we have more information about it.
Woman: Sounds prudent. I think that's the right decision for now.
Man: Hello, can I ask you some questions about this washing machine?
Woman: Sure, I don't know too much about it, but I can try.
Man: Well, my main concern is that it is worth the price.
Woman: Yes, it is a bit pricey, although it does come with a three-year warranty.
Man: Yeah, still, I think I want to shop around. I think I can find it cheaper elsewhere.
Woman: That's understandable. However, while other stores might have cheaper prices, they likely won't have free delivery, and free installation.
Man: OK, you've changed my mind. I'll take it.
Woman: Great! Please follow me to the register.
Woman: Thanks for meeting me during your lunch break.
Man: My pleasure. I usually eat at my desk anyway.
Woman: Well, while I don't usually hold meetings this way, I find casual meetings often to be the most productive.
Man: Agreed. So what would you like to talk about?
Woman: I would like to talk about sales projections for next financial quarter.
Man: Well, while the economic forecast does not look great, I still think we can increase sales next quarter.
Woman: I like your positive attitude, although I think we should keep modest expectations.
Man: That's understandable. Let me pull up my data and show you what I've got.
Man: So, how is job hunting going
Woman: Good. I have a few offers. One from a big bank.
Man: That's great. I hear they pay high salaries.
Woman: Yes, but while the pay is great, the hours are very long and the job is stressful.
Man: Yeah, that's expected. What about the other job?
Woman: The other job is from a small startup in the health industry.
Man: Oh, that sounds interesting. How is the pay?
Woman: Well, while the pay's not as great, the work seems interesting and I could be helping others.
Man: Well, it sounds like your mind is made up.
Woman: Yes, but it's hard to pass up all that money.
Skeptical - having doubts about something.
Clinical trials - research experiments to check if a product or medicine is safe.
Seal of approval - an endorsement or confirmation of its acceptance or reliability.
Hold off - delay or wait before making a decision or starting something.
Prudent - acting with care regarding a decision.
Conversation 2
Worth the price - having benefits or value equal to the amount paid for something.
Shop around - compare prices and options before making a purchase.
Warranty - A document that promises a product will work or it can be refunded or replaced.
Delivery - when a company takes a product to a person's work or home.
Installation - when a company sets up a product so a customer can use it.
Changed my mind - to make a person change their feelings about something.
I'll take it - A phrase to express a customer will buy something.
Register - the checkout area in a store where people pay for things.
Conversation 3
Casual - relaxed and not formal
Sales projections - estimates of how much product that a company will sell.
Economic forecast - predictions about the economic conditions in the future.
Financial quarter - a period of three months regarding money such as sales and revenue.
Modest expectations - to not have high anticipations about future outcomes.
Pull up my data - to access information on a screen or monitor.
Conversation 4
Job hunting - the process of looking for employment.
Startup - a new and relatively small business.
Pass up - decline or refuse an opportunity, especially when it seems attractive.
Your mind is made up - when a person makes a decision and likely will not change it.
Hard to pass up - difficult to decline or resist because of its attractiveness.
