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Posted By: Jos
19-Aug-20 - 12:12 PM
Thread Name: BS: English as taught in Nordic countries
Subject: RE: BS: English as taught in Nordic countries

I would use 'while' to mean 'during the time', and 'whilst' to mean 'whereas'.
But beware, I have heard that in some parts of England 'while' is understood to mean 'until', causing problems when motorists come to a railway crossing and see a sign saying 'DO NOT CROSS WHILE LIGHTS ARE FLASHING'.