Lesson notes · ≈ JLPT N2 · Intermediate 3
while doing; simultaneous actions
「〜つつ」 links two actions done by the same subject at the same time, often in written language.
The teacher adjusts lessons while listening to students’ views. Both activities happen at the same time.
The same subject performs both activities. In the picture, the teacher both listens to views and adjusts lessons.
Attach it to the verb form with 「ます」 removed: 聞きます→聞きつつ, します→しつつ.
Its meaning is close to 「ながら」, which you have learned, but its tone is more written. It is often used in explanations or formal language.
In the school example, both practices continue alongside each other. The school does not first value tradition and then introduce new methods.
The school is introducing new teaching methods while valuing tradition.
A: "It's difficult to utilize remote online classes while also retaining the benefits of face-to-face instruction."
A: "I hope we can continue to make adjustments to reduce the burden on students while enhancing learning effectiveness."
Level 1 · Recognise
Which sentence is correct?
Level 1 · Recognise
Listen and choose the meaning
Level 2 · Build
Put the words in order
While valuing tradition, the school is introducing new teaching methods.
Level 3 · Use
What goes in the blank?
学校は伝統を大切に____、新しい教育方法を取り入れています。
The school is preserving tradition while also adopting new teaching methods.
Teachers are adjusting the lesson content while listening to students' opinions.
B: "That's true. But we are searching for a new style of class while combining the advantages of both."
