"While at the same time..." at the begining of a sentence.

[Pete Noire]

I am wondering if the expression "while at the same time", after another sentence where we are describing certain aspects of a sport, can start a second sentence describing other characteristics. Is it possible at the beginning of a sentence or is there other more appropriate expression (although at the same time,....)?

 

[emsr2d2]

Please give us some example sentences using your suggested construction.

 

[Pete Noire]

Playing soccer is a very healthy activity, and (other aspects of playing soccer). While at the same time, it is also an excellent way to socialize. For example.

 

[emsr2d2]

No. It doesn't work at the beginning of a new sentence.

Playing soccer is a very healthy activity while, at the same time, it is an excellent way to socialise.

Note the placement of "while at the same time" and the comma placement.

If you want to write it as two sentence, remove "while". Playing soccer is a very healthy activity. At the same time, it is an excellent way to socialise.

 

[Pete Noire]

Thanks. But isn't there any expression similar to "while" that works at the beginning of a second sentence as described in the example?

 

[MikeNewYork]

You could use "and".

 

[Pete Noire]

The real problem for you to understand is that the first sentence is long. So it is better to start a new sentence. Or perhaps a semicolon. What do you think of "while at the same time...." after a semicolon? Or perhaps "although at the same time..."