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we spoke in english the whole time vs we spoke in english for the whole time

These phrases—which are both correct—are used in contexts which are somewhat dissimilar. 'We spoke in English the whole time' is commonly used to indicate that English was the language used throughout a period of time. 'We spoke in English for the whole time' is also correct but is more specific, emphasizing the duration of speaking in English.
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we spoke in english the whole time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that English was the language spoken throughout a period of time.

Examples:

  • We spoke in English the whole time during the meeting.
  • They spoke in English the whole time they were in the restaurant.
  • Apr 30, 2010 ... We spoke in English the whole time, hers was a little rusty, but very good. She filled my cavity right then and there with one single shot of ...

Alternatives:

  • We spoke in English throughout the entire time.
  • We only spoke in English.
  • English was spoken the entire time.
  • We exclusively spoke in English.
  • We used English the whole time.

we spoke in english for the whole time

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase emphasizes the duration of speaking in English, indicating that English was used for the entire time.

Examples:

  • We spoke in English for the whole time we were at the conference.
  • They spoke in English for the whole time they were on the phone.

Alternatives:

  • We spoke in English the entire time.
  • We spoke in English for the entire duration.
  • English was spoken for the whole time.
  • We exclusively used English for the whole time.
  • We communicated solely in English for the whole time.

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