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There are a number of different styles along with a number of different style guides, but you probably can't go wrong when you teach:

Capitalize content words in titles i.e. nouns, pronouns, principal verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

You've got some very useful information and resources on your site. Thanks!

I really don't follow what you are trying to get across Eric. It seems to be that you are simply promoting your book. Perhaps you can enlighten us a bit...

Yes, context is pretty much always the key. "He worked there since 1995." is odd and is not "correct" grammar, but maybe it's used in a dialect as MrPedantic suggests. However, I can't see how 'since' can be used with this example to imply he is still working there. Back to present perfect for this ...

Both participants are incorrect. He has worked there since 1995 tells us that he started here in 1995 and still works here. He worked here since 1995 is incorrect. It would need to read: 'He worked here in 1995' = simple past and tells us the he no longer works here. He has worked here since 1995 = ...

[quote="Metamorfose"]Hi, given this sentence [i] he worked here since 1995[/i] how is your reaction to it? Is it acceptable? If so, do you think it conveys that the person doesn't work at the same place anymore?[/quote] I think it would be acceptable IF you mean for it to imply that he still works h...

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I think you are referring to Natural Semantic Metalanguage. The whole idea of some basic universal meanings is interesting to say the least. It's a theory, a logical one with some convincing evidence to support it. The 61 Semantic Primitives exist and that makes them true. I don't think it's an issu...

I came across something that has never crossed my mind until now. We normally use participate IN (something), but can we say/use participate at in certain contexts such as: You can participate at this level ...., Agassi participated at Wimbledon..., etc.? At first thought I want to say no, but looki...

Yes, it is very strong. It has a great deal of influence.

Yes, he/she needs a little push to get back to the task (continue with the task).

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Itasan, is there where you found this sentence? I suppose you need the complete writing to understand exactly what it means.

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What does this have to do with business English exactly?

To say it simply: English is English. However, Business English means different things to different people. I think this is important to keep in mind. I will hazard to guess that a great many have the view that Business English is teaching English for use in a business setting. "Is there a common 'b...

A list of some books that you may find useful.

http://www.learn4good.com/languages/eng ... /index.htm