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- That's a great question! Grammatically, I believe only the first is correct, a present perfect question. The second is an error very common to regions of the US. That was how I would often hear it in the south, for example. You could correct the grammar of the second option by using the past participle of get, which is gotten, resulting in: "Have you gotten taller?" In my experience, this option is more common than your first option. The first option is pretty formal sounding to our ears (aka educated but might be heard as elitist by some).0 votedMay 7, 20250
- š„ āWhy does your Business English vanish under stress? (And how to fix it in 60 seconds)ā š„ Youāre not imagining it: š§ Cortisol (stress hormone) literally mutes your brainās language centers. š£ļø Brocaās area (speech hub) goes offline during āfight-or-flight.ā š° Result? Even fluent speakers blank out in meetings. Hereās the science-backed fix: š¬ļø The 4-4-4 āStealth Breathā (use mid-convo!): 1ļøā£ Inhale through your nose for 4 sec. 2ļøā£ Exhale through your nose for 4 sec. 3ļøā£ Repeat 2-3x during natural pauses. Why it works: ā Triggers parasympathetic nervous system (calms cortisol). ā Boosts GABA (brainās āchill pillā) by 27% (Streeter et al., 2010). ā Restores oxygen to prefrontal cortex (decision-making + language). Pro Tip: Pair with a nod/sip of waterāno one will notice. š Real-world impact: Execs using this technique report 30% less anxiety in negotiations (Smith et al., 2020). š¼ Your move: Try the 4-4-4 before your next call. Notice the difference? Setup some time with me to practice or learn more! #BusinessEnglish | #StressManagement | #CareerGrowth | #NeuroscienceMay 5, 202500
- It's an interesting question. Water fountain or fountain (a bit vague) are correct for a static fountain. If it had sculptures it would called a water fountain with sculptures or maybe a sculpture fountain. If there is an element that is show-like, for example lights, music, motion, etc., then it would qualify as a show, a water fountain show or fountain show. The show could be scheduled, random, or constant, and still qualify as a show. Water show, unfortunately, is too broad. It could mean a show of boats on a lake, like the annual Chicago Air & Water Show. Water show alone does not refer to a water fountain show effectively enough to be recognized. Though, to be frank, I think many people will use it that way and rely on context to make it clear. Notably, Misaka Park, Japan, names theirs, Misaka Park Water Show. They appear to be almost entirely unique, globally, in their use of this name, including in English, French, and Spanish. It's such a minor thing, without any hard rules, I doubt anyone would give it a second thought, however, "unusual," in the native English speaking world.0 votedJuly 30, 20241
- There are many sports in my county, but the most popular is ping-pong, enjoyed by both older and younger players. If you go to almost any neighborhood in China, you will see many people playing ping-pong. It is typical to see an older opponent playing a kid who may also be a friend.0 votedNovember 23, 20220
- My students typically appreciate the detailed way I break down idioms including the origins and deeper meaning. As a result, students also tend to retain the knowledge more effectively due to having a better understanding of the underlying context. Please schedule a time if you believe I could be of assistance.0 votedOctober 9, 20220
- The use of muddy is a little misleading here. Typically ground, in this use, refers to covering a quantity of area or a distance. For example, "Everyone please settle in to your seats. We have a lot of ground to cover in today's meeting." The word muddy eludes to the idea of working in the literal ground/earth/dirt/soil. The allusion to ground could still refer to an area or distance, making the use of muddy hand simply extra information about the state of the individual's hand as a result of working in a muddy area or some length of distance in the mud.0 votedOctober 9, 20220
- Honestly, I probably shouldn't answer without really, really knowing. That being said, there is the possibility that "gotten" may be needed. It's the past participle, I believe. So, if you're referring to the past, such as what may be the case in the last example, you may want to use "gotten" instead. Both may be correct. What you wrote is more frequently used, whether correct or not.0 votedAugust 31, 20180
- Grammatically speaking, I only see one real mistake. That is the comma splice in the sentence about the Economist. For the exact words used, you actually have two sentences joined by a comma. A minor change to the words or punctuation will fix it. The economist is so expensive that I only subscribe regularly to Time; in addition, I read two paperbacks a month. The economist is so expensive that I only subscribe regularly to Time. In addition, I read two paperbacks a month. The economist is so expensive that I only subscribe regularly to Time, in addition to reading two paperbacks a month. Although the grammar may be technically correct, I would say that it is somewhat hard to read, if not understand. The structure and word choice is a little different than we expect in US English, sometimes. Also, check out hbr.org (Harvard Business Review). I use it as the content for all of my advanced business English students.0 votedAugust 31, 20182

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