Sep 28th, 2008, 12:45 pm
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 | Clive Hawkins | | Join Date: Aug 1st, 2006 Location: Italy
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 Re: Since+ Present Simple
I think you're right - it does sound a bit odd.
I'd say He has been the Visiting Professor . . since 2000 or Since 2000 he has been teaching as Visiting Professor.
In the first example the verb is BE, and so I'd use the simple form. In the second example the verb is TEACH and I use the continuous form to focus on the duration of the verb.
It's a bit of a complicated area - very often I just use my ear, as you have done. If it sounds wrong, it probably is 
Anyone else have any ideas?
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