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  1. 08-Nov-2011, 10:56 #1
    Taka
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    How does this sentence sound to you native speakers? Sounds OK?

    After living in this country for years, I've discovered many things.
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  2. 08-Nov-2011, 12:52 #2
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    Default Re: after

    Quote Originally Posted by Taka View Post
    How does this sentence sound to you native speakers? Sounds OK? Yes.

    After living in this country for years, I've discovered many things.
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  3. 08-Nov-2011, 13:25 #3
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    Default Re: after

    sounds ok - another option could be

    "Having lived in this country ....."
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    Default Re: after

    Then what is the semantic difference between that one with 'after' and this?

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