both

[hela]

Dear teachers,

Are both of the following constructions with "both" possible? If yes, would they have a different meaning?

1) Eric and I have been both learning and teaching languages for years.["both" applies here to "learning and teaching"?]

2) Eric and I have both been learning and teaching languages for years.["both" applies here to "Eric and I" or is it the same as (1)?]

Many thanks,
Hela

[Tdol]

They're different in meaning to me, and I'd interpret them the way you have.

[hela]

Thank you.