Difference between for long time, for a long time?

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Rolandinho

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Hi,
I Would like to know what is the difference between for long time and for a long time?

Thank you!
 
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for long time is incorrect English (but a common mistake by foreign speakers)
for a long time is correct English.

If it was spoken, it's possible that the speaker spoke very quickly, making the 'a' difficult to hear.

Hope that helps.
:)
Martin
 
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