Grammar learning path · B1 Intermediate
Present perfect contrasts.
Make precise choices about events before now. First separate finished past time from a present connection, then decide whether the present perfect should emphasise a result or an activity and its duration.
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First lesson · Present Perfect vs Past Simple
What you'll learn.
- Choose present perfect or past simple from time and focus.
- Use for and since with continuing situations.
- Contrast present perfect simple results with present perfect continuous activity.
Before you start.
- Know the A2 present perfect and common past participles.
Lessons in this path.
Take them in order- 1Lesson 1Present Perfect vs Past Simple
Contrasts connection to now with finished past time across experience, results, time containers, for/since, questions, and conversation.
- 2Lesson 2Present Perfect Continuous
Adds have/has been + -ing for duration and recent activity, contrasting process with present-perfect result and excluding stative verbs.
Ready?
Present Perfect vs Past Simple.
Begin with the first lesson and work through the practice at your own pace.