chanson: The Beatles – In My Life
“in my life” is one of the best uses of the present perfect: it’s used to talk about experiences: In my life, I’ve lived in three different countries In my life, I’ve seen thousands of films In my...
View ArticleHaven’t seen you for ages!
This conversation uses the present perfect to discuss news. We use the present perfect to describe actions that have ended recently or are still taking place – but there is always some connection with...
View Articlethree uses for past participles
So, you’ve learned all your irregular verbs by heart, and now you’re wondering what you’re supposed to do with the third form, the past participle! Watch the video to find out what they are for…
View ArticlePresent Perfect: Simple or Continuous?
What’s the difference between the present perfect simple and the present perfect continuous? Most native speakers would have no idea how to explain the difference between the two forms – they just use...
View Articlehave been being – present perfect continuous – passive voice
Thanks to Carlos Julio Salazar for this question Is this correct in English? - My mum has been being treated by the same doctor for four years The answer is yes, but it’s the kind of sentence that...
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