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How does it work? The present perfect.

We use the present perfect to talk about something that happened in the past with a result now (the present). Examples: The windows were...

Mar 123 min read

This blog post looks at when we use the present perfect (I have done) or the past simple (I did). It is raining and I cannot find my...

Sep 26, 20231 min read

When asks a question that is looking for a defined time in the past. Q: When did it start raining? A: It started raining at 10 o'clock...

Apr 20, 20211 min read

In other words, the present perfect continuous vs the present perfect simple. We use I have been doing when we are talking about an...

Apr 13, 20211 min read

I'm sure you've been asked that question before, but how did you reply? I have frequently heard the expression "I work here since 5...

Dec 22, 20202 min read

It all depends on whether you have come back or not! Let's look at this example: Yes. “He’s been shopping” tells us that he’s gone and...

Nov 23, 20201 min read