GrammaTube - lesson about the present perfect simple and the present perfect continuous
Many students of English have trouble with the difference between the present perfect simple and the present perfect continuous. We use both to relate a past action to the present but the present perfect simple suggests a completed action whereas the present perfect continuous suggests that the action is not yet completed.
This post contains a selection of YouTube videos that explain in a clear way how to use the present perfect simple and the present perfect continuous.
Grammar can be one of the most difficult skills to develop in English but it is without doubt the key to progress throughout your learning. A good grammar base will help you to write properly and speak in English, hence improving communication with other people.
Introduction to the present perfect tense and its uses
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The present perfect by JenniferESL ? first part
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The present perfect by JenniferESL ? second part
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The present perfect by JenniferESL ? third part
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The present perfect by JenniferESL ? fourth part
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The present perfect by JenniferESL ? last part
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How to form and when to use the present perfect simple with regular verbs
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How to form and when to use the present perfect simple with irregular verbs
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The present perfect continuous explained with American accent
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The present perfect continuous explained with British accent
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