Present

Present

1. continuous

   • FORM
     • Have/has + been +verb + ing
   • FUNCTIONS
     • Action started in past and continues now.
       • Example
         • They have been doing their homework since 6 pm.
     • Repeated actions, especially with time expressions.
       • Example
         • The phone has been ringing all day.
     • Continuous actions that have just finished.
       • Example
         • He's been studing all the week. So he should pass the exam.

2. perfect simple

   • FORM
     • Have/has + been + past participle
   • FUNCTIONS
     • Life experiences
       • Example
         • He has won the award.
     • Already, just and yet
       • Example
         • The competition haven't finished yet.
     • Superlatives and "The first, second and last time"
       • Example
         • This is the worst song I have ever heard.
     • Connection past and present
       • Example
         • She has lost her phone.
     • How long/since/for (non-action verbs
       • Example
         • I have been a fan of that group since march.
     • How much/how many
       • Example
         • I have lost too much money.