PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE

PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE

1. To talk about an action that started in the past and continues to the present

   • FOR/SINCE
     • I've lived in Estepona for ten years
       • I've been a teacher in Puerta del Mar since 2016

2. To talk about past experiences (time is not important)

   • EVER/NEVER
     • Have you ever been to Germany?
       • Yes, I have
       • No, I haven't
       • She has never performed on stage
         • We have helped to save the environment with Ecoescuelas

3. To talk about recent past events

   • ALREADY/YET
     • I have just closed the door
       • I haven't finished the explanation yet
         • She has already written something on her notebook.
   • JUST
   • RECENTLY