PRESENT PERFECT

Read about Louise’s experiences going abroad:

I have been in different places around the world.

Because of that I have met a lot of interesting people who have taught me too many things about culture. It has been really exciting to have the chance to enjoy of this kind of experiences. I

love travelling!

I have been in different places

They have taught me about cultural issuesIt has been

really exciting Louise uses those expressions to talk

about about events started in past and continue

in present.

Those are some contractions very used in informal speech:

He’s written five letter

I’ve thought of you!

They’ve worked together for many years

I haven’t tried Chinese food

John hasn’t finished his homework

You use present perfect to talk about: to describe something in the past when we

don’t know when it happened or when it happened is not important

I have traveled to Brazil to describe something that has happened

many times in the past.

She has got married twice! Started in the past, continues until now, and

may or may not continue into the future

My parents have watched soap operas for years

He has played soccer since he was 5 years old. He is still playing

soccer

Since

I have studied English since I was a girl

I continue studying English

Use “since” to specify

the moment the action started.

ForMary has worked in this company for 3 years

John and Mary have been married for 6 months

I haven’t seen Martin for 2 months

Use “For” to  talk about a period of

time

AlreadyI have already sent the email.

yetMary hasn’t finished her homework yet

NeverThey have never been in Australia

EverHave you ever studied abroad

Now check these videos and learn more about present perfect and pronunciation!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7xIwAqy9I

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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IMTNomhg-E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsvmSi7MSsI

You are travelling! Write a letter to your best friend telling him what you have

done during the trip.

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