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.
Writing
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