Thanks to Isabel Bastida for her inspiration

FINISHED EVENTS CONNECTED WITH PRESENT

• Kate’s had a baby (she’s got a baby now)

• I’ve broken my leg (my leg is broken)

COMPLETION OR ACHIEVEMENT

• At last! I’ve finished!

• Have you done all your homework?

EXPRESSIONS OF TIME: EVER, BEFORE, NEVER, ALREADY, YET, JUST, LATELY, RECENTLY, TODAY, THIS YEAR…

Have you ever seen a ghost?

I’ve learned a lot this year.

Has your son stood on his feet yet?

2. ORDINAL NUMBERS

It is the first time I’ve tried exotic fruit.

3. SUPERLATIVE

It’s one of the most interesting books I’ve ever read.

• When we give more details we use past simple.

Have you ever tried bugee jumping?Oh yeah! It was awesome! I did it last year and it was the best experience ever.

• P. P. SIMPLEFocus on resultI’ve written 6

letters since lunchtime.

(Result: 6 letters)I’ve done my

homework. (Result: my homework is completed)

• P. P. CONTINUOUS

Focus on act and duration (Action may not be finished).

I’ve been writing letters all morning. (That’s how I’ve spent my morning.

I’ve been doing my homework but I haven’t finished yet..

2. Actions, intentions, feelings started in the past and still continue.How long have you been feeling like this? I’ve been working here for 3 years.

She’s been talking about going on a diet for ages.

3. Repeated actions.It has been raining a lot these days.The baby’s been crying all night.

• Sometimes there’s no difference.I’ve lived in London since 1980 = I’ve been living in London since 1980.

• Present perfect continuous short temporary actions

We’ve been living in this hotel until the remodelling of our house was finished.

• Complete these sentences so that they are true for you in relation to your hobbies and interests.- I’ve been meaning to …- I’ve been thinking about taking up …- I’ve been putting off …- I’ve always fancied …- I’ve never been really interested in …- I’ve never …- I’ve always been… but recently I’ve …- I’ve been … lately.- I’ve … for years.-What’ve you been up to? I’ve been busy –ing…