How to Use the Present Perfect Simple and Present Perfect Continuous

In this lesson, you can learn about the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous verb forms. What’s the difference between ‘I have done’ and ‘I have been doing?’ When should you use the present perfect continuous? You’ll see the answers to these questions in this lesson. Do you want more grammar practice? The OOE teachers are here to help you! Learn more: See the full lesson with script on our website: Contents: Intro 00:00 - 00:55 How to Form the Present Perfect Continuous 00:55 - 04:04 Using the Present Perfect Continuous: Linking Past and Present 04:04 - 07:20 Using the Present Perfect Continuous: Explaining Present Results 07:20 - 08:59 Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous 08:59 - 12:06 Focus on Results vs. Focus on Process 12:06 This lesson will help you: - Understand how to correctly form the present perfect continuous verb tense in English. - See example dialogues of how to use the present perfect continuous. - Learn how to use the present perfect continuous in English to connect the past to the present. - Use the present perfect continuous tense to explain results that are in the present. - See the main differences between the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous tenses. - Learn about state verbs like ’be’ and why you can’t use them in the present perfect continuous, along with an exception. - Know the difference between describing results and describing processes when using the present perfect and present perfect continuous. - Become more comfortable choosing between present perfect simple or present perfect continuous when speaking and writing in English. SUBSCRIBE to continue improving your English! See more free English lessons like this one on our website: