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The present perfect progressive: B2 intermediate:

Let's explore the present perfect progressive at the B2 level. *Forming the Present Perfect Progressive* - Use "have/has been" + present participle (verb + -ing). Examples: - I have been studying English for three years. - She has been working on her project all day. - They have been traveling around Europe since June. *Using the Present Perfect Progressive* - To talk about actions that started in the past and continue up to now:     - I have been reading this book for a week. - To talk about actions that have been in progress recently:     - She has been feeling tired lately. - To emphasize the duration of an action:     - They have been waiting for the bus for 20 minutes. *Common phrases and adverbs* - For, since, all day/morning/week:     - I have been writing emails all morning.     - She has been living in Paris since 2018.     - They have been working on the project for months. *Present Perfect Progressive vs. Present Per...

The present perfect simple: B2- intermediate:

 Let's dive into the present perfect simple at the B2 level. *Forming the Present Perfect Simple* - Use "have/has" + past participle of the verb. Examples: - I have visited Paris. - She has finished her project. - They have eaten breakfast. *Using the Present Perfect Simple* - To talk about experiences in your life up to now:     - I have traveled to many countries. - To talk about actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past:     - She has read that book. - To talk about actions that started in the past and continue up to now:     - They have lived in this city for five years. *Common phrases and adverbs* - Already, just, yet, ever, never:     - I have already eaten lunch.     - She has just arrived.     - Have you ever been to London?     - I have never tried skydiving. *Present Perfect Simple vs. Past Simple* - Use the present perfect simple for actions that have a connection to the present:  ...