Present perfect simple and Continuous. B2- intermediate:

 

Present perfect simple and Continuous. 

B2- intermediate:

Present perfect simple (have/has + past participle) vs. continuous (have/has been + -ing):

- *Simple*: Focus on the result. 

I've tried sancocho (at some point).

- *Continuous*: Focus on the activity or duration. I've been trying new recipes lately.

Examples:

- I've eaten at that restaurant (before).

- I've been eating healthier lately (ongoing).

😊 Let's compare 😊:

- *Food*:

    - I've tried Dominican chicharrón (present perfect simple – result).

    - I've been trying new recipes every weekend.

 (present perfect continuous – ongoing).

- *Work*:

    - I've finished the project (present perfect simple – result).

    - I've been working on it for weeks (present perfect continuous – ongoing).

Present perfect simple (have/has + past participle):

- *Definition*: Used for past actions with a connection to the present.

- *Uses*:

    - Experience: I've tried sancocho.

    - Change over time:  Arabic food's become popular here.

    - Completed actions with relevance now: They've finished the Mangú.

- *Time expressions*: ever, never, already, yet, so far, lately...

Present perfect continuous (have/has been + -ing):

- *Definition*: Used for actions that started in the past and continue now (or just stopped).

- *Uses*:

    - Ongoing actions: I've been learning Arabic cooking.

    - Actions with a duration: They've been eating healthier for months.

    - Explaining a current situation: I've been trying new recipes, that's why the kitchen's a mess.

- *Time expressions*: for, since, all day, lately...

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