Present Perfect | Simple vs. Continuous | Ultimate Guide

In this high-level grammar lesson, get answers to all your questions about the present perfect simple vs. the present perfect continuous in English.

More precisely, you’ll learn:
What the perfect simple and the perfect continuous have in common
When the perfect simple and perfect continuous have the same meaning
When you have to make a choice between the perfect simple vs. continuous and why

You’ll also learn WHY “I have lived in New York for 3 years” and “I have been living in New Year for 3 years” have the same meaning.

By the end of the lesson, you’ll be absolutely clear on when and how to make a choice between using the perfect simple vs. perfect continuous so you can use this grammar form confidently in your English communication.

Test your knowledge at the end with a quick quiz.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
01:46 - What you’ll learn
03:09 - What the perfect simple vs. continuous have in common
03:28 - Examples with since and for
04:05 - When the perfect simple and continuous have the same meaning
07:37 - When to choose the present perfect simple
08:01 - Present perfect simple with stative verbs
09:56 - Present perfect simple with quantity
10:38 - When to choose the present perfect continuous
10:50 - Perfect continuous with focus on new/temporary
12:15 - Perfect continuous emphasizing length of time
14:06 - When you have to choose between perfect simple vs. continuous
14:20 - Singular vs. repetitive actions
16:06 - Finished vs. unfinished actions
17:06 - Already and yet
17:57 - Results vs. action
19:30 - Quiz

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