In Present Perfect (2), learners build on their foundational understanding of the Present Perfect tense by exploring more advanced usage and nuances. This lesson introduces key distinctions such as the difference between gone and been, and the use of time expressions like for and since to describe actions that continue into the present. Through clear examples and interactive practice, students will strengthen their ability to use the Present Perfect accurately in context and improve fluency in both written and spoken English.
We use the Present Perfect to talk about something that happened in the past, but we don’t say exactly when it happened:
I’ve seen this film before. (= before now)
We use it for things that happened in the past and have a result now:
We also use it with ever and never:
We use for and since to talk about a situation or action that began in the past and continues now.
Gone = he is still there
Been = he has returned
“Been” means “he has finished his trip”.
“Gone” means “he has begun his trip”.