Lesson · B2 · Grammar
Present Perfect Continuous
Use have / has been + -ing to stress the duration of an activity, and contrast it with the present perfect simple.
Estimated time
10 min
Difficulty
Easy
Status
Not started
What you'll be able to do
The lesson goals and lesson content are written in English — that is what you will learn.
1
Use have / has been + -ing to stress the duration of an activity, and contrast it with the present perfect simple.
2
Ongoing activities that started in the past and explain a present situation.
3
Duration — have / has been + verb-ing (+ for / since)
4
Simple vs continuous — have written (result) vs have been writing (activity)