To talk about a past action without saying the time:

Ex: I have visited my aunt.

To talk about something that began in the past and continues into the future:

Ex: I have lived in London for 5 years.

When the action in the past has a result now:

Ex: She has opened the door.

A recent happening. Actions related to present:

Ex: Ouch! The dog has bitten me this morning.

Life experiences:

Ex: I have been to Paris three times.

With the expression: It’s the first time...

Ex: It’s the first time I have baked this cake.

SINCE

It shows when something started.

Since 7:00, since Monday, since 2004

I’ve worked here since last year.

He’s lived in Madrid since June.

They’ve been married since 1999.

FOR + LENGTH OF TIME

(for half an hour, for three weeks, for years, for a long

time)

I’ve worked here for one year.

He’s lived in Madrid for 7 months.

They’ve been married for a long time.

Complete the sentences. Use the present perfect of the verbs in brackets and for or since.1 We ……............... (be) married ……................ about fifteen years.2 I ……................. (not visit) my aunt ……................. last weekend.3 They ……................. (have) lots of arguments ……................. Saturday.4 She ……................. (not speak) to her mum ……................. months.5 John ……................. (know) Anne ……................. a year.6 You ……........................... (not phone) me ……................. my birthday.

EVER (?)/NEVER (+)When you want to talk bout life experiences:EX: Have you ever eaten Chinese food?No, I’ve never eaten it.

Answer these questions and comment with your partner:Have you ever broken your leg?Have you ever cheated on an exam?Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?Have you ever told a lie?Have you ever gone bungee jumping?

ALREADY (+)

Complete: Before coming to school I have already....

We often use already to talk about things that have happened before now.

Ex: I’ve already seen that film.

JUST (+)To talk about actions that have happened recently. Ex: I’ve just finished my homeworkYET (?) (–)

to talk about things that have not happened before now.

We haven’t eaten lunch yet.

Have you finished yet?

Questions with HOW LONG:

When we want to know the length of time something has taken place.

How long have you lived in Poland?