Grammar: B1 - ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: ⏳ Perfect & Continuous Tenses - Lesson 1: Present Perfect Tense (Experiences, unfinished past - with for, since, ever, never, yet, already)

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Present Perfect

Life Experience & Time

[Image of present perfect timeline diagram]

Have / Has + V3 (Past Participle)

Example: I have eaten (V3)

1. Life Experiences

Ever Never

Things you did in the past (time doesn't matter).

I have been to Angkor Wat.

She has never eaten Durian.

2. Unfinished Time

For Since

Started in the past, still true now.

I have lived here for 5 years.

He has worked here since 2020.

3. Recent Result

Just Already Yet

I have just finished my homework.

I haven't eaten yet.

Travel Talk ✈️

Have you ever...?

Dara 🧑

Have you ever been to Thailand?

Bopha 👩

Yes, I have. I went last year.

Dara 🧑

Cool. I haven't been there yet.

⚠️ Common Mistake:

❌ "I have seen him yesterday." (Specific time = Past Simple)
✅ "I saw him yesterday."
✅ "I have seen him before." (No specific time)

Quiz Time ⚡

Choose the correct word.

She has lived here ___ 2015.

Have you ___ eaten insects?

I have ___ (see) that movie.

Mission 📝

Your Experiences

Write True Sentences:

• 1. I have never been to __________.
• 2. I have eaten __________.
• 3. I have lived in ________ for ________ years.

(Use: Japan, Snake, Phnom Penh, 10...)