Grammar: B1 - ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: ⏳ Perfect & Continuous Tenses - Lesson 4: Present Perfect vs. Past Simple - Key Differences & Common Confusion

Grammar: Present Perfect vs. Past Simple B1 Lesson 4: Choosing the Right Tense What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently choose between the Past Simple and Present Perfect tenses by analyzing time expressions and the context of the situation. Key Difference: Connection to the Present The "golden rule" is simple: we use the Past Simple for actions that are 100% finished in the past. We use the Present Perfect for actions that have a connection to the present. Past Simple (Finished Past) Use: For actions at a specific, finished time . Example: I visited Phnom Sampeau last month . (Last month is over.) Example: She bought her krama at Psar Nat on Saturday . (We know the specific day.) Present Perfect (Connection to Now) Use: For actions in an unfinished time OR when the result is important now. Example: I have visited Phnom Sampeau twice this year . (This year is not finished.) Example: She has bought a new krama. (The result is important: she has one…