1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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?

5. 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 homework
YET (?) (–)
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?

6. 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 homework
YET (?) (–)
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?