This document provides instruction on using the present perfect simple and continuous tenses in English. It includes examples of each tense structure, the time expressions typically used with each, and exercises for students to practice. The main topics covered are using the present perfect to talk about finished and unfinished actions, comparing the simple and continuous forms, and describing music listening habits using these tenses.

1. Good morning!
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2. • 9
• Identify and use the present perfect simple and
continuous to talk about finished and unfinished
actions.
• Identify time expressions for the present perfect
simple and continuous.
• Practice reading and speaking skills to talk
about music.
• Describe the music you listen to
• Practice listening skills: Discuss the benefits of
music
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3. 6
Present Perfect Simple
• I have heard that song many times.
• I have never seen that group in concert.
• I have played the guitar since I was in high
school.
When do we use the Present Perfect Simple?
Describe the
music you
listen to.
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4. 6
Present Perfect Continuous
• They have been practicing. I see them putting
their instruments away.
• I have been listening to Beethoven since I was
a child.
When do we use the Present Perfect
Continuous?
Describe the
music you
listen to.
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5. 6
Look at the picture. Read the structures and
Describe the
music you
listen to.
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6. 6
Present Perfect Simple
Describe the
music you
listen to.
Used for:
- •
Experiences
- Actions that started in
the past and continue
now
- Finished actions in an
unspecified time in the
past
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Present Perfect
Continuous
Used for:
- Actions that started in
the past and continue
now
- Very recently finished
actions when results
can still be seen.

7. 6
Present Perfect Continuous
Describe the
music you
listen to.
• HAS /HAVE NOT BEEN verb –ing.
HAS/HAVE BEEN verb -ing .
HAS/HAVE BEEN verb -ing ?
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8. 6
Time expressions
With unfinished actions:
for, since, all day, lately, recently, this year,
these days, for a while…
With finished actions and present perfect
simple:
Already, ever, never, yet, once, twice, three
times
Compare
perspectives
on life
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9. 6
Exercises
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/
grammar/prepersim-preperpro/tests?test1
p. 17
http://www.urszulawaligora.eu/index.php?optio
n=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=12
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Compare
perspectives
on life
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10. 6
Activity. Vocabulary. Read the examples. Try to infer the meaning
of the words in purple.
Vocabulary Elements of music
1. That song has a great beat you can dance to.
2. Her catchy lyrics make you want to sing
along.
3. His song has an unforgettable melody.
4. The band has created a new and exciting
sound.
Compare 5. She has a beautiful soprano voice.
perspectives
on life
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11. 6
Vocabulary Elements of music
Listening and speaking:
Listen to the conversations carefully and answer
your teacher’s questions, p. 15 and 16
Compare
perspectives
on life
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