The document discusses the present perfect tense and how it is used to talk about actions that began in the past and continue in the present. It provides examples of how to use the present perfect with time expressions like "how long" and "for" as well as the difference between the present perfect and other tenses like the present continuous and simple present. It then provides exercises for the reader to practice using the present perfect in conversations by filling in responses.

1. Integrantes:- Cantuña Karla - Coyaguillo Andrea - Muñoz Juliana - Cadena Grace UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR FACULTAD DE FILOSOFÍA, LETRAS Y CC.EE. CARRERA DE IDIOMAS

2. How long have you (been)…?

3. We use the present perfect (especially with how long, for and since ) to talk about something that began in the past and still continues now.

4. How long have you….? HAS Mary is visiting to her family now She stayed in Cuenca on Sunday. Today is Wednesday How long has she been in Cuenca? She has been in Cuenca for four days HAVE They are on vacation in Guayaquil They are there now They arrived in Gayaquil on Friday. Today is Monday How long have they been in Guayaquil? They have been in Guayaquil since friday

5. COMPARE IS AND HAS BEEN She has been in Cuenca :-since Saturday -for three days She is in Cuenca: now Tuesday Is: present Has been or have been: present perfect

6. COMPARE SIMPLE PRESENT AND PRESENT PERFECT Dan and Kate are married They have been married for six years Do you Know Santiago? I’ve known him for a long time I have a car How long have you had your car? I’ve had it since January

7. COMPARE : Present Continuous Presente Perfect Continuous * I’m studying German. *How long have you been studying German? (not How long you studying German?

8. *Bruce is watching TV. *How long has he been watching TV? He’s been watching TV since 5 o’clock. (he’s been = he has been)

9. *It’s raining. * It’s been raining all day. (it’s been = it has been)

10. 1. Complete the conversation using the present perfect. A: Have you done much exercise this week? (do) B:Yes, I have been in aerobics class. (be) EXAMPLES

11. 2. A: Have you played any sport this month? (play) B: No, I have not had time (have not)

12. 3. A:How many movies have you seen this month? (see) B:Actually, I have not gone to the cinema.(go)

13. 4:A:How long have you been in this party? (be) B:I’ve been here since 3 o’clock.(be)

14. 5A: Have you called any friend today? ( call) B:Yes, I have made three calls. (make)

15. Do you have any question?