The document compares the present perfect continuous and present perfect simple tenses. The present perfect continuous is used to talk about actions that have been ongoing for a period of time, such as "I've been cleaning my car." The present perfect simple is used to talk about completed actions within a period, like "I've cleaned my car." The present perfect continuous emphasizes the duration of an action, while the present perfect simple focuses on the experience or result.

1. Present perfect continuos Vs
present perfect simple

2. I’ve been cleanings
my car
I’ve cleaned my car

3. She’s been doing her
homework
She’s done her
homework

4. • We use present perfect continuous to talk about how long something
has been in progress.
• I’ve been typing letters all morning
• How long have you been having driving lessons?

5. • I’ve typed four letters so far this morning.
• How many driving lessons have you had?
We use present perfect simple to talk about what has been achieved in
a period of time.

6. Present perfect continuous
• For situations which are more temporary (continuing for a short time)
• He’s been living there for just a few weeks
• I’ve been working very hard recently

7. Present perfect simple
• For situations which are more permanent (continuing for a longer time)
• He’s always lived there
• I’ve worked very hard all your liFe

8. Sometimes there’s a small difference in meaning
• I’ve been living in this flat for ten years
• I’ve lived in this flat for ten years
How long has she been working for the
company?
How long has she worked for the
company?