present perfect vs past simple

1. Present Perfect
Present Perfect vs Past Simple

2. Remember the PRESENT PERFECT!

3. Remember the PRESENT PERFECT!

4. Compare
I have lived in Almada for 10 years. I lived in Almada for 10 years.
I have already seen that film. I saw that film last Saturday.
The film has just started .

5. Present Perfect vs Past Simple
I have lived in Almada for 10 years. I lived in Almada for 10 years.
Vivo em Almada há 10 anos. Vivi em Almada durante 10 anos.
I have already seen that film. I saw that film last Saturday.
The film has just started .

6. Present Perfect vs Past Simple
I have lived in Almada for 10 years. I lived in Almada for 10 years.
Vivo em Almada há 10 anos. Vivi em Almada durante 10 anos.
I have already seen that film. I saw that film last Saturday.
Já vi esse filme. (não é dito quando) Vi esse filme ontem .
The film has just started .

7. Present Perfect vs Past Simple
I have lived in Almada for 10 years. I lived in Almada for 10 years.
Vivo em Almada há 10 anos. Vivi em Almada durante 10 anos.
I have already seen that film. I saw that film last Saturday.
Já vi esse filme. (não é dito quando) Vi esse filme ontem .
The film has just started .
O filme acabou de começar.

8. Present Perfect vs Past Simple
We use the Present Perfect to talk about: We use the Past Simple to talk about:
UNFINISHED ACTIONS (STARTED IN THE
PAST AND CONTINUED UP TO THE PRESENT) FINISHED ACTIONS IN THE PAST
I have lived in Almada for 10 years. I lived in Almada for 10 years.
Vivo em Almada há 10 anos. Vivi em Almada durante 10 anos.
I have already seen that film. I saw that film last Saturday.
Já vi esse filme. (não é dito quando) Vi esse filme ontem .
The film has just started .
O filme acabou de começar.

9. Present Perfect vs Past Simple
We use the Present Perfect to talk about: We use the Past Simple to talk about:
UNFINISHED ACTIONS (STARTED IN THE
PAST AND CONTINUED UP TO THE PRESENT) FINISHED ACTIONS IN THE PAST
I have lived in Almada for 10 years. I lived in Almada for 10 years.
Vivo em Almada há 10 anos. Vivi em Almada durante 10 anos.
UNSPECIFIED MOMENTS IN THE PAST. SPECIFIC MOMENTS IN THE PAST.
I have already seen that film. I saw that film last Saturday.
Já vi esse filme. (não é dito quando) Vi esse filme ontem .
The film has just started .
O filme acabou de começar.

10. Present Perfect vs Past Simple
We use the Present Perfect to talk about: We use the Past Simple to talk about:
UNFINISHED ACTIONS (STARTED IN THE
PAST AND CONTINUED UP TO THE PRESENT) FINISHED ACTIONS IN THE PAST
I have lived in Almada for 10 years. I lived in Almada for 10 years.
Vivo em Almada há 10 anos. Vivi em Almada durante 10 anos.
UNSPECIFIED MOMENTS IN THE PAST. SPECIFIC MOMENTS IN THE PAST.
I have already seen that film. I saw that film last Saturday.
Já vi esse filme. (não é dito quando) Vi esse filme ontem .
RECENT ACTIONS.
The film has just started .
O filme acabou de começar.

11. Present Perfect vs Past Simple
We use the Present Perfect to talk about: We use the Past Simple to talk about:
UNFINISHED ACTIONS1 (STARTED IN THE
PAST AND CONTINUED UP TO THE PRESENT) FINISHED ACTIONS IN THE PAST
I have lived in Almada for 10 years. I lived in Almada for 10 years.
Vivo em Almada há 10 anos. Vivi em Almada durante 10 anos.
UNSPECIFIED MOMENTS IN THE PAST2 SPECIFIC MOMENTS IN THE PAST5
I have already seen that film. I saw that film last Saturday.
Já vi esse filme. (não é dito quando) Vi esse filme ontem .
RECENT ACTIONS3
The film has just started .
O filme acabou de começar.
We use it with:
How long…? ….ever….?...yet? (in questions)
1since, (for)
2(never), already, yet (negative sentences),
3recently, lately, just
3this week, today,…

12. Present Perfect vs Past Simple
We use the Present Perfect to talk about: We use the Past Simple to talk about:
UNFINISHED ACTIONS1 (STARTED IN THE
PAST AND CONTINUED UP TO THE PRESENT) FINISHED ACTIONS IN THE PAST
I have lived in Almada for 10 years. I lived in Almada for 10 years.
Vivo em Almada há 10 anos. Vivi em Almada durante 10 anos.
UNSPECIFIED MOMENTS IN THE PAST2 SPECIFIC MOMENTS IN THE PAST5
I have already seen that film. I saw that film last Saturday.
Já vi esse filme. (não é dito quando) Vi esse filme ontem .
RECENT ACTIONS3
The film has just started .
O filme acabou de começar. We use it with:
5when…
We use it with:
How long…? ….ever….?...yet? (in questions) 5in 1995/ in February…
1since, (for) 5yesterday
2(never), already, yet (negative sentences), 5ago (e.g. 10 minutes ago)
3recently, lately, just 5 last week, last month, last year…
3this week, today,…

13. Present Perfect vs Past Simple
1. When _______________________(they / broadcast) that documentary ?
2. How long___________________________(you / have)cable TV?
3. __________________________ (you/ever/see) this film?
4. The live show__________________________(just/ start).
5. _____________________(you/lose) the remote control last week?
6. _____________________(you/lose) the remote control this week?
7. That reporter _________________________(work) for BBC since 2007.
8. She ______________________( not start) presenting this talk show in 2007.
9. This soap opera ______________ (start) 5 months ago.
10. He ________________________ (not star) in many films lately.
11. She _______________________ (already/be) an actress.
12. ____________________________ (you/ buy) that LCD yesterday?
13. _____________________________ ( you/buy) that LCD recently?

14. Present Perfect vs Past Simple
1. did they broadcast
When _______________________(they / broadcast) that documentary ?
2. have you had
How long___________________________(you / have)cable TV?
3. __________________________ (you/ever/see) this film?
Have you ever seen
4. has just started
The live show__________________________(just/ start).
5. Did you lose
_____________________(you/lose) the remote control last week?
6. Have you lost
_____________________(you/lose) the remote control this week?
7.
has worked
That reporter _________________________(work) for BBC since 2007.
8. didn’t start
She ______________________( not start) presenting this talk show in 2007.
9. started
This soap opera ______________ (start) 5 months ago.
10. hasn’t starred
He ________________________ (not star) in many films lately.
11. has already been
She _______________________ (already/be) an actress.
12. Did you buy
____________________________ (you/ buy) that LCD yesterday?
13. Have you bought
_____________________________ ( you/buy) that LCD recently?