When do we use PAST SIMPLE verbs?
When the action we are talking about is finished
When do we use PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE verbs?
When the action we are talking about STARTED in the past but it is NOT finished // When the action we are talking about has finished RECENTLY
How do we form a PRESENT PERFECT verb?
HAVE/HAS + PAST PARTICIPLE (I have worked, You have finished, She has eaten)
What are some KEY WORDS and KEY EXPRESSIONS that we use with PAST SIMPLE?
ago, yesterday, last month/week/year/Monday, etc.
What are some KEY WORDS that we use with PRESENT PERFECT?
already, yet, ever, just, for, since...
Choose the correct answer: "I have lived in Gijón for 30 years / I lived in Gijón for 30 years"
I have lived in Gijón for 30 years
Choose the correct answer: "John is my favorite teacher. He worked here since 2023 / He has worked here since 2023"
He has worked here since 2023
Choose the correct answer: "My friend has finished his classes 3 days ago / My friend finished his classes 3 days ago"
My friend finished his classes 3 days ago
Complete the sentence: Mary ___________ (be) my friend for 10 years (she is still my friend!).
Mary has been my friend for 10 years (she is still my friend!)
Complete the sentence: "I _________ (visit) London 6 years ago"
I visited London 6 years ago. (finished action)
