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I’m learning German these days. I started when I was 17. (learn)
I've been learning German since I was 17.
When is this bus coming? We came here 45 minutes ago. (wait)
We've been waiting here for 45 minutes.
My cousin lives in Canada. He moved with his parents at the age of 13. (live)
He's been living in Canada since he was 13 years old. (He's lived)
Every year my grandmother bakes Easter bread. She started doing it when she got married. (bake)
She's been baking Easter bread since she got married.
Ira collects magnets. This hobby began 12 years ago. (collect)
She's been collecting magnets for 12 years.
Vova is learning irregular verbs by heart. He began yesterday. (learn)
He's been learning irregular verbs by heart since yesterday.
I drink coffee regularly. I started when I was 17. (drink)
I've been drinking coffee regularly since I was 17.
My friend is a dentist. He started his career 10 years ago. (work)
He's been working as a dentist for 10 years.
I do yoga in the mornings. I started in my childhood (do)
I've been doing yoga in the morning since my childhood.
My husband goes fishing. He first went fishing 2 years ago. (go)
He's been going fishing for 2 years.
Sviatoslav Vakarchuk ________ (write) songs for over 20 years. So far he _________ (write) over 200 songs.
has been writing; has written
Jessica ______ (paint) her room pink. – Yes, it looks great!
has painted
Marco ________ (work out) every weekend. He really wants to be fit!
has been working out
Hey, do you want to go for a run? – No, thanks, I ______ (already/work out) today.
have already worked out
