You started reading a book today (still reading it).
I’ve been reading this book today.
You started learning English three years ago.
I’ve been learning English for three years.
You have your car since last May.
I’ve had my car since last May.
You started living in your house in 2018.
I’ve lived here since 2018.
You got your dog two months ago.
I’ve had my dog for two months.
Your grandparents got married fifty years ago and they are still married.
They’ve been married for fifty years.
You started playing football when you were 6 (and you still play).
I’ve been playing football since I was 6.
You started feeling tired an hour ago.
I’ve been feeling tired for an hour.
You bought your phone two years ago.
I’ve had my phone for two years.
It began raining this morning.
It’s been raining since this morning.
You met your teacher last year and still know her.
I’ve known my teacher since last year.
You bought a new phone recently.
I've just bought a new phone.
You saw a new movie a few minutes ago and you are very impressed.
I've just seen a new movie.
You visited Paris in 2015, 2018, 2023.
I've visited Paris 3 times.
You know your best friend since you were five.
I’ve known my best friend since I was five.
You began watching that TV series last week (and haven’t finished yet).
I’ve been watching that TV series since last week.
You began waiting for the bus twenty minutes ago.
I’ve been waiting for the bus for twenty minutes.
You started working at your job last summer.
I’ve been working here since last summer.
You are waiting for your friend right now (and it’s been a while).
I’ve been waiting for my friend for ages!
You started studying for your test at 6 p.m.
I’ve been studying for my test since six o’clock.