Present Perfect Simple + Progressive / Continuous. Englische Grammatik pp 36-45

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1 Present Perfect Simple + Progressive / Continuous Englische Grammatik pp 36-45

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3 Ich kenne ihn nun seit zwei Jahren. I have known him for two years. situation which began in the past and continues to the present Ich habe gerade das Fenster geöffnet. I have just opened the window. situation which has recently finished (signal words: just, already, yet)! we are not concerned about the time at which the event happens Die Preise sind gestiegen. Prices have gone up. event which happened in the past but whose results continue to have an effect on present ( present result )! we are not concerned about the time at which the event happens Ich bin noch nie in Wales gewesen. I have never been to Wales. situation which has / has not happened before the moment of speaking! we are not told the time at which the situation happened

4 present perfect progressive (=continuous)

5 present perfect continuous

6 Ich schreibe Briefe nun schon seit zwei Stunden. I have been writing letters for two hours. action which began in the past and continues to the present! The focus is on the ACTION, not the result.! The action is likely still in progress. Ich habe schon fünf Briefe getippt. I have already typed five letters. situation which has recently finished (signal words: just, already, yet)! We are focussed on the RESULT, not the duration of the action. What is the difference? A) I ve been reading your book. B) I ve read your book. A) activity of reading still ongoing B) recent result C) He has lived here for ten years. D) She has been living in his apartment. C) focus on result (10 yrs), still lives there ( perfect tense) D) focus on activity temporary situation

7 Practice: Englische Grammatik present perfect simple + continuous: pp II, III

8 present perfect vs past simple

9 Present Perfect or Past Simple? 1. You look different. (you/colour) your hair? 2. I (fix) the car. It should run perfectly now Will the car run? - It should. I (fix) it last night. 4. Sorry, she (go) out. Please call later. 5. Work is killing me! I (already/have to) go to two emergency meetings this week! 6. - Can I have this newspaper? (you/finish) with it? 7. - Is Kelly here? - No. She (go) to bed only a minute ago.

10 Present Perfect or Past Simple? 1. You look different. (you/colour) your hair? Have you coloured 2. I (fix) the car. It should run perfectly now. have fixed 3. - Will the car run? - It should. I (fix) it last night. fixed 4. Sorry, she (go) out. Please call later. has gone 5. Work is killing me! I (already/have to) go to two emergency meetings this week! have already had to 6. - Can I have this newspaper? (you/finish) with it? Have you finished 7. - Is Kelly here? - No. She (go) to bed only a minute ago. went

11 Role Play: Job Interview In pairs, choose a job to interview for. Student A = interviewer, Student B = candidate focus on life experience and use the Present Perfect (Simple or Continuous) In you answers use just, already, (not) yet, for, since Questions: What experience in have you had? How long have you been working as a? Have you worked in this area before? Where else have you lived/worked/studied? How long have you had a driving licence? Have you ever worked abroad? Have you ever? etc. teacher at KSBG, body guard for Federal Council, shopping mall Santa, cat behaviour analyst, hostage negotiator, rodeo clown, dog walker, sea lion trainer

12 Practice: Englische Grammatik past simple + present perfect simple/continuous: pp I, II

13 Translation: Present Perfect and Past Simple Units Oxford Practice Grammar 1. Wir müssen die Adresse unbedingt herausfinden. - Es ist in Ordnung, ich habe mich soeben an sie erinnert. 2. Er hat seine Freunde schon seit einer Ewigkeit nicht mehr gesehen. 3. Er würde besser duschen. Er hat schon seit Donnerstag nicht mehr geduscht. 4. Die Waschmaschine hat versagt. Dies ist bisher schon zwei Mal passiert. 5. Dies ist das zweite Mal, dass Rachel den Schlüssel vergessen hat. 6. Hast du dieses Jahr schon Ferien gehabt? Noch nicht. 7. Das Päcklein ist angekommen. Der Pöstler brachte es um 8 Uhr. 8. Wir haben seit Weihnachten keine Party mehr gehabt. 9. Weihnachten war das letzte Mal, als wir eine Party hatten.

14 Translation KEY: Present Perfect and Past Simple Units Oxford Practice Grammar 1. (Wir müssen die Adresse unbedingt herausfinden.) - Es ist in Ordnung, ich habe mich soeben an sie erinnert. (We must find out the address.) It s all right, I ve just remembered it. 2. Er hat seine Freunde schon seit einer Ewigkeit nicht mehr gesehen. He hasn t seen his friends for ages. 3. (Er würde besser duschen.) Er hat schon seit Donnerstag nicht mehr geduscht. (He d better have a shower.) He hasn t had a shower since Thursday. 4. Die Waschmaschine hat versagt. Dies ist bisher schon zwei Mal passiert. The washing machine has broken down. This has happened twice before. 5. Dies ist das zweite Mal, dass Rachel den Schlüssel vergessen hat. This is the second time that Rachel has forgotten the key. 6. Hast du dieses Jahr schon Ferien gehabt? Noch nicht. Have you had a holiday this year? Not yet. 7. Das Päcklein ist angekommen. Der Pöstler brachte es um 8 Uhr. The parcel has arrived. The postman brought it at 8 o clock. 8. Wir haben seit Weihnachten keine Party mehr gehabt. We haven t had a party since Christmas. PRESENT PERFECT: Something hasn t happened for a long time since a specific time in the past. 9. Weihnachten war das letzte Mal, als wir eine Party hatten. Christmas was the last time we had a party. PAST SIMPLE: It is a long time since something happened or when it was the last time it happened.