Present Perfect und Past (Subject) / Unit 10 Present perfect continuous and simple (Lesson)

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• We use the continuous to say how long (for somthing that still happening) How long have you been reading that book? L isa is writing emails. She's been writing emails all morning. They've been playing tennis since 2 o'clock. I'm learning Arabic, but I haven't been Learning it very long
• We use the simple to say how much, how many or how many times: How much of that book have you read? Lisa is writing emails. She's sent lots of emails this morning. They've played tennis three times this week. I'm learning Arabic, but I haven't learnt very much yet
• The present perfect tense is used after the following expressions: This/that/it is the first/second/ third/ fourth, etc...This/ that/it is the only...This/that/it is the best/finest/worst/most interesting... Examples:This is the first time (that) I've felt really relaxed for months.This is the first time I've heard her sing.That's the seventh beer you've drunk this evening.This is the only party I've ever really enjoyed in my life.It's one of the most interesting books I've ever read. Note that a present tense is possible with the expression for the first time. Compare: This is the first time I've been here.I'm here for the first time.
• Compare ppc and pps My hands are really dirty. I've been repairing my bike. - My bike is OK again now. I've repaired it. Joe has been eaten to much recently. He should eat less. - Somebody has eaten all the chocolates. The box is empty. lt's nice to see you again. What have you been doing since we last met? Where's the book I gave you? What have you done with it? Where have you been? Have you been playing tennis? - Have you ever played tennis?

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