Present Perfect Simple Vs Past Simple

Learn how to choose between the Present Perfect and the Past Simple.

We use the past simple for past events or actions which have no connection to the present.

We use the present perfect for actions which started in the past and are still happening now OR for finished actions which have a connection to the present.

The Simple Past Tense (Form and use)

When do we need to use the past simple tense in English? Remember, this is the basic past tense. We use it whenever we want to talk about the past

The Present Perfect Simple (Infographic with explanations)

We use this tense when we want to talk about unfinished actions that started in the past and continue to the present. Usually we use it to say 'how long' an action or state has continued with 'since' and 'for'

The Simple Tenses Series is a unique series of five books.
It contains a book for each simple tense, a book for all the simple tenses mixed, and an additional book for speech practice of these tenses.

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