#present-perfect

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Confused about using present perfect vs past simple to talk about travel experiences

I'm always unsure whether to use present perfect or past simple when I talk about things I've done, especially experiences like travel. For example, should I s…

#present-perfect #past-simple #verb-tenses

3 answers18 upvotesAsked byNora GrammarCreated Apr 2, 2026Active Apr 2, 2026

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Which is correct when talking about how long I've lived in a city: 'I have lived here for five years' or 'I lived here for five years'?

I'm writing a message to an old friend to tell them about my time living in Berlin. I'm not sure if I should say, "I have lived here for five years" or "I live…

#present-perfect #past-simple #since-vs-for

3 answers27 upvotesAsked byPunctuation PaulCreated Apr 2, 2026Active Apr 2, 2026