What is Present Perfect Simple?

The present perfect simple is a verb tense that helps us talk about things that have happened in the past but are still important now.

When Do We Use it?

• To talk about experiences: We use it when we want to say that we have done something at some point in our lives. For example, "I have visited the zoo." This means at some time in the past, I went to the zoo, and it is part of my experience now.
• To show that something started in the past and continues to now: For example, "I have lived here for 5 years." This means I started living here 5 years ago, and I still live here now.
• To talk about something that has just happened: For example, "She has just finished her homework." This means she just completed her homework a moment ago.

How Do We Form Present Perfect Simple?

The present perfect simple is made using the word have or has plus the past participle of the verb.

• For I, you, we, they: We use have.
• For he, she, it: We use has.

Examples:

• I have eaten my lunch.
• She has read that book.
• They have played outside.

Practicing Present Perfect Simple

Here is a fun way to practice!

• Think of things you have done in your life. Write sentences using "I have..." For example, "I have traveled to another country."
• Ask your friends or family members about things they have done. For example, ask, "What places have you visited?"

Remember, the present perfect simple is a great way to talk about your experiences and things that are important to you now!