Present perfect and past simple

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Present perfect and past simple

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Aug 3, 2021

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Learn when we use the present perfect and past simple tenses.

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Aug 3, 2021

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Learn English grammar in six minutes. Every Tuesday join two of our presenters and learn a new key area of grammar. Our presenters include Finn, Emma, Rob, Neil, Sophie & Alice.

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The present perfect with 'for' and 'since': Learn how to answer questions with 'how long' using the words 'for' and 'since'. by 6 Minute Grammar
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