Present perfect /present perfect continuous/past simple
- VIVA VOX Language School
- Dec 15, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 16, 2025
Present perfect vs Past simple
Past simple | Present perfect |
I did something amazing yesterday. | I've done something amazing. |
I did something amazing on Monday. | I've just done something amazing. |
I did something amazing last week. | I've done something amazing recently. |
I did something amazing in 2022. | I've done something amazing today. |
I did something amazing in May. | |
I did something amazing ten minutes ago. | I have never done anything amazing. |
I did something amazing when I was a child. | ā |
WhenĀ did you do something amazing? | Have you ever done something amazing? |
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This is really helpful! Quick question: When do I use "I have lived here for 5 years" vs "I have been living here for 5 years"? Is there a difference in meaning, or are they interchangeable? Thanks!