How to use Present Perfect in English - Deep Dive

The present perfect tense can spark great conversations with questions like "Have you ever...?", but it often trips up learners of English. In this episode, we break down when we use it and share key “signal words” and tips for mastering it. Whether you're an English language enthusiast or learner, this episode offers valuable insights you won't want to miss!Introduction to present perfect tense (0:00 - 0:47)Birgit’s explanation of present perfect (0:48 - 4:37)Rebecca’s perspective on teaching present perfect (4:38 - 7:06)Dave’s input on present perfect in news and media (7:07 - 8:34)Importance of present perfect for learners (8:44 - 10:19)Examples of present perfect usage (10:20 - 11:34)Common signal words: “already”, “yet”, and “so far” (11:35 - 12:43)The role of "since" and "for" (12:44 - 13:36)“Ever” and “never” (13:37 - 13:46)Present perfect for small talk and common usage (13:46 - 14:53)Comparing English and German grammar (14:54 - 16:21)Present perfect in British vs. American English (16:22 - 17:18)Key signal words for present perfect (17:19 - 18:30)Using present perfect with "this week, this year" (18:31 - 19:41)The importance of curiosity in language learning (19:42 - 21:55)Using technology for language learning (21:56 - 23:24)  Das Present Perfect Tense kann mit Fragen wie „Have you ever...?“ großartige Unterhaltungen anregen, aber es stellt Englischlernenden oft ein Bein. In dieser Folge gehen wir der Frage nach, wann wir es verwenden, und geben wichtige „Signalwörter“ und Tipps für seine Beherrschung. Egal, ob Sie die englische Sprache lieben oder lernen, diese Folge bietet wertvolle Einblicke, die Sie nicht verpassen sollten!Einführung in das Present Perfect Tense (0:00 - 0:47)Birgits Erklärung des Present Perfect (0:48 - 4:37)Rebeccas Perspektive zum Unterrichten des Present Perfect (4:38 - 7:06)Daves Beitrag zum Present Perfect in Nachrichten und Medien (7:07 - 8:34)Die Bedeutung des Present Perfect für Lernende (8:44 - 10:19)Beispiele für die Verwendung des Present Perfect (10:20 - 11:34)Gängige Signalwörter: „bereits“, ‚noch‘ und ‚bis jetzt‘ (11:35 - 12:43)Die Rolle von „seit“ und „für“ (12:44 - 13:36)„Immer“ und ‚nie‘ (13:37 - 13:46)Das Perfekt der Gegenwart für Smalltalk und allgemeinen Gebrauch (13:46 - 14:53)Englische und deutsche Grammatik im Vergleich (14:54 - 16:21)Perfekt im britischen vs. amerikanischen Englisch (16:22 - 17:18)Wichtige Signalwörter für das Present Perfect (17:19 - 18:30)Verwendung des Present Perfect mit „this week, this year“ (18:31 - 19:41)Die Bedeutung der Neugierde beim Sprachenlernen (19:42 - 21:55)Einsatz von Technologie beim Sprachenlernen (21:56 - 23:24)

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Ready to take your English to the next level? Meet the Three English Experts – Birgit Kasimirski, Rebecca Deacon and David Preston – with over 60 years of combined experience in teaching business English. Whether you’ve struggled or succeeded in your language learning journey, we’re here to inspire, motivate, and guide you with practical tips that work. Native British coaches Rebecca and Dave, alongside Birgit, a native German business English coach, bring you authentic advice on how to tackle real-world language challenges.  And why are we so good at helping English language learners? Because we’re not just teachers, we’re language learners too! Rebecca has learnt German, Spanish, Japanese, and Swahili, Birgit speaks English, Spanish, and Dutch, and Dave speaks German and is starting his Spanish journey. We know how it feels to learn a language firsthand! Want to switch between languages effortlessly or handle conversations in any setting? We’ve got you covered. We teach languages daily and know what works. Discover where to focus your energy, what to avoid, and how to fast-track your progress. Our unique combination – two Brits + a German – will help you unlock tricky English challenges with ease. Looking for a fresh approach? Tune in for proven, practical strategies to finally make your English learning stick! Practical, proven, authentic and fun. Your Three English Experts Birgit, Rebecca and Dave. Want to meet us live? Join us for our 2-day workshop in Cologne in September! 2 full days of English training to boost mindset & motivation, grammar accuracy and communication skills: https://www.threeenglishexpertsworkshop.com/