Lesson 34
Today’s lesson is 180 words.
Greetings
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another week with Fluenteam. Today we are going to concentrate on the present perfect continuous tense. Let us know in the comments section if you have any questions!
News
There has been a rise in dog thefts across many cities in the United States and England. (Extra Reading)
The most famous recent case was Lady Gaga’s Bull Dogs who were stolen after their dog walker was shot in Hollywood.
Listening Activity
Listen first to the recording. Then, click the “Reveal More” button to read the text.
Grammar Tips
Understanding the Present Perfect Continuous Tense “Has/Have” + “been”
The present perfect continuous tense is used when talking about experiences from the past that still have effects on the present situation.
You will hear native speakers use this tense very often.
| Subject | Have/has | Past Participle | Participle |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | have | been | eating apples. |
| You | have | been | exercising. |
| He/She/It | has | been | watching TV. |
| They | have | been | working hard. |
| We | have | been | doing well. |
| There | has | been | a storm. |
| There | have | been | storms. |
| The girl | has | been | good. |
| The protests | have | been | chaotic. |
Sometimes you’ll see the present perfect continuous used with nouns.
Has been (singular):
There has been a rise in dog thefts recently.
There has been a lot of rain.
Have been (plural):
There have been many dog robberies recently.
There have been many storms this winter.
Quiz
Writing Prompt
Prompt: What have you been doing today? What have your friends been doing lately?
Class Discussion
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