Learn English Tenses: PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

What does it mean when someone says: “I have been working”? This advanced tense is called the PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS or PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE. It shows that an action started in the past and continues into the present. In this English grammar class, I’ll teach you how to use this verb tense, when to use it, and what mistakes to avoid. We’ll focus on structure, usage, spelling, pronunciation, contractions, questions, short answers, stative verbs, and irregular verbs. We’ll move forward step-by-step and do practice exercises together, so you understand clearly. This class is part of my engVid series on English verb tenses. So join me now to master this tense, upgrade your academic and business English, or get a higher score on English exams like the IELTS. Take the quiz here: In this lesson: Present Perfect Continuous: Overview 0:00 When to use the Present Perfect Continuous tense 4:47 When not to use the Present Perfect Continuous tense 9:54 How to use the Present Perfect Continuous tense 12:52 Present Perfect Continuous: Contractions 18:35 Present Perfect Continuous: Spelling 24:03 Present Perfect Continuous: Short Answers 26:28 Present Perfect Continuous: Practice 28:34 Present Perfect Continuous: Common Errors 32:40 Present Perfect Continuous: Conclusion 35:38