Since or For? Present Perfect and Continuous Explained [10]

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In this episode, we look at how to use the present perfect to talk about situations that started in the past and continue until now.

You’ll learn:

• the difference between “we have lived” and “we have been living”
• when to use since
• when to use for
• how to talk clearly about time and duration in English

We use one simple sentence to understand how these structures work naturally in real communication.

This episode is ideal for intermediate learners who want to feel more confident using present perfect in everyday conversation, especially when talking about life experience and long-term situations.

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