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Simple tips on the present perfect vs the past simple
Hi Reader,
I don't usually like to talk about grammar as I think that people often worry about grammar unnecessarily.
(If you went to French school, you were probably traumatised by your English teachers shouting at you every time you made a grammar mistake - in real life, no one cares if you make a grammar mistake. There is no mark out of 20.)
However, I'm very often asked about the past simple (also known as the preterite) and the present perfect.
In this video, I give you two simple tips that I hope will help you stop worrying about the present perfect!
Did it help you? Let me know!
Best regards
Catherine
Hi! I'm Catherine, the founder of A Star Formation
If you work in an international environment, you need some tips and ideas on communicating effectively in English - in meetings, in presentations or just at the coffee machine . Have a look at some of my publications here and sign up to be on the list. You'll get an email with useful tips a few times a month!
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