Present perfect and Present perfect continious
I've been taking French lessons this year.
Contrasts with Present Perfect Simple
There may be little contrast when some state verbs are used.
How long have you lived here?
How long have you been living here?
Some verbs (especially sit, lie, wait and stay) prefer the continuous form.
There may be a contrast between completion and incompletion,
especially if the number of items completed is mentioned.
Completed: emphasis on achievement
I've ironed five shirts this morning.
Incomplete or recently completed: emphasis on duration
I've been ironing my shirts this morning.
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Time expressions with Present Perfect
Meaning with Present Perfect tenses is associated with certain time
expressions. Contrast with Past Simple may depend on the choice of time
expression.
Past Simple: referring to a specific time
yesterday, last week, on Sunday
Present Perfect Simple:
annaabi.ee 
