PRESENT PERFECT

Finished past actions

- “I have visited many countries.“,

- “I have been to South Korea and Japan.“

- “I have climbed Mt. Fuji.“

Am I in Japan now?“, “Am I still climbing Mt. Fuji?“

The action started and finished, but we do not say when.

 Actions That Started In The Past And Continue To The Present
How long have you studied English? (study)
I have studied English for 10 years.

How long have you lived in Veranópolis? (live)

I´ve lived in Veranópolis for 5 years now!

How long have you known your best friend? (know)

I´ve known my best friend since 2014.
 STRUCTURE

subject + have/has + past participle (positive)

I have eaten too much chocolate.

subject + have/has + not + past participle (negative)

I haven't studied a lot because I still feel sick.
She hasn't tried sushi yet.

Have/Has + Subject + past participle (interrogative)

Have you visited Paris?
Has she gone to the doctor?