Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the Present Perfect to talk about things you have done at any point in your life without saying exactly when.
- Use 'have/has' + the past participle (V3) of the verb. Example: 'I have traveled.'
- Never use specific time words like 'yesterday' or 'in 2010' with this tense. Example: 'I've seen it.'
- Use 'ever' for questions and 'never' for negatives to emphasize experience. Example: 'Have you ever flown?'
Overview
I've seen that! （それ見たことある！）なんて言っちゃったりして。*いつ*見たかは言わなかったよね。ただ、その経験があることをアピールしたかっただけ。それが、時間を指定しない Present Perfect （現在完了形）の魔法なんだ。これはカレンダーの日付じゃなくて、あなたの人生の「実績」や「経験」に焦点を当てるもの。人生は、実績（アチーブメント）を解除していくビデオゲームみたいなものだね。トロフィーを持っているか、持っていないか。それを火曜日に取ろうが日曜日に取ろうが、誰も気にしない。この文法項目は、雑談（スモールトーク）における親友だ。旅行や映画、食べ物について話すのに役立つし、具体的な日付を気にせずプロっぽく話せる。「経験の時制」とも言えるね。過去の行動と、今のあなた自身をつなぐ架け橋なんだ。洗練された、世慣れた感じを出すために使ってみて。ただし、*The Godfather* （ゴッドファーザー）を見たなんて嘘をつくのには使わないように。TikTokのまとめ動画を見ただけって、結局バレちゃうからね。How This Grammar Works
Present Perfect を使うとき、「いつ」なのかはミステリーだ。不明か、あるいは全く重要じゃないかのどっちかだね。重要なのは*結果*や*経験*だ。もし I have lost my phone, （携帯をなくしちゃった）と言えば、重要なのは*今*あなたが携帯を持っていないということ。もし I have been to Paris, （パリに行ったことがある）と言えば、重要なのは*今*あなたの頭の中にある思い出だ。これは、実際にうまくいっている遠距離恋愛のようなもの。過去の行動が、毎日現在の瞬間に電話をかけてきているんだ。「何かが起きた」という*事実*に集中している。だからこれを「不特定の時間」と呼ぶんだ。今より前の「いつか」に起きたことを話すのに最適だよ。ストーリーが今の会話にとって、より関連性のあるものに感じられるからね。もし Past Simple （過去形）を使うと、その話は終わってしまった、死んだものに感じる。でも Present Perfect を使えば、ストーリーは生き生きとする。静止画とライブ配信くらいの違いがあるよ。その行動が今でも重要である場合に使おう。Zoom面接で自分のスキルをアピールするのにも最高だね。
Formation Pattern
I, You, We, They, He, She, It）。
have か has だ。
I, you, we, they には have を使う。
he, she, it には has を使う。
-ed を付けるだけ（例： worked, played）。
seen, eaten, gone）。
yesterday や at 5 PM のような特定の時間を付け足してはいけない。
I have seen it. |
She has eaten. |
We haven't finished. |
He hasn't called. |
I に対して has を使うのは、サンダルに靴下を履くようなもの。技術的には可能だけど、周りからは変な目で見られるよ。助動詞は正しく使い分けよう！
When To Use It
I've been to Thailand （タイに行ったことがある）は、 I went there in 2018. （2018年にそこへ行った）と言うよりずっとクールに聞こえる。その経験が、今の自分の一部であることを暗示しているからね。お寿司を試したり、スカイダイビングをしたりといった「人生経験」に使おう。現在の結果を伴う「最近の行動」にも完璧だ。 I've finished my homework! （宿題終わった！）は、これでマインクラフトで遊ぶ自由ができたってこと。行動が何度も起きたときにも使う。I've watched this show three times. （この番組を3回見たよ。） これは習慣や繰り返された経験を示している。「時間の経過による変化」にもいいね。 Your English has improved! （英語上達したね！） これは、前はもっと下手だったけど、今は良くなったという意味だ。「達成」や「未完了のタスク」にも使おう。 Scientists have discovered a new planet. （科学者たちが新しい惑星を発見した。） いつ見つけたかなんてどうでもよくて、それが今存在していることが重要なのさ。ソーシャルメディアで定番の時制でもある。I've just posted a new photo! （新しい写真アップしたよ！） （結果としてフィードに載っている）。これは「ニュース」や「最新情報」の時制なんだ。有名人のゴシップを話すなら、これを使うことになるだろう。 Have you heard? They've broken up! （聞いた？
Common Mistakes
I have seen him yesterday は文法上の重罪にあたる。もし yesterday, last week, in 1999 が見えるなら、絶対に Past Simple を使わなきゃいけない。もう一つの間違いは、 have と has を混同すること。 He have finished なんて、マトリックスのバグ（glitch）みたいに聞こえるよ。 「三人称単数」（He, She, It）には必ず has を使おう。過去分詞も忘れずに！ I have saw it は間違い。3番目の形、 seen が必要だ。助動詞を完全に忘れちゃう人もいるね。 I seen it は一部の方言では一般的だけど、B1試験には合格できないよ。もう一つの罠は been 対 gone だ。 He has been to the store は、彼はもう戻ってきているという意味。 He has gone to the store は、彼はまだ店にいる（行ってしまってここにはいない）という意味だ。もしロンドンに立っている状態で I have gone to London と言ったら、幽霊だと思われるよ。そこは I have come to London か、単に I'm in London. と言うべきだね。不規則動詞には気をつけて。あれは英文法の「ラスボス（final bosses）」だ。 Drink は drank じゃなくて drunk になるし、 Sing は sang じゃなくて sung になる。自然に感じるようになるまで練習あるのみ！Contrast With Similar Patterns
Present Perfect と Past Simple をボクシングのリングに上げてみよう。青コーナーは Past Simple （I ate pizza）。具体的で、完了していて、タイムスタンプが付いている。2015年の古いインスタ投稿みたいなものだ。赤コーナーは Present Perfect （I have eaten pizza）。一般的で、経験について話している。今の「プロフィール（Bio）」や「ハイライト」みたいなものだ。「いつ」が重要なら、 Past Simple を使う。 I went to the gym at 8 AM. （朝8時にジムに行った。） 「事実」が重要なら、 Present Perfect を使う。 I've been to the gym (look at my muscles). （ジムに行ってきたんだ（筋肉を見てよ）。） 映画のエンドロールだと思ってみて。Past Simple は映画が公開された日付。 Present Perfect は、あなたがそれを見たという事実だ。あと、 Present Perfect Continuous （I have been eating）とも比べてみよう。そっちは*期間*や*行動*そのものに焦点を当てている。 I have eaten はピザがもうなくなったという意味。I have been eating は、まだ顔にトマトソースがついてるってこと。完了した達成に焦点を当てたいときは、シンプルな方（Present Perfect）を使おう。会話の中で自分の「経験の履歴書」を作るために使うんだ。Quick FAQ
I've done it now と言ってもいい？
もちろん！ Now は現在の結果を指すからOKだよ。過去の日付だけは避けてね。
I have been と I was の違いは？
I have been はあなたの人生の歴史。 I was は終わってしまった特定の瞬間だ。
I've は I have と同じ？
そう、短縮形だね。テキストやチャットでは I've を使ったほうが自然に聞こえるよ。
already や yet は必要？
使ってもいいけど、*必須*ではないよ。味付け（ニュアンス）を加えるだけのものさ。
なんで 'Perfect' （完了）って呼ばれるの？
文法において 'perfect' は「完了した（completed）」って意味なんだ。欠点がない（flawless）って意味じゃないよ。
これって元カレ/元カノ（ex）にも使える？
I have forgotten them. （彼らのことは忘れたよ。） イエス。この時制のとても強力で健全な使い方だね。
この時制はアメリカ英語でも使われる？
使われるよ。でもアメリカ人はイギリス人が Present Perfect を使うところで Past Simple を使うことがよくある。 I ate already 対 I've already eaten. みたいな感じ。B1レベルならどっちでも大丈夫！
不規則動詞はどうやって覚えたらいい？
アプリを使ったり、歌を歌ったり、とにかくたくさん読んだりすることだね。近道は存在しないんだ、ごめんよ！
1. Present Perfect Affirmative
| Subject | Auxiliary (Have/Has) | Past Participle (V3) | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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I / You / We / They
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have
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visited
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I have visited Paris.
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He / She / It
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has
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visited
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She has visited Paris.
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I / You / We / They
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have
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seen
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They have seen it.
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He / She / It
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has
|
seen
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He has seen it.
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I / You / We / They
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have
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been
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We have been there.
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He / She / It
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has
|
been
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It has been fun.
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Negative Contraction |
|---|---|---|
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I have
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I've
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I haven't
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You have
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You've
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You haven't
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He has
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He's
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He hasn't
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She has
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She's
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She hasn't
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It has
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It's
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It hasn't
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We have
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We've
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We haven't
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They have
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They've
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They haven't
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Meanings
The Present Perfect for life experiences describes actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past, where the focus is on the fact that the event occurred, not when it occurred.
General Experience
To state that something has happened at least once in your life.
“I have seen that movie before.”
“She has met the president.”
Frequency of Experience
To count how many times an experience has occurred up to the present moment.
“I've been to London five times.”
“He has called me twice today.”
Lack of Experience
To state that an event has not occurred in your life so far.
“I have never broken a bone.”
“She hasn't ever driven a car.”
Reference Table
| 主語 | 助動詞 | 過去分詞 | 例文（肯定） | 例文（否定） |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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I
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have
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tried
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I have tried kimchi.
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I haven't tried durian.
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You
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have
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seen
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You have seen that play.
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You haven't seen that movie.
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He
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has
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visited
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He has visited Japan.
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He hasn't visited Canada.
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She
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has
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read
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She has read that book.
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She hasn't read that author.
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We
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have
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eaten
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We have eaten street food.
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We haven't eaten insects.
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They
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have
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met
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They have met a celebrity.
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They haven't met the band.
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フォーマル度スペクトル
Have you ever had the opportunity to visit Japan? (Travel conversation)
Have you ever been to Japan? (Travel conversation)
You ever been to Japan? (Travel conversation)
Been to Japan yet? (Travel conversation)
現在完了形：これまでのあなたの人生の物語
何を表現するか
- 不特定な時間 When is not important, that it happened is.
- 現在との関連性 Past action shapes who you are now.
- 累積的な経験 Adding to your life's 'been there, done that' list.
作り方
- 主語 + have/has Auxiliary verb changes with subject.
- 過去分詞 (V3) Regular: -ed, Irregular: unique forms (e.g., seen, eaten, gone).
- 短縮形 I've, She's, We've – for natural speech.
キーワード
- Ever At any time in your life? (questions)
- Never Not at any time in your life. (negatives)
- Before Prior to now.
経験を表す現在完了形 vs. 過去形
過去の行動について現在完了形と過去形を選ぶ方法
過去の行動の正確な時間が言及されているか、または明確に暗示されていますか？（例: `yesterday`, `last year`, `in 2010`）
過去の行動は現在との関連性や繋がりがありますか？（例: 今のあなたを形成する経験、現在も結果がある未完了の行動）
人生経験：あなたは何をしてきましたか？
旅行と冒険
- • climbed a mountain
- • visited another continent
- • tried scuba diving
- • camped under the stars
食と文化
- • eaten exotic food
- • cooked a traditional dish
- • attended a local festival
- • learned a few phrases
スキルと趣味
- • played a musical instrument
- • written a short story
- • learned to code
- • run a marathon
ユニークな瞬間
- • met a famous person
- • seen a live concert
- • witnessed a historic event
- • won a competition
レベル別の例文
I have seen a movie.
She has visited London.
Have you eaten?
I have not played football.
Have you ever been to Italy?
I have never seen that show.
He has already finished his homework.
We have met him before.
I've been to Japan three times in my life.
Has she ever worked in a restaurant before?
They haven't seen the new museum yet.
I've never tried bungee jumping, but I'd like to.
I've been meaning to tell you about my trip.
This is the first time I've ever tasted something so spicy.
She's worked for three different tech giants so far.
Have you ever considered moving abroad?
Rarely have I seen such a display of talent.
I've yet to find a solution that satisfies everyone.
The company has seen significant growth over the last decade.
Having seen the results, I am now convinced.
The city has undergone a remarkable transformation since I was last here.
Never has a generation been so connected yet so isolated.
I have long since forgotten the details of that encounter.
Whether or not he has actually committed the crime is still debated.
間違えやすい
Learners use 'gone' for all trips.
Using Present Perfect with a specific time.
よくある間違い
I have see that movie.
I have seen that movie.
I seen that movie.
I have seen that movie.
I have visited Paris last year.
I visited Paris last year.
Have you ever went to Italy?
Have you ever been to Italy?
I've been to London in 2010.
I went to London in 2010.
He has gone to the cinema three times this week.
He has been to the cinema three times this week.
It's the first time I'm seeing this.
It's the first time I've seen this.
文型パターン
I have never ___ in my life.
Have you ever ___?
This is the first time I have ___.
Real World Usage
I have worked with international clients for five years.
Have you ever been to that new jazz club downtown?
I've been to six countries so far on this trip.
Have you ever had this pain before?
Finally made it! I've always wanted to see the Northern Lights.
You haven't rated your last order yet.
「今との関連性」を考えよう
時間を示す言葉に注意！
不規則動詞をマスターしよう
短縮形は自然な響き
「Have you ever...?」と尋ねる練習をしよう
Smart Tips
Stop! If you use those words, you cannot use 'have'. Switch to the Past Simple immediately.
Answer 'Yes, I have' or 'No, I haven't' first, then use the Past Simple to give the details.
Use 'never' instead of 'not ever'. It sounds much more natural and strong.
Check if there is an '-ing' verb. If not, it's likely the Present Perfect of 'be' (experience).
発音
Contraction Stress
In the sentence 'I've been', the 've' is very short and almost disappears. The stress is on 'been'.
Has vs Is
The contraction 's' can be 'has' or 'is'. In 'He's been', it is 'has'. Listen for the V3 verb following it.
Rising intonation for questions
Have you ever flown in a ↗️ helicopter?
Expressing curiosity about an experience.
暗記しよう
記憶術
HAVE + V3 = ME. (What I HAVE done makes up the V3-version of ME today).
視覚的連想
Imagine a giant passport filled with stamps. Each stamp is a Present Perfect sentence. You don't look at the date on the stamp; you just look at the beautiful colors of the experiences you've collected.
Rhyme
If the time is a mystery, use Present Perfect for your history!
Story
Imagine an old explorer sitting by a fire. He doesn't say 'In 1984 I climbed Everest.' He says, 'I have climbed the highest peaks, I have sailed the deepest seas, and I have seen things you wouldn't believe.' He is talking about who he is, not when he did it.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Write down 3 things you have done that you think nobody else in your class has done. Use 'I have...' for each one.
文化メモ
Brits use the Present Perfect more strictly than Americans. An American might say 'Did you eat yet?' while a Brit will almost always say 'Have you eaten yet?'
In casual US speech, the Past Simple often replaces the Present Perfect for recent experiences, especially with 'already' or 'yet'.
The Present Perfect is the standard for 'small talk' before meetings to find common ground without being too personal about dates.
The Present Perfect developed in Germanic languages as a way to show the 'result' of an action. It literally meant 'I possess [the result of] having done something.'
会話のきっかけ
Have you ever traveled to a country where you didn't speak the language?
What is the most unusual food you have ever eaten?
Have you ever won a prize or a competition?
日記のテーマ
よくある間違い
Test Yourself
I ___ never `eaten` escargot.
Find and fix the mistake:
She `visited` Rome last summer.
正しい文を選びましょう:
Translate into English: 'Nunca hemos escalado una montaña.'
Answer starts with: ["W...
Score: /4
練習問題
8 exercisesI ___ that movie three times already.
Have you ___ eaten insects?
Find and fix the mistake:
I have been to Rome in 2015.
She has tried skiing.
Speaker A: Have you ever been to Mexico? Speaker B: ___
Identify the experience sentence.
Match: 1. Go, 2. See, 3. Eat
You can use 'yesterday' with the Present Perfect.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThey `___` never `tried` virtual reality gaming.
I `gone` to Paris two times.
正しい文はどれですか？
Translate into English: 'Ella ha estudiado varios idiomas.'
これらの単語を並べ替えて文を作りましょう:
主語と正しい動詞の形を合わせましょう:
My parents `have` just `___` back from their cruise.
We `have visited` the museum yesterday.
正しい文を選びましょう:
Translate into English: '¿Alguna vez has visto una aurora boreal?'
これらの単語を並べ替えて質問文を作りましょう:
動詞とその過去分詞形を合わせましょう:
Score: /12
よくある質問 (8)
No. You must say `I saw that movie yesterday` because 'yesterday' is a specific time. Use Present Perfect only if you don't say when.
`Been` means you went and came back. `Gone` means you are still there. For life experiences, we usually use `been`.
No, but it's very common. `Have you been to London?` is a normal question. `Have you ever been to London?` emphasizes the experience over your whole life.
Yes, in the context of the Present Perfect. However, 'He's' can be 'He is' or 'He has'. You can tell by the verb that follows.
In American English, it is common to use Past Simple with 'already' or 'yet' (e.g., `I already ate`). However, in formal writing and British English, Present Perfect is preferred.
Generally, no. We use Past Simple for people who are no longer alive because their 'life suitcase' is closed. `Elvis Presley performed in many cities` (not 'has performed').
Usually just once. It typically goes between 'have' and the verb: `I have already seen it.`
You can add the number of times at the end: `I have visited Rome five times.` This is a classic use of the experiential perfect.
Scaffolded Practice
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3
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto
English Present Perfect cannot be used with specific times like 'today' if the time is stated.
Passé Composé
French Passé Composé covers both English Past Simple and Present Perfect.
Perfekt
German uses 'sein' (to be) as an auxiliary for some verbs, while English only uses 'have'.
〜たことがある (~ta koto ga aru)
Japanese doesn't use an auxiliary verb like 'have' in the same way.
قد + Past Tense (Qad + Verb)
Arabic doesn't have a separate 'perfect' tense structure like English.
过 (guo)
Chinese has no verb conjugation or auxiliary verbs for this.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
Learn These First
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