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"I have been living" versus "I have lived"?
Present Perfect Continuous
Example: "I've been living in Paris for 2 years"
This tense is called the "Present Perfect Continuous" (have been living).
It means I have lived there for 2 years and, by implication, that I'm going to continue to live there for at least the near future. I am going to continue living in Paris.
Present Perfect Simple
Example: "I've lived in Paris for 2 years"
The Present Perfect Simple can be found in 3 different ways.
- When you have an action that happened in a specific time in the past and is still happening.
E.g. I haven't seen Marc since 2001, when he graduated.
2. When something happened in an unspecified time in the past.
E.g. I have lost my wallet and I won't be able to go to the Show!
3. When something happened in the past and has an effect now.
E.g. I have earned 10000 dollars for the past 3 months and now I can go for a trip!
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