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Past Simple or Present Perfect – English Verb Tenses

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1. In this lesson, what is the past simple used for?

2. In this specific context, the present perfect can mean:

3. According to the teacher, in this context native speakers often use the two sentences:

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1. What extra idea can “I’ve already eaten” suggest in the speaker’s mind?

2. Why does the teacher say we don’t usually say the “so now…” part out loud?

3. In the mail example, what possible present connection does the teacher give for “I’ve checked the mail”?

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1. What does the teacher ask viewers to do in the comments?

2. In the teacher’s comment task, both sentences must be about:

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1. Which sentence best shows a completed past action with a present result (in the meaning taught in the video)?

2. What is the “memory aid” the teacher gives for the present perfect in this lesson?

3. In this specific context, how does the teacher say many native speakers use past simple vs. present perfect?

Discuss the ideas from this video

Past Simple or Present Perfect – English Verb Tenses

Think of a real example: What is something you already did today? Say it in past simple and then in present perfect.
In your opinion, is the “present consequence” (the “so now…”) easy or difficult to feel when you speak English? Why?
Do people in your language have a similar difference between two past forms? Give an example if you can.
Do you think it’s important to learn the subtle difference if native speakers often use both forms interchangeably? Why or why not?