Unit 3 Present Perfect Continuous (recent activity) Flashcards
Present Perfect Continuous (recent activity)
We can also use the present perfect continuous to describe repeated activities that began in the past and still conti
Subject + have/ has been + verb+ING
Recently I have been watching a good TV series
Lately, I have been going to the gym a lot
She has been working out down the gym a lot lately
Q: Are you interested in science?
A:
Yes, I am a big fan of science.
Recently, I’ve been listening to a new podcast about science
Possible substitutes for science:
Biology / the planet earth / scientific issues
Q: Do you cook?
A:
Yeah, I love cooking.
Recently, I’ve been learning some new Japanese recipes.
Possible substitutes for new Japanese recipes:
New dishes / new recipes / original ideas for new dishes
Q: Do you cook?
A:
No, not really
That said, I’ve been trying to learn following some videos on Youtube.
Possible substitutes for some videos on Youtube:
A new book I have / a programme on TV / some online classes
Q: How do you spend time by
A:
Well, actually, recently,
I’ve been learning how to meditate.
It’s great fun, I must say
Possible substitutes for medi
Keep fit / paint / code /
Q: How do you spend time by
A:
Well, actually, recently, I’ve been learning how to meditate.
It’s great fun, I must say.
Possible substitutes for meditate:
Keep fit / paint / code /