Learn English Tenses: PRESENT PERFECT or PAST SIMPLE?

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  • čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
  • What’s the difference between “I worked” and “I have worked”? In this easy English grammar class, we’ll review the PAST SIMPLE TENSE and the PRESENT PERFECT TENSE, so you know exactly when to use each. I’ll explain when to use each tense, how to form it, and what common mistakes to avoid. We’ll do practice exercises together, so you can use the right tense at the right time. This video is part of the engVid series on all the English verb tenses, from beginner to advanced levels. So join me and master these tenses to improve your general, business, or academic English, including for English exams like the IELTS and TOEFL.
    Test your understanding with the quiz: www.engvid.com/present-perfec...
    In this lesson:
    Past Simple & Present Perfect: Comparison 0:00
    Past Simple & Present Perfect: Comparison 2 6:10
    Past Simple & Present Perfect: Questions 11:18
    How to use Past Simple & Present Perfect 14:34
    Past Simple & Present Perfect: Practice & Conclusion 19:40

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  • @engvidRebecca
    @engvidRebecca  Před 4 lety +376

    In this lesson:
    Past Simple & Present Perfect: Comparison 0:00
    Past Simple & Present Perfect: Comparison 2 6:10
    Past Simple & Present Perfect: Questions 11:18
    How to use Past Simple & Present Perfect 14:34
    Past Simple & Present Perfect: Practice & Conclusion 19:40

  • @mangtutorial953
    @mangtutorial953 Před 4 lety +573

    she's explained the lesson clearly .

    • @ryanrhea1
      @ryanrhea1 Před 4 lety +7

      Yes,she has explained it clearly

    • @FUD1155
      @FUD1155 Před 4 lety +7

      So, i guess because of that. Now, you are well versed with Present Perfect tense? Isn't it?
      All the best :)

    • @EnglishforFOOTBALLFANS
      @EnglishforFOOTBALLFANS Před 3 lety +2

      @@FUD1155 I give more examples in my latest video - if you like football, please take a look.

    • @FUD1155
      @FUD1155 Před 3 lety

      @HoOligan I suppose so. But I believe with could use it with Present Perfect as a slight different meaning.

    • @oksanasavchuk9365
      @oksanasavchuk9365 Před 3 lety

      Yes.

  • @halaketube7395
    @halaketube7395 Před 3 lety +24

    Let me be frank I have tried many lessons on youtube to advance my English grammar, but I never came across anyone who is better than ms. Rebecca. she is my favorite teacher.

  • @robertbolivarr8363
    @robertbolivarr8363 Před měsícem +2

    After over 40 years, I finally learned the difference between these two things. One of the things I love about life is that you keep learning no matter your age. As the saying goes, experience is my best teacher, but Rebecca is my best English teacher.
    Thank you so much, Teacher Rebecca,

  • @hassanyussuf217
    @hassanyussuf217 Před 2 lety +53

    Rebecca is a great English teacher.She's kind of an English authority or expert and hence it's mandatory for students to benefit from her vast knowledge in English. Viva teacher Rebecca!

    • @yoefalcon1988
      @yoefalcon1988 Před 4 měsíci

      I agree, not only students, I’m a teacher and I watch the way she elicits Grammar to use it in my class

  • @MegaKarotin
    @MegaKarotin Před 2 lety +92

    Believe it or not - I`ve been studying English from 1-st grade and somehow managed to get through all the tests/exams and never truly figuring out what are the differences between these two tenses. I know this is ridiculous, but this is true. I`m immensely grateful to you for parsing out the minutiae and taking the time to explain it. I have to be honest, I feel confused a bit, since I basically have to forget all the info that I have learned through the years and learn these simple things de novo. Again, big thanks for your work!

    • @emilymartins618
      @emilymartins618 Před rokem +1

      Are you a native English speaker? I speak Portuguese, and I'm learning English 😊

    • @MegaKarotin
      @MegaKarotin Před rokem +1

      @@emilymartins618 I'm Ukrainian native, good luck with your studying!

    • @Enzo_0425
      @Enzo_0425 Před rokem +2

      De novo ?? What's that buddy? lol

    • @generaliroh842
      @generaliroh842 Před 11 měsíci

      @@Enzo_0425 google

    • @fullupxds4259
      @fullupxds4259 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Same dude, and I'm even worse since I've been studying English for like 10 years and I still can't distinguish these two. It feels awful

  • @Samirf32
    @Samirf32 Před 4 lety +286

    You’re the best teacher I haven’t seen like you Rebbeca. Thank you very much for your good lesson.

    • @carlospandis3483
      @carlospandis3483 Před 4 lety +1

      The best ESL teacher. Period

    • @EnglishforFOOTBALLFANS
      @EnglishforFOOTBALLFANS Před 3 lety

      @@carlospandis3483 More examples in my new video... Like football/scocer? Please take a look.

    • @lidiabalan9441
      @lidiabalan9441 Před 3 lety

      Such a clear and good explanation!!! Thanks a million, teacher Rebecca!

    • @hassanyussuf217
      @hassanyussuf217 Před 2 lety

      You are spot on.Madam Rebecca is the best ever,I have had the opportunity to listen to. The quality is very high.

    •  Před 2 lety

      Devient notre prof d’anglais 🙏🏾

  • @abduladnan9671
    @abduladnan9671 Před 3 lety +48

    i have been struggling with the use of past simple and present perfect since i started to learn english, i have watched many youtube videos but i couldn't understand the difference. And this is the clearest explaination i have ever heard.

  • @Nightcrawler58
    @Nightcrawler58 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Rebecca is a brilliant and concise teacher. I'm 65 year old man raising two 8 and 10 year old boys on my own. I've lived in this country for 40 years and still like to learn these tenses because I have to teach my kids the difference between these two tenses and ways to use them correctly.

  • @adamekhane2861
    @adamekhane2861 Před rokem +15

    I have been watching a multiple videos about the simple past and the present perfect. and the difference between them, this is the best video i have watched , i find myself understood everything you explain. i coudn't be more thankful than ever. this video is literally the only thing i need to pass my exam

  • @damaresferreira6447
    @damaresferreira6447 Před 3 lety +36

    omg this video made me learn in 30 minutes what I didn't learn in 4 years

    • @cinthuas
      @cinthuas Před 3 lety +4

      I have a doubt, Is also correct to say "this video has made me learn...." ?? hahah now i'm a little confused :(:(

  • @v.m.531
    @v.m.531 Před 3 lety +67

    Dear Rebecca,
    These days I always start my day with you.I want give my heartfelt thanks.
    Congratulations! you are a one of the best teachers in world.

  • @paulofrancisco5386
    @paulofrancisco5386 Před rokem +29

    Rebecca you are the best!!!! Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and also your clearly methodology. I've been trying to learn about this specific English tense many times without success. But nowadays I fell more confident to use it due to your brilliant explanation .

  • @radhafernandoponnamperumag7051

    I have learnt this lesson many times in my life. Even today I learnt something new from you. THANKS A LOT.

  • @edgarkuhon192
    @edgarkuhon192 Před rokem +4

    I couldn't be more thankful than ever. This video is literally the only thing I need to pass my exam.

  • @amarnath387
    @amarnath387 Před 2 lety +1

    Today is 5 Sept ,we celebrate teacher's day in India on every 5 September , so happy teacher's day . 🙏🙏.. the way of explanation is unmatchable , thanks mam's

  • @shahanghassan6069
    @shahanghassan6069 Před 3 lety +1

    The best best teacher I have seen in the world

  • @artlovervictoria
    @artlovervictoria Před 3 lety +5

    I need to explain this concept to a none English speaking friend of mine so as a refresher for me I search for web sites or a video on line. I am impressed with how clear, thorough, well paced explanation you have presented. Bravo!

  • @pasjr89
    @pasjr89 Před 4 lety +19

    I’ve found this marvelous channel recently and it’s been helping me a lot! I’ve never watched a class about present perfect so good like this one. Thank you very much!

  • @jambon473
    @jambon473 Před rokem +1

    I wish my teacher could teach like you Mrs. Rebecca. Thank you for helping me understand :)

  • @orhanbaki7997
    @orhanbaki7997 Před 2 lety

    Hello, our lovely teacher Mrs. Rebecca, after my time period ın the school, 1970-1972, I have already begun to learn English again before a year in May/2021. You have given me the courage to learn English again. Therefore I love you very much, Before I met you on the internet I haven't had any hope to learn English again. now I am 66 years old, and fortunately, I can learn English from different English teachers on the internet. You are surely one of the best English teachers in the world. I thank you thousand times. I send you my lovely greetings. Orhan Baki from İstanbul.

  • @laviniaflorea5369
    @laviniaflorea5369 Před 4 lety +9

    I didn't like English before but since I have discovered your videos I have started to like it . Every time I am not sure about about something ,I check if you have already explained it.Thank you so much !! Great lessons !

  • @alejandraforte2844
    @alejandraforte2844 Před rokem +4

    Dear Rebecca, you are so kind and patient that you make every topic seem easier than it really is. Thank you for your kindness and generosity in sharing your knowledge with us.

  • @franciscojose3628
    @franciscojose3628 Před 2 lety +2

    I looked for English lessons here on youtube to understand the difference between the past simple and the present perfect. But, I've never seen anything like this lesson! Now it's clear in my mind! Thank you for help!

  • @engin7787
    @engin7787 Před 2 lety +1

    You are one of the perfect teachers who deserves upmost respect and care. You have earned your daily bread with rendering a very valuable service to humanity. I take my hat off with genuine respect.

  • @ulaskocak5706
    @ulaskocak5706 Před 2 lety +3

    believe me this is one of the most important issues in English and she made spectacular explanation about it and amazing lesson. Thank you very much Rebecca

  • @mihaelamarcu5990
    @mihaelamarcu5990 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you! You've clarified even more these tenses for me.

  •  Před 2 měsíci +1

    She explained everything very clearly.

  • @mothishram
    @mothishram Před 5 měsíci

    I recommend this channel for all levels of people to excel in tensed

  • @user-yg4bn7zs3e
    @user-yg4bn7zs3e Před 3 lety +5

    I have been watching multiple videos about past simple and present perfect and the differences between them, so far this is the best video I've watched. Thank you Mrs Rebecca.

  • @jilaludinmohammed3583
    @jilaludinmohammed3583 Před 3 lety +3

    Teacher Rebecca . . . has a good way of explaining lessons. Thanks

  • @irinayak4217
    @irinayak4217 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I really adore Rebecca as a teacher and a great person! Such a clear and simple explanation that you catch the point of the lesson immediately.

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    @MissMuskanAnsari-ub2ef Před 7 měsíci +1

    Literary yrr even I had been searching like this video for a long time but finally today I have got this platform 👍

  • @travelwithroyce3634
    @travelwithroyce3634 Před 2 lety +9

    This is very a helpful lesson. I've learned a lot. Thank you so much Rebecca for this step by step in learning English tenses. I'm so happy that I found your lessons. Love it!

  • @RN4037
    @RN4037 Před 3 lety +6

    Wow! I enjoyed this lesson, and it has lessened my writing insecurity. This past simple and present simple has been a headache when I write. Thank you for making this easier for all these people who maybe have been struggling with it. For example, when did you get this job, and how long have you had this job are the perfect examples.

  • @neverever7821
    @neverever7821 Před 2 lety +2

    I really love this series. I've never had a progress in this topic since I started this. THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @kamalchand9505
    @kamalchand9505 Před rokem

    What a great way to get a free English language class. Thank you 🙏 🙏😘😘. I was in my school for almost 10 years. We had English language class every day, even couple of times, I took the English language tutore and never understood this much. But now, I have been watching Rabicca English class for 2 months and I learned English more than my high school 10 years. Thank you so much for your help. Appreciate

  • @hamamaedy2361
    @hamamaedy2361 Před 3 lety +5

    you're the best teacher online to make this best video. I'm listening to this video everyday, thank you, Rebecca, :D

  • @minniethin7892
    @minniethin7892 Před rokem +4

    Thanks a million for your clear analysis!

  • @user-yk9sw7ke7d
    @user-yk9sw7ke7d Před 7 měsíci +1

    I LOVE YOUR ENGLISH LESSONS, THANKS, YOU ARE "GREAT"

  • @musamehdi6895
    @musamehdi6895 Před 2 lety +1

    Rebecca thanks a lot for this and with your help I got full marks in my exams

  • @cristobalmontano8547
    @cristobalmontano8547 Před 4 lety +5

    Excelente, I just look at your little videos and might end up being the best English story and soap opera writer. Thank you teacher.

  • @hotpapsie7959
    @hotpapsie7959 Před 4 lety +4

    Great and very informative lesson! Thank you, teacher Rebecca because I have known a lot from you. Keep sharing your knowledge in English grammar. You are one of my favorite teachers in the Engvid channel. Keep safe and stay at home.

  • @divyam.u4188
    @divyam.u4188 Před 3 lety +2

    The best teacher I have ever seen in my years of life...🥰

  • @rajeshkumar-xu6nu
    @rajeshkumar-xu6nu Před 2 lety

    This is the clearest teaching in tenses on entire you tube English teachings

  • @suhlaing4272
    @suhlaing4272 Před 3 lety +3

    I clearly understand now
    Thank you...you are such a splendid teacher who I've ever seen💜

  • @gosuc7340
    @gosuc7340 Před 2 lety

    I watched many lessons from other teachers, but your lessons are the best . The way you present the lessons keeps the viewers interested as well as concentrated. So thanks for your work and remain present for us.

  • @Nightcrawler58
    @Nightcrawler58 Před rokem

    Madam!
    I'm 63 years of age, single parent with two little kids ages 9 and 7. I have to afldmit that you are wonderful and magnificent.
    Thank you for your effort in educating many people in need.
    Thank you and may God bless you

  • @bodybuilderkaran5199
    @bodybuilderkaran5199 Před 4 lety +4

    Everybody can easily understand, what you want to teach us. you are Amazing Mam Rebecca😊

  • @kaomi001
    @kaomi001 Před 4 lety +4

    I really love this channel. Please keep uploading videos!
    Love from Philippines ❤

  • @acramki
    @acramki Před 2 lety

    She's clearly explained difference between past and present perfect. I have struggled for many year and now I feel good. thank you Rebecca.

  • @mthii
    @mthii Před rokem

    wow, it's amazing, I understand why you have the two(three?) past relating expression for the first time. Someone told me your flight had gone to me. I notice now she wanted to tell me I did not have at that time. There were a difference. Thank you.

  • @FUD1155
    @FUD1155 Před 4 lety +5

    Hi everyone,
    i always struggle with these tenses. I know exactly how they are built.
    However i face quite some problems using them especially in speaking. But this lesson helped me utterly.
    I think the general take away for everyone who has the problems that i have should be:
    Past Simple -> focus past,
    Present Perfect -> focus now, What are the consequnces of this action?
    I hope i undestand it correctly.
    For example:
    A:Have you watched the video?
    B:Yes, i have.
    A:What do you think about this lesson? Did you learn something interesting?
    (So, i assume that. Someone have seen the video that means they are well versed with video. I can ask what they think about it. )
    Am i right? Can anyone confirm it?
    I wish you all the best in learning English.
    Have a super sparkly day.

  • @aesthetics2006
    @aesthetics2006 Před 3 lety +7

    My respected great teacher, Rebecca, you have become part of my daily routine! ❤️

  • @anjalithakur2256
    @anjalithakur2256 Před 3 lety

    You made everything about the topic crystal clear. I have watched so many videos on this topic but this one is by far the best .

  • @mariacarvalho7941
    @mariacarvalho7941 Před 2 lety +2

    I love these PROFESSORA she explains very clear her subjects 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @hanisqistina7233
    @hanisqistina7233 Před 3 lety +5

    thanks to you, i am now can see the difference between those two😭

  • @ilishachannel354
    @ilishachannel354 Před 4 lety +10

    When I was young I learned English but I have forgotten and now I’m training to learn again

    • @howtoEnglish1
      @howtoEnglish1 Před 4 lety +2

      good luck! internet makes learning languages so easy :)

  • @fairsplitdivorceseparation8015

    Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! My first language is Russian and the language has only three times: past, present and future. So, these subtleties are SO IMPORTANT to know!

  • @jessielazcano1231
    @jessielazcano1231 Před 2 lety

    You are an absolutely wonderful, excellent, and amazing professor! Pedagogy, psychology, methodology, and your beautiful charisma at work. THANK YOU SO MUCH, REBECCA!!!

  • @kawtarzouhair930
    @kawtarzouhair930 Před rokem +3

    Today at class we correct the quiz of past simple and present perfect and it was one sentence that i must put the correct tense in :
    Since I (came) here, I (study) in this school.
    I put both of the verbs in present perfect cause they're two actions unfinished and we have the key since.
    But the teacher tell us that the first verb must be in past simple , I'm confused now which is correct and why?
    Thank you for the explanation.

    • @helios8567
      @helios8567 Před rokem

      Well, you came in the past, and it's a finished action, but you are still studying in this school, this is why study should be in present perfect.(as far as I understood)

  • @merrymerry7054
    @merrymerry7054 Před 4 lety +6

    Thank you very much. I 've learned alot from you. I understood it very well ❤️

  • @musamehdi6895
    @musamehdi6895 Před 2 lety +1

    You're the best teacher ever

  • @josephsacademy5109
    @josephsacademy5109 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm a pretty oldman from Kerala India. I'm a retired teacher of English. In India people take the present perfect tense for a past tense form. Ma'am clearly made us understand that in the present perfect tense we are not interested in the past action but in the present result of the past action. I think the teacher could have given more concrete examples. Thank you ma'am.

  • @user-dw5xh3xj3r
    @user-dw5xh3xj3r Před 3 lety +3

    Omg you are amazing thank you very much I finally understand this ❣️ and yeh I subscribe 🥰

  • @antociara75
    @antociara75 Před 4 lety +3

    I would have liked a teacher so good in high school.

  • @nazabektur4974
    @nazabektur4974 Před 3 lety

    She is the best! Now after many years of experience with all kinds of teachers, I finally got it!
    Thank you!!!!

  • @ayenewminuye7752
    @ayenewminuye7752 Před 2 lety +1

    I am from Ethiopia, Africa. I have got a lot of information from you. Your smile, ways of narration .... are very fantastic

  • @luchinio1052
    @luchinio1052 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks a lot, that was a really good review of those two tenses 😊

  • @marcelofabiansalas4639
    @marcelofabiansalas4639 Před 4 lety +5

    You are the best Rebecca, yours amazing...i love you, greetings from Argentina!!!!😘😘😘

    • @EnglishforFOOTBALLFANS
      @EnglishforFOOTBALLFANS Před 3 lety

      Like football? Please take a look at my channel... my latest video is about the same topic (past simple v present perfect) but I use Pele, Ronaldo, Messi and Maradona as examples.

  • @sonjisss
    @sonjisss Před 3 lety

    I have seen many English teachers in my life, but you are the best for sure!

  • @bisharacaviness4342
    @bisharacaviness4342 Před 2 lety +2

    You've explained this tense perfectly.
    You are the best. Thank you for making my English better.

  • @manishrathod9206
    @manishrathod9206 Před 4 lety +21

    I will be waiting for present perfect continuous tense...

  • @anacarolinarezende9945
    @anacarolinarezende9945 Před 3 lety +5

    I can understand everything when she's explaining the tenses!

  • @nhatrangFB10
    @nhatrangFB10 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for explaining the two tenses clearly. You are the best English teacher I have met.

  • @MIII96
    @MIII96 Před 2 lety +2

    Finally, someone has clearly explained to me the difference between these two tenses. Thank you!!!

  • @wilmargaribay
    @wilmargaribay Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you my dear teacher ❤️ in English . I'm glad to hear your melodious voice again.
    Have a blissful teaching always.

  • @lomotosjastherm.7815
    @lomotosjastherm.7815 Před 4 lety +14

    Thanks ms. Rebecca, it helps a lot. I've learned a lot from you.😊

  • @creativityzero9407
    @creativityzero9407 Před 3 lety +1

    Sincerely, she's the best teacher that i've ever seen :D

  • @Beatristyy
    @Beatristyy Před 3 lety +1

    Ela é tão simpática e explica tão bem. amei ♥

  • @adamearth3102
    @adamearth3102 Před 4 lety +8

    Top perfect!!! ♥♥♥♥♥.

  • @abuhuraira3685
    @abuhuraira3685 Před 4 lety +10

    PRESENT PERFECT
    You taught me how to be alone
    And I have learned my lessonin your absence
    PAST SIMPLE
    I cried when you left me
    But I laughed when I saw what you left me for

    • @dragonkamran
      @dragonkamran Před 4 lety +1

      First sentence is already grammatically incorrect

    • @roshni9516
      @roshni9516 Před 4 lety +2

      You have taught me not you taught

    • @mohammadfarukhahmad6712
      @mohammadfarukhahmad6712 Před 3 lety

      You taught me -- simple past You have taught me -- present perfect
      I learned/learnt -- simple past I have learned/learnt -- present perfect
      He saw me -- simple past He has seen me -- present perfect
      I ate rice -- simple past I have eaten rice -- present perfect

  • @EbrahimAhmed-wn8vz
    @EbrahimAhmed-wn8vz Před rokem

    I have drunk coffee at work. I have written a small paragraph today. I have improved a lot from your video.I have run for 10 minutes. I have watched your video and learned a lot from you. Thanks, Rebecca

  • @melissaspc7765
    @melissaspc7765 Před 2 lety

    I was so scared with those 2 tenses but now i'm getting better and better, thanks a lot !

  • @ks75944
    @ks75944 Před 4 lety +5

    Could you teach preposition (to, of, for,from)

  • @rosaromero935
    @rosaromero935 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you very much Rebecca I have to study TOEFL I'ts to the exam!!! 😊

  • @rezwanrst54
    @rezwanrst54 Před 3 měsíci

    Omg..How I wished to be reborn again only to have been given the opportunity to learn under your English class !..Tqsm Miss Rebecca..

  • @chakravarthi1853
    @chakravarthi1853 Před 2 lety

    your pedagogy is like as crystallization of Dimond and mother teach lesson to her baby,,,, thank you very much madam

  • @telegnes4500
    @telegnes4500 Před 4 lety +5

    There was no way my English teacher taught us like this.

  • @dragonkamran
    @dragonkamran Před 4 lety +3

    What if I say “I’ve lost my bag” as experience? I mean I say that I’ve lost my bag sometime in my life

  • @rajibmoitra5844
    @rajibmoitra5844 Před 2 lety

    She is explained very full heartedly. Very good teacher she is

  • @guilhermecardoso6889
    @guilhermecardoso6889 Před 3 lety

    what an incredibly good teacher! congratulations for the excellent work!

  • @jasastopar
    @jasastopar Před 3 lety +5

    Tommorow i have my english exam, hopefully i will be able to get an A

  • @sad_5303
    @sad_5303 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much . Watched this video before my exam . I understand everything now . Hope my exam goes well.
    She are the best teacher

  • @user-jj6tl9wj2t
    @user-jj6tl9wj2t Před 2 lety +2

    I love your way in explaining grammar. Thank you!

  • @lamsiahkim5767
    @lamsiahkim5767 Před 2 lety

    One of the best teachers I have ever seen. You rock!

  • @user-st7uw2sr3z
    @user-st7uw2sr3z Před 2 lety

    Respect from Saint-Petersburg, I can study English in tenses and practice in audio-talk in one time, thanks, it’s really good.

  • @juanruiz_3413
    @juanruiz_3413 Před 11 dny +1

    Thank you very much for your work. It's a very good class.

  • @leoniepereira8704
    @leoniepereira8704 Před rokem

    Thank you Ms. Rebecca for clearing my doubts. I study almost all your programs.

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    You have described the difference between past simple and present perfect tense very clearly. Thanks