We use the Present Perfect to talk about life experiences.

They have learned a lot.Past February, 2010Giovana and Mathias started to learn English in 2010. Started Simple Past

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She has written 7 books.PastIn 1985, she had the idea to write Harrys story. In 1995, she published her first book: Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone. Had / Published Simple Past

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HeHas hehe ever done judo? He Has neverbeen to Disney? has never written to Africa. has ever been any books.PastHe was born in 1985. was Simple Past never in his life never in his life Yes, he has.

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Remember! We often use never and ever with the Present Perfect Tense to talk about life experiences.

Have you Whateaten Chinese food? Have you ever been to Disney? ever about you?PastYou were born. were Simple Past Yes, I have. Yes, I have. No, I havent. No, I havent. No, never. No, never.

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Check! When do we use the Present Perfect and the Simple Past? last Sunday

Have you ever eaten Chinese food?PastYou were born. were Simple Past Yes, I have. When did you eat? I ate Chinese food last Sunday. Did you like the food? Yes, I did. No, I didnt.

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