Present Perfect vs Past Simple - English Grammar Lesson (Intermediate)

Learn the difference between Past Simple and Present Perfect with Jonathan. Watch our free video lesson!
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This video is for English language students at the CEFR level B1(+)
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[@handepehlivan4071]

I have watched like every videos about this topic and I couldn't understand it but after I watched this I understood it better

[@juanmartin5771]

Hi there! I am an ESL teacher in Chile. I have just watched your video and I loved it! Not only you explain the contrast between the 2 tenses, but you also make students realize their usage and importance!!! Thanks!

[@Maltalingua]

Hi Juan. Thank you so much for the kind comment. We're really glad you found the video useful.

[@MehmetYalcin-ss4cv]

the most feared topic

[@Maltalingua]

Hahaha there's nothing to fear here, it's just grammar :D

[@nadiamore4358]

Hello! I have two questions. The first one is: why did you use the Present Perfect in the context "I have never been in the summer" ? Those summer periods are finished!! And the second one is: why did you use THE summer while in the following context " I visited.... IN winter"? There are no references to a particular summer or winter. The meaning of two last parts of the sentence is almost similar and it is not connected with the present.

[@Maltalingua]

Hi Надежда, the present perfect is referring to a past experience, which is what we use the present perfect for.
There's no real difference between using "the summer" and "summer". The definite article "the" normally refers to a specific summer, but you can use both! :)

[@nadiamore4358]

Thank you for the explanation!