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      I've known Karen since 1994.     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      Vive a Londra da 20 anni.    kezdjen tanulni
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      She's lived in London for 20 years.     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      I've worked here for years.     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      Mi piace il cioccolato da quando ero bambino.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've liked chocolate since I was a child.     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      I've been hungry for hours.     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      Da una settimana ha il raffreddore.    kezdjen tanulni
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      She's had a cold for a week.     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      Hanno aspettato per ore. (Questo non enfatizza il periodo di tempo).    kezdjen tanulni
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      They've waited for hours. (This doesn't emphasise the length of time).     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      Vivo a Londra da due anni.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've been living in London for two years.     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      She's been working here since 2022.     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      Stiamo aspettando l'autobus da ore.    kezdjen tanulni
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      We've been waiting for the bus for hours.     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      Stanno aspettando da otto ore! (Ciò enfatizza la durata del tempo).    kezdjen tanulni
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      They've been waiting for eight hours! (This emphasises the length of time).     (how long with ‘since’, ‘for’)  
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      Ho frequentato molto la palestra ultimamente.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've been going to the gym a lot recently.     (temporary habbits or situations ‘recently’)  
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      Vivono con sua madre mentre cercano una casa.    kezdjen tanulni
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      They've been living with his mother while they look for a house.     (temporary habbits or situations ‘recently’)  
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      Ho letto molto ultimamente.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've been reading a lot recently.     (temporary habbits or situations ‘recently’)  
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      Ha corso parecchio ultimamente. (Di solito non lo fa).    kezdjen tanulni
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      She's been running a lot recently. (She doesn't usually do this).     (temporary habbits or situations ‘recently’)  
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      Di solito studio a casa, ma ultimamente ho studiato in biblioteca.    kezdjen tanulni
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      Usually I study at home, but I've been studying in the library recently.     (temporary habbits or situations ‘recently’)  
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      Ho perso le mie chiavi (quindi non posso entrare in casa mia).    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've lost my keys. (so I can't get into my house).     (present result -stative verbs usually)  
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      Si è fatta male alla gamba. (quindi non può giocare a tennis oggi).    kezdjen tanulni
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      She's hurt her leg. (so she can't play tennis today).     (present result -stative verbs usually)  
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      Hanno perso l'autobus. (quindi saranno in ritardo).    kezdjen tanulni
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      They've missed the bus. (so they will be late).     (present result -stative verbs usually)  
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      Ho lavorato molto. (ecco perché sono stanco).    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've been working a lot. (that's why I'm tired).     (present result - actions which have recently stopped)  
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      Sono stanchissimo, ho studiato.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I'm so tired, I've been studying.     (present result - actions which have recently stopped)  
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      Ha piovuto, quindi il marciapiede è bagnato.    kezdjen tanulni
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      It's been raining so the pavement is wet.     (present result - actions which have recently stopped)  
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      Ho letto il libro che mi hai consigliato. (L'ho finito, quindi possiamo parlarne).    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've read the book you recommended. (I've finished it, so we can talk about it).     (focuses on the fact that the action is completed)  
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      Sto leggendo il libro che mi hai consigliato. (Mi sto divertendo, ma non ho finito).    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've been reading the book you recommended. (I'm enjoying it, but I'm not finished).     (focuses on the action itself)  
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      Ho cenato, quindi usciamo.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've eaten dinner, so let's go out.     (action is finished – the result comes from the action being finished)  
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      Ha fatto tutti i compiti, quindi stasera può rilassarsi.    kezdjen tanulni
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      She's done all her homework, so she can relax this evening.     (action is finished – the result comes from the action being finished)  
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      Ho fatto una torta. Vorresti un po?    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've made a cake. Would you like some?     (action is finished – the result comes from the action being finished)  
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      Ho cenato, quindi ci sono piatti sparsi su tutto il tavolo.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've been eating dinner, so there are plates all over the table.     (action is finished or not - the result comes from the action itself)  
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      Ho preparato una torta, ecco perché la cucina è così in disordine.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've been making a cake, that's why the kitchen is such a mess.     (action is finished or not - the result comes from the action itself)  
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      Sta facendo i compiti, quindi è stanca.    kezdjen tanulni
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      She's been doing her homework, so she's tired.     (action is finished or not - the result comes from the action itself)  
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      Abbiamo visto quello spettacolo tre volte.    kezdjen tanulni
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      We've seen that show three time.     (focus on how much or how many)  
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      Ho fatto tre prove questo trimestre.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've done three tests this term.     (focus on how much or how many)  
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      È tutta la mattina che provo a contattarlo.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've been trying to contact him all morning.     (focus on how long something has taken)  
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      Sto lavorando a questo progetto ormai da un mese.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've been working on this project for a month now.     (focus on how long something has taken)  
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      (life experience ‘ever’, ‘never’)  
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      Sei mai stato in America?    kezdjen tanulni
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      Have you ever been to America?     (life experience ‘ever’, ‘never’)  
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      Non abbiamo mai visto quel film.    kezdjen tanulni
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      We have never seen that film.     (life experience ‘ever’, ‘never’)  
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      Non l'ho vista questo mese.    kezdjen tanulni
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      I haven't seen her this month.     (unfinished time word ‘this week’, ‘today’, ‘this month’)  
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      Ha bevuto tre tazze di caffè oggi.    kezdjen tanulni
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      She's drunk three cups of coffee today.     (unfinished time word ‘this week’, ‘today’, ‘this month’)  
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      Quest'anno ho cambiato casa già due volte!    kezdjen tanulni
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      I've already moved house twice this year!     (unfinished time word ‘this week’, ‘today’, ‘this month’)  
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      Have you read the book yet?     (‘just’, ‘yet’, ‘already’, ‘recently)  
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      Ha già finito il suo lavoro.    kezdjen tanulni
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      She's finished her work already     (‘just’, ‘yet’, ‘already’, ‘recently)  
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      Ha appena finito di pulire la casa.    kezdjen tanulni
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      She’s just finished cleaning the house.     (‘just’, ‘yet’, ‘already’, ‘recently)  
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      La Regina ha tenuto un discorso.    kezdjen tanulni
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      The Queen has given a speech.     (news/recent events -announced for the first time)  
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      (news/recent events -announced for the first time)  
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      Il sindaco ha annunciato un nuovo piano per le ferrovie.    kezdjen tanulni
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      The Mayor has announced a new plan for the railways.     (news/recent events -announced for the first time)  
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      Hai sentito? Tom ha perso il lavoro.    kezdjen tanulni
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      Have you heard? Tom’s lost his job.     (news/recent events -announced for the first time)  
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      Sono stato a Parigi. (nella mia vita, ma ora vivo a Londra)    kezdjen tanulni
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      I’ve been to Paris. (in my life, but now I live in London)   
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      Julie è andata in Messico (ora è in Messico).    kezdjen tanulni
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      Julie has gone to Mexico (now she's in Mexico).   
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      Sono andati in Giappone per tre settimane. (ora sono in Giappone).    kezdjen tanulni
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      They've gone to Japan for three weeks. (now they're in Japan).   
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