Present Perfect

Have you been to a jazz club yet?

Yeah, I’ve already been to one

I’ve already done (d<n) that, too

Yes, I’ve been to several

No, I haven’t been to one

Have you ridden a motorcycle? (moʊtərsaɪkl)

Actually, (æktʃuəli) That’s how I got here today (təˈdeɪ)

Have they eaten (iːtn) dinner yet?

I think they haven’t eaten dinner yet

How many times have you done these things in the past week?

I’ve cleaned the house twice this week

I’ve made my bed once this week

I’ve cooked many times this week

I haven’t done laundry (ˈlɔːndri) this week

I’ve washed (wɔːʃt) the dishes (dɪʃes) three times this week

I haven’t gone grocery shopping this week

Have you played (pleɪd) any sports this month (mʌnθ)?

No, I haven’t had the time

How many movies have you seen this month?

I’ve seen two movies this month

How many movies have you been to this month?

Actually, I haven’t seen any yet

How many times have you been to the movies this year?

Actually, I haven’t been to the movies this year yet. I’ve seen movies at home
with my family

Have you been to any interesting parties recently?

No, I haven’t gone (ɡɔːn) to any parties for quite (kwaɪt) a while (waɪl)

Have you called any friends today?

Yes, I have made two calls.

Yes, I’ve made only one

How many times have you gone out to eat this year?

I have gone out to eat a couple (kʌpl) of times

Have you ever eaten seafood?

I’ve only eaten shrim

Present perfect vs. Simple past

Have you ever eaten Thai food?

No, I haven’t. I’ve never eaten it

Yes, I have. I ate it once in Paris

No, I haven’t. Is it good?

It’s delicious. I’ve had it several times

Have you ever sung (sʌŋ) in a kareoke bar?

Yes, I have. I sang (sæŋ) in one, when I was a high school student

Have you ever lost something valuable (væl·ju·ə·bl)?

Yes, I have. I lost a bag with money four years ago

Have you ever seen a live concert?

Yes, I have. I saw Carlos Vives at General Santander Stadium many years ago

For and since

How long have you lived in Cúcuta?

I’ve lived here for twenty years.

Where did you live before?

I lived in Tibú since /sɪns/ I was born (bɔːrn)

Have you ever gone on vacation (vəˈkeɪʃn) to another (əˈnʌðər) city?

Yes, I have. I went to Bogotá two years ago

How long were you there?

I was there for fifteen days

How long have you studied at the James Town?

I’ve studied here since last year

Have you been to a party recently?

No, I haven’t to a party for a long time

How long have you known your girl friend / boy friend?

How long have you been married?

I’ve been married for twelve years

How long have you been awake today?

I’ve been awake since five in the morning

How long have you had your current (kʌr·ənt) hairstyle (herstaɪl)?

I’ve had this hairstyle for a year

I’ve had my motorcicle for almost five years.