Present Perfect Present Perfect Continuous

 Recently completed actions  Actions started in the past and continuing

F.E. She has tidied her room
 Actions which happened at an unstated
time in the past and are connected with
present
F.E. He has lost his keys
 Personal experiences/change that has
happened over a period of time
F.E. I`ve lost weight
 Emphasis on number
F.E. She`s written three letters since this morning.
She`s spoken to two clients since 12 o`clock
Live, feel, work
up to the present
F.E. He has been writing a letter for two hours
 Past actions of certain duration having
visible results or effects in the present
F.E. She has been crying. Her eyes are red
 Actions expressing anger, irritation,
annoyance, explanation or criticism
F.E. Who has been using my hairbrush?
 Emphasis on duration (usually with for,
since or how long)
F.E. They have been speaking in his office for the
last hour