| Element | USE: SINGLE CONTINUING EVENT |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PAST |
| SubCat | present perfect continuous |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use the present perfect continuous to talk about a single activity or state that began in the past and is still continuing, often with 'for' or 'since'. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I've been studying International business there for four years. (Algeria; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Arabic - Meghreb; Pass) I've been living here since last April and it seemed no problem during spring and summer. (Japan; B1 THRESHOLD; 2001; Japanese; Pass) Susan has been working in our company for 6 years as a Sales Representative. (Hong Kong; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; Chinese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
