Learn English Tenses: PRESENT PERFECT or PAST SIMPLE?

What’s the difference between “I worked” and “I have worked”? In this easy English grammar class, we’ll review the PAST SIMPLE TENSE and the PRESENT PERFECT TENSE, so you know exactly when to use each. I’ll explain when to use each tense, how to form it, and what common mistakes to avoid. We’ll do practice exercises together, so you can use the right tense at the right time. This video is part of the engVid series on all the English verb tenses, from beginner to advanced levels. So join me and master these tenses to improve your general, business, or academic English, including for English exams like the IELTS and TOEFL.

In this lesson:
Past Simple & Present Perfect: Comparison 0:00
Past Simple & Present Perfect: Comparison 2 6:10
Past Simple & Present Perfect: Questions 11:18
How to use Past Simple & Present Perfect 14:34
Past Simple & Present Perfect: Practice & Conclusion 19:40

[engvidRebecca]

In this lesson:
Past Simple & Present Perfect: Comparison 0:00
Past Simple & Present Perfect: Comparison 2 6:10
Past Simple & Present Perfect: Questions 11:18
How to use Past Simple & Present Perfect 14:34
Past Simple & Present Perfect: Practice & Conclusion 19:40

[mangtutorial]

she's explained the lesson clearly .

[hassanyussuf]

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[halaketube]

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[abduladnan]

i have been struggling with the use of past simple and present perfect since i started to learn english, i have watched many youtube videos but i couldn't understand the difference. And this is the clearest explaination i have ever heard.

[Samirf]

You’re the best teacher I haven’t seen like you Rebbeca. Thank you very much for your good lesson.

[adamekhane]

I have been watching a multiple videos about the simple past and the present perfect. and the difference between them, this is the best video i have watched, i find myself understood everything you explain. i coudn't be more thankful than ever. this video is literally the only thing i need to pass my exam

[MegaKarotin]

Believe it or not - I`ve been studying English from 1-st grade and somehow managed to get through all the tests/exams and never truly figuring out what are the differences between these two tenses. I know this is ridiculous, but this is true. I`m immensely grateful to you for parsing out the minutiae and taking the time to explain it. I have to be honest, I feel confused a bit, since I basically have to forget all the info that I have learned through the years and learn these simple things de novo. Again, big thanks for your work!

[Nightcrawler]

Rebecca is a brilliant and concise teacher. I'm 65 year old man raising two 8 and 10 year old boys on my own. I've lived in this country for 40 years and still like to learn these tenses because I have to teach my kids the difference between these two tenses and ways to use them correctly.

[robertbolivarr]

After over 40 years, I finally learned the difference between these two things. One of the things I love about life is that you keep learning no matter your age. As the saying goes, experience is my best teacher, but Rebecca is my best English teacher.

Thank you so much, Teacher Rebecca,

[orhanbaki]

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[paulofrancisco]

Rebecca you are the best!!!! Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and also your clearly methodology. I've been trying to learn about this specific English tense many times without success. But nowadays I fell more confident to use it due to your brilliant explanation .

[artlovervictoria]

I need to explain this concept to a none English speaking friend of mine so as a refresher for me I search for web sites or a video on line. I am impressed with how clear, thorough, well paced explanation you have presented. Bravo!

[v.m.]

Dear Rebecca,
These days I always start my day with you.I want give my heartfelt thanks.
Congratulations! you are a one of the best teachers in world.

[kamalchand]

What a great way to get a free English language class. Thank you 🙏 🙏😘😘. I was in my school for almost 10 years. We had English language class every day, even couple of times, I took the English language tutore and never understood this much. But now, I have been watching Rabicca English class for 2 months and I learned English more than my high school 10 years. Thank you so much for your help. Appreciate

[pasjr]

I’ve found this marvelous channel recently and it’s been helping me a lot! I’ve never watched a class about present perfect so good like this one. Thank you very much!

[amerikawoche]

Hi, If I may add some input.. firstly, I am a New Yorker living in Berlin & understand somewhat the struggles of learning an extra language or two. I have a lot of respect for all of you and am amazed at how well you write. You may be wondering, why is he watching this? Well, it helps me learn grammar not only in general, but it lets me "translate" concepts into, say German.. where verb tenses are handled differently. Not always - but enough to confound at times.
Now specifically, this topic on which sentence is correct, either 'she explained the lesson' or 'she has explained the lesson', is fascinating!
I initially thought "she explained it well" is correct - as the lesson is over.. she has finished teaching.
BUT
If you were to react right after watching, you could say "she has explained it well..." The lesson is done - no doubt - but the effects of it still resonate with me.. so in that case, it is (mentally/spiritually) continuing!
Wow - this is difficult - I guess there is no incorrect answer - but the meaning is a little different.
I don't know if any of you find this explanation at all helpful. No matter, though; keep up the good work!

[laviniaflorea]

I didn't like English before but since I have discovered your videos I have started to like it . Every time I am not sure about about something , I check if you have already explained it.Thank you so much !! Great lessons !

[engin]

You are one of the perfect teachers who deserves upmost respect and care. You have earned your daily bread with rendering a very valuable service to humanity. I take my hat off with genuine respect.

[edgarkuhon]

I couldn't be more thankful than ever. This video is literally the only thing I need to pass my exam.