I have been reading.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Verb Tenses
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The present perfect continuous is an English tense used to talk about actions that started in the past and are still happening now, or have just stopped but have a result in the present.
When to use it
Use this tense to talk about actions that began in the past and are still happening now, or have recently stopped but have a present effect.
Key forms
- have/has been + verb-ing
- Examples: I have been working. She has been studying.
Examples
She has been studying English.
They have been playing football.
We have been waiting for you.
Tips
- Don't forget to use 'have' or 'has' before 'been'.
- Always use the '-ing' form of the verb after 'been'.
- Use 'has' with he, she, it; use 'have' with I, you, we, they.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs (like 'know', 'believe') are not usually used in continuous forms.