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JuanZZZ  #536810  Fri, 04 Jul 08 11:43 PM
What's the difference in usage between the Present perfect and Present perfect continuous?

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Marius Hancu  #536860  Sat, 05 Jul 08 02:38 AM
Study some of the postings by CalifJim and other gurus in these threads:

http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=user%3a+califjim+present+perfect+continuous
  
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Tanit  #536908  Sat, 05 Jul 08 08:31 AM
Besides searching in these forums (which is a good idea ... lots and lots of threads!), you might also listen to this audioclip from BBC Learning English:

Present perfect-Present Perfect continuous (Warning: mp3 file, 2.5 Mb)
  
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