Present Perfect vs Past Simple | Real English Conversation (A2–B1)
Do you feel nervous when you hear Present Perfect? You’re not alone — and this episode is here to help. 😊 In this long, calm, and natural English conversation, Sarah and Tom help you understand Present Perfect and Past Simple in real life, not as grammar rules, but as tools to talk about your life. You’ll learn: ✔️ When to use Present Perfect vs Past Simple ✔️ How natives really choose between Simple and Continuous ✔️ How to ask natural questions without panic ✔️ Common mistakes with since, for, ever, never, already, yet ✔️ Short answers and real-life examples ✔️ How to practice calmly and confidently This episode is perfect for A2–B1 learners who want to stop translating and start thinking in English. 🎧 Listen, relax, and learn step by step. No stress. No pressure. Just real English. ______________________________________________________ 0:24 Intro + Podcast “Step by Step English” 0:48 Common English Mistake: “How long have you worked here?” 1:25 Present Perfect Explained (Simple vs Continuous) 1:45 Present Perfect Meaning: Past + Now Connection 2:02 I lost my keys vs I have lost my keys (Key Difference) 2:30 Present Perfect for Life Experience: “I’ve been to Paris” 3:35 For vs Since (Present Perfect Rule You Need) 4:18 Present Perfect Continuous: Duration + Effort 5:10 Result vs Process: I’ve cleaned vs I’ve been cleaning 6:00 Ever / Never (Present Perfect Questions) 7:27 Unfinished Time: Today, This Week, This Month 8:26 Just / Already / Yet (Most Useful Words) 9:45 Lately / Recently (Perfect Continuous Keywords) 10:22 Fix This Error: “I’m here since…” (Correct Form) 11:28 Present Perfect Questions: Have you…? / How long…? 14:00 When NOT to Use Present Perfect (Finished Time) 16:24 Present Perfect vs Past Simple (Final Comparison) 21:21 Practice: Speak Naturally (Simple + Continuous) 23:33 Real-Life Challenge: Better Answers Than “I’m fine” 24:05 Top 3 Mistakes (Final Corrections) 25:01 Outro + Subscribe + Comment Challenge ______________________________________________________ Subscribe and start speaking English with confidence. Follow us on Instagram for daily English practice: / stepbystepenglish_1
