“WHEN vs. HOW LONG: The Single Grammar TRICK You Need to Stop Confusing Tenses

Are you constantly mixing up when to use Past Simple and Present Perfect? You are not alone! The confusion between "When...?" and "How long...?" is one of the most common mistakes for English learners preparing for competitive exams. In this quick, focused grammar masterclass, we reveal the single, non-negotiable rule that stops this confusion instantly. *💡 The Simple Rule for Exams:* We break down the core difference in seconds: 👉 When do you use **WHEN**? (Past Simple) 👉 When do you use **HOW LONG**? (Present Perfect) *🔍 In This Video, You Will Learn:* [0:15] Why "When have you started...?" is always wrong. [1:30] The core rule: Exact Time vs. Result/Duration. [2:45] Simple examples to easily compare Past Simple and Present Perfect. [4:05] The rare exception you can safely ignore for competitive exams. [5:00] The one-line cheat sheet rule to pass your next test! Master this simple trick, and you will never mix up these tenses again. If this lesson helps you, please subscribe to *Geek Orbit* for more quick grammar fixes! #GrammarMistakes #PresentPerfect #PastSimple #EnglishGrammar #CompetitiveExams #TenseConfusion #HowLongHaveYouBeen #GeekOrbit #competitiveexams #geekorbit #englishgrammar #grammarlesson #bankexam #dailygrammarclass #englishforbeginners #englishforgovtexams #englishtense #grammarinhinglish