F2F Class Notes 29th July (Ben)
How long have you studied?
I have studied for 4 years.
cosmopolitan
I work in aN advertising company for 10 years. –> I HAVE WORKED in an advertising company for 10 years.
Yesterday, my father was judged by the law. Now, he is in prison for 10 years.
work /
worked / FINISHED
have worked UNFINISHED
had worked PAST OF THE PAST
We need to follow-UP and see WHETHER the commercial is on time and on target.
That’s my meaning –> That’s what I mean / That’s what I meant.
Since 2004, Since 10 years ago = UNFINISHED
From 2010 to 2015 = FINISHED
meet / met / have met
Do you know Ben?
I have never met him. = UNFINISHED, so far, until now. Maybe I will meet him in the future.
I never met him. = FINISHED. Ben is gone. Or dead.
I moved TO Shanghai IN 2004. –> FINISHED
I have lived in Shanghai since 2004. –> UNFINISHED
One of my relatives introduced me to the company I now work for.
I have always wanted to go to Northern Europe.
I have never wanted to go to Africa.
Since 2013, I have travelled but I have never/not joined a tour. Learning English can make my travels easier.
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