Eire Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
¿ have studied or have been studying ?
A student of mine has asked me if there is any difference between saying:
1. I've been studying English for 5 years.
or
2. I've studied English for 5 years.
I told her that using the continuous tense emphasizes the action happening in a period of time. But I'm not sure about it.
What do you think about it?
Thanks a lot,
Eire.
1. I've been studying English for 5 years.
or
2. I've studied English for 5 years.
I told her that using the continuous tense emphasizes the action happening in a period of time. But I'm not sure about it.
What do you think about it?
Thanks a lot,
Eire.
Top answer
Hi, I think you're basically right. Best wishes, Clive
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Eire
A student of mine has asked me if there is any difference between saying:
1. I've been studying English for 5 years.
or
2. I've studied English for 5 years.
I told her that using the continuous tense emphasizes the action happening in a period of time. But I'm not sure about it.What do you think
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Yes.
The use of the continuous form stresses the fact that the person is still taking English courses when s/he talks.It could be followed by something like "but I still find it difficult to master".
The use of the continuous form stresses the fact that the person is still taking English courses when s/he talks.It could be followed by something like "but I still find it difficult to master".
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