3. Themes First Unit
Topic one
Present
perfect for
experience
Topic two
Present
perfect “with
for and since”
4. Present Perfect for
Experiences
We can use the present
perfect to talk about
experiences in our lives.
Examples
• I've been to Indonesia.
• She hasn't eaten sushi.
• What countries have you
visited?
5. How to use it
Use have or has and the third form (the past participle) of the verb.
Structure
Subject + has/have + verb
(past participle) + noun
We've ridden a horse.
I have been to America
For negatives, use not or never.
They haven't ate pizza.
I've never seen an alien!
For questions, change the order
of have or has and the person.
We often use ever in questions.
Have you seen Big Ben?
Has she ever climbed the
Eiffel Tower?
