For & since

I've lived here for ages

B1
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Lección 1

Lecciones

For & since

  • Intro

    In this module, you will talk about your past experiences using the Present Perfect tense and the words 'for' and 'since'. This grammatical structure is also useful when discussing accomplishments or achievements. From now on, you will be able to communicate more effectively and accurately about your personal experiences and life events. So, let's dive in!

  • Mów teraz

    I've lived in this city for twenty years

  • Mów teraz

    I've known my best friend for ages

  • Mów teraz

    They've been married for three months

  • Mów teraz

    He has worked in this company for half a year

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    ____ _____ __ ____ ____ ___ ______ _____

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    ____ _____ __ ____ ______ ___ ____

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    _______ ____ _______ ___ _____ ______

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    __ ___ ______ __ ____ _______ ___ ____ _ ____

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    Vivo en esta ciudad desde hace veinte años

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    Conozco a mi mejor amigo desde hace años

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    Llevan tres meses casados

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    Él trabaja en esta empresa desde hace medio año

Frases clave

reside in a place for a long time

residir en un lugar por mucho tiempo

maintain a friendship for many years

mantener una amistad durante muchos años

stay in a relationship for a while

mantenerse en una relación por un tiempo

Vocabulario

Palabra
Traducción
duration
duración
acquaintance
conocido
commitment
compromiso

Frases clave

I have lived in this city for twenty years.

He vivido en esta ciudad durante veinte años.

I have known my best friend for ages.

He conocido a mi mejor amigo desde hace mucho tiempo.

They have been married for three months.

Han estado casados durante tres meses.

It is important to reside in a place for a long time to feel at home.

Es importante residir en un lugar por mucho tiempo para sentirse en casa.

Many people maintain a friendship for many years despite distance.

Muchas personas mantienen una amistad durante muchos años a pesar de la distancia.

Some couples stay in a relationship for a while before getting engaged.

Algunas parejas se mantienen en una relación por un tiempo antes de comprometerse.

Diálogo práctico

Customer

I have lived in this city for twenty years and love it here.

He vivido en esta ciudad durante veinte años y me encanta aquí.

Waiter

That is great to hear! Have you maintained any friendships here?

¡Eso es genial de escuchar! ¿Has mantenido alguna amistad aquí?

Customer

Yes, I have known my best friend for ages, and we often meet.

Sí, he conocido a mi mejor amigo desde hace mucho tiempo, y a menudo nos encontramos.

Waiter

It sounds like you have a strong commitment to your relationships.

Parece que tienes un fuerte compromiso con tus relaciones.

Customer

Absolutely! I believe it is important to stay in relationships for a while.

¡Absolutamente! Creo que es importante mantenerse en relaciones por un tiempo.

BeeSpeaker

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Preguntas frecuentes

'Reside in a place for a long time' significa vivir en un lugar durante mucho tiempo.
'Maintain a friendship for many years' significa mantener una amistad durante muchos años.
'Stay in a relationship for a while' significa permanecer en una relación durante un tiempo.

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