Lessons
For & since
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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!
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Mów teraz
I've lived in this city for twenty years
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Mów teraz
I've known my best friend for ages
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Mów teraz
They've been married for three months
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Mów teraz
He has worked in this company for half a year
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Przetłumacz teraz
私はこの街に20年間住んでいます
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Przetłumacz teraz
私は親友を長い間知っています
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Przetłumacz teraz
彼らは結婚して3ヶ月になります
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Przetłumacz teraz
彼はこの会社で半年働いています
Key phrases
reside in a place for a long time
長い間その場所に住む
maintain a friendship for many years
何年も友人関係を維持する
stay in a relationship for a while
しばらくの間関係を続ける
Vocabulary
Key sentences
I have lived in this city for twenty years.
私はこの街に20年間住んでいます。
I have known my best friend for ages.
私は親友を長い間知っています。
They have been married for three months.
彼らは結婚して3ヶ月です。
It is important to reside in a place for a long time to feel at home.
家にいると感じるためには、長い間その場所に住むことが重要です。
Many people maintain a friendship for many years despite distance.
多くの人々は距離があっても何年も友人関係を維持します。
Some couples stay in a relationship for a while before getting engaged.
いくつかのカップルは婚約する前にしばらくの間関係を続けます。
Practical dialogue
I have lived in this city for twenty years and love it here.
私はこの街に20年間住んでいて、ここが大好きです。
That is great to hear! Have you maintained any friendships here?
それを聞いて嬉しいです！ここで友人関係を維持していますか？
Yes, I have known my best friend for ages, and we often meet.
はい、私は親友を長い間知っていて、私たちはよく会います。
It sounds like you have a strong commitment to your relationships.
あなたは関係に対して強いコミットメントを持っているようですね。
Absolutely! I believe it is important to stay in relationships for a while.
その通りです！しばらくの間関係を続けることが重要だと思います。
FAQ
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