THE ROLE OF PRESENT PERFECT AND PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSES IN TEACHING FOR EFL STUDENTS
Abstract
The distinction between the Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous tenses poses persistent challenges for English as a (EFL) Foreign Language Learners. Mastery of these forms is crucial for developing accurate and fluent expression of actions linked to the present. This paper explores their pedagogical significance, the difficulties learners commonly experience, evidence-based strategies for effective teaching.
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