Present Perfect Continuous Vs. Simple Past

You form itSubject + have/has been + main verb in geround + direct object + indirect object

Jessica + has been + talking + for a long + time

Such as

I have been waiting you I have been studying I have been there already

When

Time period HAS NOT FINISHED The actions HAVE NOT FINISHED yet ( For – Since) Time is NOT SPECIFIC

You use

Present Perfect Continuous

Present Perfect Continuous Vs. Simple Past

You form it

Subject + verb in past tense + objectJessica + went + there two days ago

Such as

I saw you yesterday She studied in the morning Carlos played soccer yesterday

When

Time period HAS FINISHED The actions HAVE ALREADY FINISHED ( For – Since) Time is SPECIFIC

You use

Simple Past