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Lesson 58 — How long you have been doing something

Say how long something has been going on, using for and since correctly.

Paid or MemberBeginner17 min

Level A2 General English

Lesson 58

You can describe familiar events, your own experiences, and other people's stories.

身近な出来事や自分の経験、人から聞いた話を説明することができる。

Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ

I've been learning English for three years.

英語を3年間学んでいます。

Situation場面

Aki answers a question she is asked often.

アキは、よく聞かれる質問に答えます。

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Takeaway

have been + -ing for the length, for a duration, since a starting point.