Present Perfect rap!

I know that learning Present Perfect can be a bit of a headache..
Learning all those past participle verbs (been, seen,driven, eaten, etc.) can be hard but there are ways to make it easier on you.

You could for example choose the verbs that are similar and learn them first.
They might have the same ending or they might sound the same.

Here are some examples:


Come - came - come
Become - became - become

Teach - taught - taught
Bring - brought - brought
Think - Thought - Thought

Ring - rang - rung
Sing - Sang - Sung
Swim - Swam - Swum

Take - Took - Taken
Shake - Shook - Shaken


I found a video on Youtube of this teacher, who likes to call himself "MC Mr. StickStuckStuck!", and I've seen it help my students understand a little better how Present Perfect works.

See if this video can help you!




Some students love grammar (as I do!) so here are some exercises on Present Perfect from English Page - a really nice webpage that shows both tutorials and has many helpful exercises to practice grammar.

Present Perfect tutorial

Exercises: Simple past vs. Present Perfect


Enjoy and have a nice day!
Kristin