Grammar- Simple past and present perfect
The simple past is used to talk about actions that began and ended in the past.
My mother was a teacher for five years.
The present perfect is used for actions that began in the past and continue in the present.
My mother has been a teacher for ten years. For the past five years she has worked as a primary teacher.
Additional Resources
Present Perfect
English Grammar Online
Unit 1 - Simple Past vs. Present Perfect
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