Diferences
between
PPS and PPP

Present
Perfect
Simple.

The present perfect simple
refers to a recently completed
action.

¨It is used with stative verbs
as well as action verbs

Example:
I’ve been a receptionist
for much longer.

It focuses on the result of the
action.

Example:
I have already written
ten e-mails.

It talks about recently completed
actions or habits that have a
conection to the past.

Example:
I’ve just sat down
for my break.

Present
Perfect
Progressive.

It talks about temporary ongoing actions or new habits

Example:
Recently, I’ve been trying to eat more healthily..

It is emphasises the duration of the action

Example:
I’ve been writing emails all day.

It is only used with action verbs

Example:
I have been working here since 2010.

It is used to talk about ongoing actions and to emphasise their duration.