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I am in England for three months vs. I have been in England for three months

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paok1970
 
Reply Sun 29 Oct, 2017 09:13 am
If the following two sentences are correct, what is the difference in meaning between them?

1) I am in England for three months.

2) I have been in England for three months.

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centrox
 
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Reply Sun 29 Oct, 2017 09:28 am
@paok1970,
1) I am in England for three months: I am in England at present; the duration of my stay in that country is to be three months.

2) I have been in England for three months: I am in England at present; I arrived there three months ago.

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cicerone imposter
 
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Reply Sun 29 Oct, 2017 10:28 am
@paok1970,
1. Current
2. Past
centrox
 
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Reply Sun 29 Oct, 2017 10:38 am
@cicerone imposter,
cicerone imposter wrote:
1. Current
2. Past

2. Present perfect continuous


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