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Present Perfect Continuous: Learn English with a News Sentence [48]
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Hi there, this is Harry and welcome back to my English learning podcast where I try to help you improve your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The sentence that I have for you for today is - The two parties, traditionally staunch rivals, have been holding tense talks following the collapse of the previous coalition government last week. The present perfect continuous. Vocabulary words and phrases. Learn English with me. Enrol in VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com
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Recognise the present perfect continuous in English through have been holding tense talks. Two rival parties have been negotiating after the collapse of a coalition government.
The grammar describes discussions taking place over a period. Staunch rivals, tense talks and coalition government provide the political vocabulary in this short news example.
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