B1 GRAMMAR · PRACTICAL GUIDE

Since and for

Use since for a starting point and for for a duration.

Since başlangıç noktası, for ise süre bildirir.

STRUCTUREsince + point in time / for + period
BEST FOR · unfinished time continuing to now

See the pattern in use

POSITIVE
I have worked here since May.Mayıstan beri burada çalışıyorum.
NEGATIVE
I haven’t seen her for two weeks.
QUESTION
How long have you lived here?

Common learner mistake

I live here since 2022.I have lived here since 2022.

Read the structure again, then say the corrected sentence aloud as one complete phrase.

TURN THE RULE INTO A SKILL

Notice it. Say it. Use it.

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