We use “I have + past participle” to talk about life experiences. It means something happened at some time in your life, but the exact time is not important. This form is very common in daily English speaking.
For example, when you meet new people, talk in interviews, or chat with friends, you often share what you have done before.
You can say: “I have worked in an office,” or “I have traveled to Dubai.”
This structure helps you sound natural and confident. It is not about when you did it, but about the experience itself. Native speakers use this form a lot in real conversations.
◎ Important Points
- Use have / has + past participle
- Talk about experience, not exact time
- Do not mention yesterday, last year, or dates
- Use it to share personal or professional experience
- Common with words like ever, never, already
- Very useful in interviews and conversations
➤Key Concept
Sentence Structure:
Subject + have/has + past participle
Example:
👉 I have visited London.
Simple Explanation:
This sentence means the experience happened before, but the time is not important.
Speaking Tip:
Say the sentence slowly and clearly. Focus on pronouncing “have” smoothly.
➤ Common Mistakes To Avoid
| Common Mistake | Wrong Example | Correct Example |
|---|---|---|
| Using past tense | I have went there. | I have gone there. |
| Adding exact time | I have visited Delhi last year. | I have visited Delhi. |
| Missing “have” | I visited this place before. | I have visited this place before. |
| Using present form | I have go to office. | I have gone to office. |
| Wrong verb form | I have eat pizza. | I have eaten pizza. |
➤ Examples
- I have worked in a small company.
- I have learned English online.
- I have never tried sushi.
- I have met him before.
- I have lived in this city.
- I have finished my homework.
- I have traveled with my friends.
- I have seen that movie.
- I have used this app earlier.
➤ Practice Examples
A. Fill in the blanks
- I have ______ (visit) my hometown.
- She has ______ (complete) the work.
- We have never ______ (try) this food.
B. Correct the sentence
- I have did this job before.
- He have gone to office.
- I have watched this movie yesterday.
C. Speak Aloud Practice
- I have learned something new today.
- I have improved my English speaking.
- I have gained confidence in English.
Say each sentence 3 times aloud.
