I have already been vs I am already in touch with

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have already been' means that you have previously experienced or attended a place or event. 'I am already in touch with' means that you are currently communicating or connected with someone.

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I have already been

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that you have visited a place or experienced something in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about past experiences or visits. It is often followed by a location or activity to specify what you have already done.

Examples:

I have already been to Paris.
She has already been to that restaurant.
Have you already been to the new museum?
They have already been on vacation this year.
He has already been promoted at work.

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Look, I have already been married to Judith and we...
I have already been accused of not answering one question.
I have already been shunned, Mary.
I have already been called a Eurorealist for taking that stance, despite my optimism.
So if you are watching this, then I have already been killed.
Mr President, I thought the quality of my speech was worth two minutes, but it seems I have already been cut to the European mark.
So, in a way, I have already been 'sitting in an EU boat' for the last five years.
I have already been to Mr Gemelli's home country, I have also met with the original ombudsman and petitions committee of the Federal Republic of Germany. I have also been in Spain during the past week.
In fact I have already been invited and have attended, for the first time, the monthly meetings of the governors of the G10 central banks and in future I will be there every month.
My love, surely you recall I have already been circumcised.
I have already been asked about it several times.
I have already been to Sweden.
I have already been tested for poison, given herbal remedies, even leeched.
Thank you, but my mother and I have already been invited.
This is something that both Commissioner Verheugen and I have already been involved in.
I have already been told, Mr. Dean, that you do not believe in solitude.
I have already been assured from my right that this will be added in the Spanish version.
I have already been with you for a day.
This is just what I have already been saying - our problem is that, in our action programme, we are setting false priorities for Russia.
And you know Ryan and I have already been through this cabin once today.

Alternatives:

I have visited before
I have already experienced
I have already gone to

I am already in touch with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that you are currently communicating or connected with someone.

This phrase is used to express that you are already communicating with someone or have established contact with them. It is often used in professional or personal contexts.