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I have studied English for 10 years. vs I have been studying English for 10 years.

Both phrases are fine/correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I have studied English for 10 years' implies that the studying is completed, while 'I have been studying English for 10 years' suggests an ongoing action. The choice between the two phrases depends on if you want to emphasize the duration of the study as a completed action or as a continuous process.
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I have studied English for 10 years.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a completed action of studying English for a specific duration.

This phrase is used to express that you have completed studying English for a period of 10 years.

Examples:

  • I have studied English for 10 years, and now I am fluent in the language.
  • She has studied English for 10 years, so she is very knowledgeable about grammar rules.
  • Jan 14, 2018 ... Hi. Please tell me If I can say "I have studied English for 10 years" in the situation like this: We have a new teacher of English and we ...
  • Aug 3, 2017 ... What is the difference between I have studied english for 10 years and I have been studying engli... What is the difference between I'm ...
  • May 15, 2014 ... A person who accepts “I have studied English for 10 years but I stopped two days ago.” wants to emphasis that he studied until very recently.
  • ... I have studied English for 10 years. Passive: English has been studied for 10 year. PAST PERFECT TENSE Form: Active: S + had + V3 + O. Passive: S + had ...
  • Dec 13, 2014 ... I have studied English for 10 years / since 1998 (Now 100% of "continuation of 10 years of studying English"). I have been studying English ...
  • I have studied English for 10 years in school and then 2 more years in high school . Later in University i choose English and Business as my main subjects ...
  • I have studied English for 10 years in school and then 2 more years in high school . Later in University i choose English and Business as my main subjects ...
  • I have studied English for 10 years. They have lived in this neighborhood for only 3 months. I have known her for 4 days. This TV show has been on TV for 2 ...
  • Jun 3, 2020 ... I have studied English for 10 years at school and later on improved it at work - mostly by reading computer science literature and talking ...
  • Apr 15, 2020 ... I have studied English for 10 years. They have lived in this neighborhood for only 3 months. I have known her for 4 days. This TV show has ...

Alternatives:

  • I studied English for 10 years.
  • I have been learning English for 10 years.
  • I have been taking English classes for 10 years.
  • I have dedicated 10 years to studying English.
  • I have spent 10 years studying English.

I have been studying English for 10 years.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate an ongoing action of studying English for a specific duration.

This phrase is used to express that you have been continuously studying English for a period of 10 years.

Examples:

  • I have been studying English for 10 years, and I still have more to learn.
  • She has been studying English for 10 years, and her proficiency has greatly improved.
  • Jul 24, 2021 ... I have been studying English for 10 years. I wondered why I don't have any confidence on chatting in English with my friends. What are some ...
  • May 15, 2014 ... I have been studying English for 10 years, but I stopped two days ago. Does it sound all right to English speakers? Keith ...
  • Apr 25, 2020 ... I have been studying English for 10 years, but all French pronunciation, especially words written in the same way, overlaps when I speak ...
  • Dec 15, 2021 ... I have been studying English for 10 years (mostly in school), I consider myself fluent and honestly I don't remember what it was like when I ...
  • Dec 13, 2014 ... I have been studying English for 10 years / since 1998 (emphasis on continuation by 'present perfect+progresive'). Result/Consequence. I have ...
  • I have been to Australia, Austria, Switzerland... 4. I'm studying English right now. 5. I have been studying English for 10 years.
  • Mar 27, 2019 ... ... I have been studying English for 10 years but I'm still a beginner “ but your English sounds natural.
  • In English, the sentence "J'étudie l'anglais depuis 10 ans" is: I have been studying English for 10 years.
  • For, since, how long, lately, recently. S+have/has+been+v b-ing Ex: I have been studying English for 10 years. S+had+ ...
  • ... I have been studying English for 10 years, which allows me to develop in the areas of my competences.<br>I am an enthusiastic person, eager to be part of a ...

Alternatives:

  • I have been learning English for 10 years.
  • I have been taking English classes for 10 years.
  • I have been dedicated to studying English for 10 years.
  • I have been immersed in English studies for 10 years.
  • I have been focused on studying English for 10 years.

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