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since i am here vs since I've been here

Both phrases are correct, but they are slightly different. 'Since I am here' indicates a current state or situation, while 'since I've been here' covers a period of time starting in the past and continuing to the present.
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since i am here

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a current state or situation.

This phrase is used to express that something is happening or has happened because of the current presence of the speaker.

Examples:

  • Since I am here, let me help you with that.
  • I've been waiting for you since I am here.
  • Aug 22, 2009 ... I think that the only alternative to "since I've been here" is "since I came here" ( and never since I am here). The meaning of those two ...
  • Apr 27, 2015 ... Let me look at you, since I am here before you. I am so rarely simply quiet before you. The orange cat who'll soon wake you is always up before ...
  • Since I am here...I might as well ask about my favorite topic...Disney. This question is Not Answered. Paul Lewis Level 6 · Paul Lewis Mar 27, ...
  • Since I am here in Paris I have very often thought of yourself and work. You will remember that I liked your colour, your ideas on art and literature and I add, most  ...

Alternatives:

  • since I arrived
  • since I came here
  • since I got here
  • since I arrived here

since I've been here

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a period of time starting from the past and continuing to the present.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has been happening or has happened during the time the speaker has been at a certain place.

Examples:

  • I've been learning a lot since I've been here.
  • Since I've been here, I've noticed many changes.
  • Aug 22, 2009 ... It often rains here on the west coast, but the weather has been great since I've been here so I'm really lucky." Source: New Total English ...
  • That's changed since I've been here or even "that's changed since I've lived here" for instance there's a difference between. It's been a while since I lived here.
  • Jul 8, 2014 ... Since I've Been Here. Photo original. An original play exploring the complications of romantic relationships in all forms.
  • Nov 28, 2014 ... "For me, I feel since I've been here, my lifestyle has changed dramatically,'' he said. "I think me, I'm usually in my home, not venturing out very ...

Alternatives:

  • since I arrived here
  • since I came here
  • since I got here
  • since I've arrived

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