02.12.2025_Hiking & Natura Activities_Present Perfect Continuous

📘 1. Grammar: Present Perfect Continuous

Form: have/has + been + -ing
Used for activities that started in the past and continue to now OR have a present result.

When we use it:
• Ongoing activities – I’ve been hiking more this year.
• Duration – She has been walking for two hours.
• Recent activity with a current result – I’m tired because I’ve been climbing all morning.

Compare:
Present Perfect (result): I’ve climbed three peaks this month.
Present Perfect Continuous (activity): I’ve been climbing all day.

🏞️ 2. Grammar Practice 

Complete the sentences using the present perfect continuous.
1. I ____________________ (walk) in the mountains more often this autumn.
2. She ____________________ (look) for a new hiking trail near her town.
3. We ____________________ (plan) a weekend trip to the High Tatras.
4. They ____________________ (hike) since early morning.
5. My friend ____________________ (train) for a long-distance walking event.
6. I’m out of breath because I ____________________ (climb) a very steep hill.
7. People ____________________ (visit) nature reserves more recently.
8. He ____________________ (take) photos of forests and viewpoints all day.

🌿 3. Vocabulary – Hiking: Nature & Useful Verbs

🗣️ 4. Conversation Practice 

1. What’s one of your favourite memories from being in nature?
  → I loved a quiet morning walk in the Tatras when everything was covered in fog.
2. Have you ever had a funny or unexpected moment during a hike?
  → Yes, once I slipped in the mud and couldn’t stop laughing.
3. Do you have a favourite place in Slovakia where you enjoy going for walks or short trips?
  → I really enjoy walking near Štrbské Pleso.
4. What’s the most beautiful view you remember seeing outdoors?
  → The sunrise from Kriváň was incredible.
5. Have you been spending more time outdoors recently? What have you been doing?
  → Yes, I’ve been taking evening walks around my village.
6. Do you enjoy hiking alone or with someone? Why?
  → I prefer going with a friend because we talk and take photos.
7. Have you ever visited a place in nature that surprised you in a good way?
  → Yes, I was surprised by how peaceful the Slovak Paradise is early in the morning.
8. Is there a nature trip you’ve been wanting to take for a long time?
  → I’ve been wanting to visit Poloniny National Park.
9. What small things do you enjoy noticing in nature—sounds, smells, colours?
  → I love the sound of streams and birds.
10. Do you have any outdoor traditions, like Sunday walks or seasonal trips?
  → Yes, every autumn I go on a short hike to see the colourful trees.