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How to talk about periods that start in the past and continue in the present.
Adding to 'recent past' and 'period to the present' meanings of the Present Perfect Simple
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A great British director in Rome
Peter Brook is one the great theatre directors of the twentieth century. His 1970 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream made theatre history.
On Friday April 12 at 8pm the Teatro Valle Occupato is screening 'The Tightrope', a documentary about Brook by his son, Simon Brook. The film will be followed by a public debate with Peter Brook.
You can book tickets by sending an email to peterbrook.tvo@gmail.com
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