every day from 9 to 7 for three months

[BestBuddy]

The rules of English grammar say that for repeated actions we use the present simple, but for showing the length of time we use the perfect. But what if I want to express both, which rule is more important and what tense should I use?

I work on it almost every day from 9 to 7 for three months.
I've been working on it almsot every day from 9 to 7 for three months.

 

[5jj]

The rules of English grammar say that for repeated actions we use the present simple, but for showing the length of time we use the perfect.

Where did you find that information?

I work on it almost every day from 9 to 7 for three months. No.
I've been working on it almost every day from 9 to 7 for three months. OK.

 

[BestBuddy]

Where did you find that information?

Everywhere. Every single grammar book and YouTube teacher tells about it.

Here's the first video I came across just now. Look at 2:00 and 3:00

 

[5jj]

I work on it almost every day from 9 to 7 for three months.

That is possible in a situation such as this:

I work on it almost every day from 9 to 7 for three months, then I have two months completely free before starting again.

 

[BestBuddy]

Where did you find that information?

Everywhere. Every single grammar book and YouTube teacher tells about it.

Here's the first video I came across just now. Look at 2:00 and 3:00

 

[Tarheel]

Everywhere. Every single grammar book and YouTube teacher says it.

Here's the first video I came across just now. Look at 2:00 and 3:00

 

[BestBuddy]

OK, thanks! Got it. The rule of the perfect continuous is more important than the rule of the present simple.

I study these books for four hours a day, almost every day, for many months.
I've been studying these books for four hours a day, almost every day, for many months.

I learn English for three years, every day for four hours, from 6 to 10.
I've been learning English for three years, every day for four hours, from 6 to 10.

 

[5jj]

Everywhere. Every single grammar book and YouTube teacher tells about it.

The information on the site you gave a link to is rather over-simplified.