PAST CONTINUOUS or PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS? | Which one do I need?

PAST CONTINUOUS or PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS? | Which one do I need? | + test

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2 жыл бұрын

English tenses | past continuous | past perfect continuous
Hi Everyone!
In today's lesson, I'm going to teach you the difference between the past continuous and the past perfect continuous. Both of these tenses are very similar, but are used in different ways.
Let me know how you did on the test in the comments!
If you refer reading about this topic, you can go to my blogpost! ☑️arnelseverydayenglish.com/pas...
Watch these other videos to help you master the English tenses:
☑️PRESENT SIMPLE OR PRESENT CONTINUOUS? • PRESENT SIMPLE and PRE...
☑️PAST SIMPLE OR PRESENT PERFECT?
• PAST SIMPLE or PRESENT...
☑️PRESENT PERFECT OR PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS?
• PRESENT PERFECT or PRE...
☑️STATIVE VERBS
• STATIVE VERBS | Englis...
If you’d like to learn about all 12 English tenses, you can download my 61-page info pack here: ko-fi.com/s/b66bf4d984
I created this resource to help you supplement your studies and to make learning the tenses as simple as possible 😊 .
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I hope this lesson is helpful! Thank you very much for watching 😊
Arnel

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@ArnelsEverydayEnglish Жыл бұрын

If you’d like to learn about all 12 English tenses, you can download my 61-page info pack here: ko-fi.com/s/b66bf4d984 I created this resource to help you supplement your studies and to make learning the tenses as simple as possible 😊 .

@sarav.c8353 5 ай бұрын

hi, i've seen in some videos that there are 16 verb tenses, what should I learn?

@tija2011 2 жыл бұрын

Given the fantastic explanations, it wouldn't be fair to our teacher to score anything other than a 100% on the test. Thanks a million, Teacher Arnel.

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

@rizmuhammad3305 2 жыл бұрын

so far she is the best English teacher on youtube for me...the way she talked and mentioned are very clear and step by step so the students dont get confused..love ya from jakarta Indonesia

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Would you prefer to read about this topic in my blog? ☑ arnelseverydayenglish.com/past-continuous-or-past-perfect-continuous-test/ Do you need help with any of these other tenses? ☑PRESENT SIMPLE OR PRESENT CONTINUOUS? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jZl4l81_mMmwmYE.html ☑PAST SIMPLE OR PRESENT PERFECT? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLNlp9WVztnUn6s.html ☑PRESENT PERFECT OR PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMmBkrOE18W4daM.html ☑STATIVE VERBS kzfaq.info/get/bejne/arujf6pqxMrIaas.html

@kamranmehtiyev7515 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks👍🏻💫💚

@warlieannbuyco1838 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😊

@SulemanMughal32 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this.

@javierfernandoagudelogomez1794 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this lesson, i got 7/8

@abdihalimyusufmohamed8903 Жыл бұрын

You have actually extracted new grammatical rules which is really amazing. Thank you for this useful lesson.

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy my lesson was useful. Thank you! :)

@mirzafasfi6378 Жыл бұрын

On behalf of all non-native students, I thank and appreciate your efforts to teach us English. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Keep on it.🤞🤞🤞

@haruka_niki 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t thank you enoughhh!! I’d been really confused for months to confirm whether the action would continue after the interruption.. no one actually went deep into it.. but you did!! Thanks a bunch 🥺🥺💕💕💕

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy this lesson helped! You're very welcome :) :)

@sadaftowheed6588 2 жыл бұрын

Very true

@eclecticeccentrickamikaze6526 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArnelsEverydayEnglish #5 can be written with "was" and "had been" as well. "I let Mike borrow my laptop because I had not been using it - This is also correct but with lil different meaning if not any reason.

@user-yu7bo3vp8h 2 жыл бұрын

@@eclecticeccentrickamikaze6526 Using? What it basically meaning? If I said "I paid using phone". It means using pay-sevise, using call-servise, maybe barter?

Жыл бұрын

I had been studying this verb tense for ages and finally I got it. Thank you so much for the explanation. Keep it up!! Have a great one!

@user-no7ef5qk4m 2 жыл бұрын

I had been studying like crazy so I decided to get a little rest !

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Nice example ;)

@khinaye1787 Жыл бұрын

I decided to get a little rest as I had been studying like crazy. Is it ok, too ? Pl, 🙏

@happyface3216 Жыл бұрын

@@khinaye1787 Yes, that is also correct.

@mare_tranquillitatis1969 11 ай бұрын

Perfect lesson, very well explained! 👍

@dragonchoi9657 2 жыл бұрын

Super easy to understand for anyone. I had been confused by the difference between past continuous and past perfect continuous since I started studying English, I understood well after watching your explanation. Thank you. You made my day.

@limaalpha2021 Жыл бұрын

I think in english language there are too many tenses that make foreign people confused

@nurlanqocayev3168 3 ай бұрын

Exactly, l've spent too much time to understand the differences between these.

@cesarmarinoforero1472 2 ай бұрын

You have no idea, Spanish is way more complex when it comes to tenses and conjugations. If fact English is a very practical language keeping in mind how complex other languages are. The thing that it differs a lot from Spanish or other languages, but if you focus on similiraties rather than differences, you will figure how easy learning English with the correct mindset, approach and guidance. Don't give up you will get it one day for sure and always repeat " English is easy" cause it actually is.

@rahulkhokher9970 2 жыл бұрын

You are one of the best teachers that I have learnt so far. Thanks for this.

@brommoputro 2 жыл бұрын

I have been completed my bachelor's and master's long ago but actually, I am being clear about my grammatical mistakes recently. Especially your classes are helping me the best. I can easily relate to communicating with myself the way of your listening techniques. It's really resourceful. Words could not be enough to express my gratitude to you. Thanks a lot!

@ahmedmaher1465 2 жыл бұрын

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@zeinabsleman2918 2 жыл бұрын

I got 8 out of 8..Thank you so much for this top notch explanation!👏👏 Can't wait for your upcoming videos! One of the best teachers on KZfaq..I really mean it❤❤

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Waahooooo! Great job on the test! Thank you so much Zainab :)

@learnwithfun1831 2 жыл бұрын

Plz visit👇 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iqimZbqXmpvcd6M.html For grammar practice questions and quiz

@iqballuhar1445 Жыл бұрын

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@samiashawi1961 Жыл бұрын

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@chuck4441 Жыл бұрын

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@englishwithsamee208 2 жыл бұрын

Arnel I am not gonna lie to you, I have actually attempted all of them correct. I have been working on perfect and perfect continuous videos in present and past tenses lately. I must say this, the way you have explained couple of your advance level structures, nobody has actually. Thanks a lot to be on KZfaq Arnel.🙏

@markfeehily5189 2 жыл бұрын

I've been studying for my IELTS test, and one of the course I need to learn is this chapter. Actually it's not easy for me to understand, but after I've watched this video, now I can understand it.. Thank you for your explanation it's really helpful ☺️☺️

@amiinboos7632 2 жыл бұрын

great job. Brother studying IELTS test, can i give when you are entering exam in result?

@sahilmehra290 Жыл бұрын

Did you pass your test ?

@ABHIJITDAS-fm8hm Жыл бұрын

One of the courses,not course. Because You are choosing singular among plural , not singular among singular .

@zezeee2010 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great teaching. Tomorrow we have an English exam and I hope I will get high grades by watching you Ms. Arnel!

@yongfang3483 2 жыл бұрын

This is great and no one could explain the difference better than you.

@bernarddupuy3846 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video. I’m French but I understand everything you are explaining. It’s very clear.

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Yahoo! I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you Bernard! :)

@lihualiu7889 Жыл бұрын

Arnel's grammar explanation is very interesting and easy to understand, thank you so much!

@user-lx4ox9yx2i Жыл бұрын

Fantastic explanation. I have understood all the rules by one time watching and it was quite amazing. I can't help watching it again and there's something I have noticed that when you watch the same thing again and again, you always find out newer things and that's a mystery. Thumbs up! I appreciate that! Cheers!

@romsoul3101 2 жыл бұрын

It's the most thoroughly explained lesson I've ever seen . You are wonderful teacher Arnel

@jogabonita77 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Arnel ! Your teaching method is breathtaking.

@marounaoun9413 Жыл бұрын

I had been studying this tense for a month until I found your content. It’s really good one . Thank you so much

@marounaoun9413 Жыл бұрын

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@Betterworldforyou. Жыл бұрын

You are very enthusiastic and I really like illustrations and props. You have a gifted talent to teach . Thank you from Australia 🇦🇺

@Jeanne_xia Жыл бұрын

You deserve to have much more suscribers ! You're such an excellent teacher! I'm thrilled to have found you on KZfaq. Lots of you may think the same

@user-iw9wd7kp2t 6 ай бұрын

She is best teacher in explaining the difference between past simple and present perfect

@szacsi80 2 жыл бұрын

You are great Arnel as usual. It would be good a downloadable pdf document to the lessons.

@nilsudonmez6201 2 жыл бұрын

I watch your videos before every English exam and they're really helpful. At the last exam I got 100/100. Thank you so much 🙂 You're doing great

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! That's wonderful!! Thank you :)

@murtadah6327 2 жыл бұрын

Your way of explaining a topic is simply great Ms Arnel. Thank you so much.

@davidricciardella7077 Жыл бұрын

Hi Arnel, i'm speechless when i see the quality of your videos and the way you explain the grammar rules . Thank you so much for helping me to improve my English !😘😘😘😘

@mor.r5450 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Arnel 👍 I'm on teacher training course and not only improving my English skills by watching your videos but learning teaching techniques as well. Million thanks 😊

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! I'm so happy to hear that my videos are helping you! :)

@carlosfelipeaguiar 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArnelsEverydayEnglish I can see crucial in-class techniques being not only used, but evolved to a whole new level by the use of technology, such as modeling and some mini-drills. I highly value teaching technique. In my country, almost all English courses/schools are not building teachers; they just want "ready-to-go teachers". Students constantly tell me my classes are better than my workmates and I don't like it. There's no pattern at all. :( Has teaching changed to worse in your countries, guys? I started to study 20 years ago, in an old method, with less resources but with teachers with much more technique, gladness, productivity and efficiency.

@mor.r5450 2 жыл бұрын

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@msgna4215 2 жыл бұрын

Your teaching method is breathtaking, I really appreciate your extremely helpful work. 8/8 Thanks a lot

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the test 💪! I'm really happy you liked this lesson:)

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@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Thank you for making me your Guru 🥳

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Well... I've been watching some of your videos and tbh, I have never seen a channel like yours. I could start with the argument of the stunning video edition, we can really see that you are putting all of your efforts into each video, and the attention that you give to your students on the comment's section is so wholesome to see! Wish you all the best.

@MS-wh8ky 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Arnel, for such a great lesson! Very clear and profound explanation! Can you please explain, why do we use in the sentence №10 (I was advertising / I had been advertising for months before I got my first customer) Past Perfect Continuous (had been advertising)? I got the point that we want to emphasize a long duration of the process of the advertising, but for most businesses, as far as I know, the process of advertising doesn't end after getting the first customer, so, in that case, action of getting the first customer is happening during the process of the advertising (it interrupts it, but doesn't stop and in that case we can only use Past Continuous)?

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! If the past perfect continuous is an interrupted action, it may continue after the interruption. It really depends on the context. And normally with the past continuous, the duration isn't mentioned. Hope this helps :)

@MS-wh8ky 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArnelsEverydayEnglish Thanks a lot:)

@user-wj2hj4bd8k 2 жыл бұрын

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@thejanchamikara1158 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your great teaching 😊

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm happy you like my lessons :)

@AmitJaiswalc34 Жыл бұрын

Hii Arnel the way that you explain grammer rule and structure is amazing because of this I can't stop myself to watch your videos . thank you so much for explaining about pc and ppt very well

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You are the ideal teacher that i have been looking for. I can't find any word to admire your efforts and knowledge; the only thing i can say is that you're the best.

@hauyingcheng6839 2 жыл бұрын

You know, I had been struggling on past continuous and past perfect continuous tense before I watched this video! (I hope I’m using right tense here!) Anyway, thank you for this amazing video and your efforts:)

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Great use of the tense Hau! * struggling WITH the past continuous .... ;)

@hauyingcheng6839 2 жыл бұрын

It’s clear now yeah! Thank you for your reply:) I really appreciate the extra effort you're making us these nice videos.

@afan6657 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArnelsEverydayEnglish Amel, you've been helping me on learning English, especially on perfect tenses and I really appreciate your videos! :) But besides perfect tenses I noticed that I'm struggling on choosing correct conjunctions (with, on, etc.). Would you make a video about it too in the future? I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you in advance :)

@berttkltan 2 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best videos for learning English, precise and interesting.

@eddiecheng6100 2 жыл бұрын

amazing explanation, starting from the big picture and then going into details with comparison. so clear!

@user-so7kq3rt2f 2 жыл бұрын

I got 8/8. Thank you so much for the video, it’s very clear to me about how to use P.C and P.P.C in different situation. Thanks again Ariel🙏❤️

@user-jm4zm7ot2w Жыл бұрын

I want to say thank you! Now I understand the things much more! I had been watching your videos for 4 hours, when I slept. Once again huge thanks! Kind regards

@user-py7ne6hr9z 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Arnel. You are the best teacher, I've ever met. I got 8/8 in the test and I like your teaching style.

@nandinisuman9351 2 жыл бұрын

It's incredible. After many years I have found such a magical method to learn grammar concepts.you are amazing mam.

@engin7787 2 жыл бұрын

I must listen this lesson for several times, because it is a long and a difficult lesson. Before to tackle the mini-test. It is well constructed lesson, but it doesn't eliminate the complications of the lesson! Tank you for your goodwill!

@RAMKUMAR-ej3wc 10 ай бұрын

Nobody explain the way you do , clearly.GREAT.

@marikiladze5752 Жыл бұрын

These lessons are so helpful.Thank you ❤️

@jbsc3252 8 ай бұрын

I was writing a letter for my mom at noon. We were playing cricket in the field . You were reading gothic novel. They were having their lunch at 1:30 pm. She was drawing a dog's picture . He was typing on the phone to her wife . My mom had been cooking chicken since morning . I had been bathing for 5 hours . She had been drawing a picture since evening .

@gregoriussudaryono260 2 жыл бұрын

Clearly explanation of the two English tenses, dear teacher. Thank you so much👍

@whiteheart3190 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Arnel As usual, perfect, clear explanation and arranged data. manyyyyyyy Thanks very much not enough for you!

@danielcalderon8727 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Arnel!!. 7 out of 8 in my case. Really love your lessons.

@user-nz4lo5fc3y Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I had been lookin for the explanation like this for many years before I found your video ❤

@selinazhang4483 2 ай бұрын

7/8, that was the best video I have watched on grammar tensing, and that's saying something, because I've been looking for these kinds of videos for AGES now! TYSM, Arnel!

@SulemanMughal32 2 жыл бұрын

Arnel ! Thanks Very helpful lesson. I was confused but now, I'm happy. Again thanks for everything!

@xualain3129 Жыл бұрын

I had been confused about the difference between these two tenses for a long time. Your explanation and examples clarified all my doubts. Many thanks, Arnel.

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that Xu! Thank you :)

@pranavmahajan4190 7 ай бұрын

You are a fantastic teacher. Animations make it so easy to learn these concepts. Thanks a lot!

@jettlincrend7501 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this lesson. Thanks a lot my teacher nice to see you again ❤️

@itsdahdah5008 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t be described more easier than this one 😌😌😌😌👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@taniapetkova2011 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen the best class! Thank you so much!

@pablomallcoheguy1334 11 ай бұрын

ARNEL You're The Best Teacher on You Tube !!!!!!! Without any Doubt !!!! Thanks a lot for your great Job !!!!! 🙏🙏

@sivabvbs2865 Жыл бұрын

even after watching multiple video's i didn't get clarity on these tenses. but finally today all my doubts are clear, thank you very much, your explanation is next level , please do make more video's.

@yamixa-gz 4 ай бұрын

7/8 The clearest grammar explanations I've ever heard. Thanks a lot 👍

@edsonrocha4356 3 ай бұрын

I got 100% on the test. Thank you for this useful class, Arnel.

@user-uj4xl5ct5y 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It is my first time learning past perfect can indicate duration. Thx a bunch!

@Nuha3552 2 жыл бұрын

Superb. Your teaching is very clear.

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'm happy it's clear :) :)

@yuitonary Жыл бұрын

I watch your video as my routine because your videos are so helpful. I got a full score at today's test.

@kayzinthawthaw169 Жыл бұрын

I got 8/8.Thank you ,Arnel. You are the best English teacher for me.

@hectorsedano9888 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Arnel your videos are pretty good, I´am improving my skills and getting better

@yasminemasht 9 ай бұрын

You are a very good teacher I enjoy the figures and the examples. Also, I reviewed with another KZfaq teacher as you recommended 🎉 But you are my favorite. All this clarifies the tenses.

@erycksilva4934 2 жыл бұрын

another amazing video, thank you so much Arnel, you helped and still helping me a lot

@bogicaracki9926 2 жыл бұрын

You’re just an amazing teacher. I had been following a lot of good channels until I decided that from now on I’m just gonna stick with you.

@chilakashalemraju3668 2 жыл бұрын

Really outstanding, so vivid. Thank you Arnel

@kirukiruba9317 2 жыл бұрын

It is about time, I have gotten clear idea To understand these 2 tenses after watching your video. Thank you so much arnel. Keep going.😍

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm happy this lesson was useful! :)

@roydogagante3985 2 жыл бұрын

I was admiring my beautiful teacher for a long long time

@LothoOdy 2 жыл бұрын

very clear to understand Arnel sensei

@eddiecheng6100 2 жыл бұрын

I really like that you don't have other irrelevant expressions, remarks, but just focus on the content!

@hiddennameromantic8820 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching a video with insightful ideas for us. I comfort this your lesson video is an elementary phenomenon. I love teaching somebody with a new idea my life. There was a student being happier about his favourite video for you. I always suggest sending important videos to them. It would be a great lesson. They always clarified your explanation without confusing things. I'd say to thank you for your continued support.

@mauriziopili5980 Жыл бұрын

After listening to your class, I couldn't help getting 8 out of 8! You're the best!

@huangshufen2211 Жыл бұрын

best video for the mentioned grammar ever!!! thanks for sharing

@Alie- 2 жыл бұрын

I've got 8/8. You have new subscriber here, I've been watching some of your lessons lately your 1 of the best teacher on you tube, you caught my attention I love the way you teach it's easy to understand, I've learned a lot from you already and I'm going to watch all of your lessons from now on.

@jarekgorak942 2 жыл бұрын

Short and to the point. Thanks Teacher have a nice Saturday 👌👍😀

@hannahbi4786 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Great lesson as always.

@eithaephyu1726 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Teacher Arnel I got 8 out of 8 ✨ I'm trying to get a good band in IELTS test I didn't know how do I start to learn English And you are the best answer for me 💗 I'll watch your lessons day by day and I'll try to improve my English Thanks again ✨🍀

@Xiangloey2711 8 ай бұрын

i love all of your videos. they are so helpful and easy to understand. thanks a lot teacher Arnel.

@sadaf7198 2 жыл бұрын

I got 10 out of 10. you are an amazing teacher, the way you review and summarize what you say after every few minutes is very good. thanks a lot.

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

🥳 Great job! Thank you so much :)

@yangsheng1258 2 жыл бұрын

I had been confusing for long time before I listening your class. I got all 8 tests right. Thank you very much.

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! 💪

@harisnoor7672 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooooooo much i had not seen and learn this grammar structure before 💖 god bless you😊

@albanskirba4106 2 жыл бұрын

Great and clear as always ! Thanks

@maylim3603 3 ай бұрын

i am so happy , i can understand tenses after see your video , it's so helpfull , tq and tq

@chitraramalingam2433 Жыл бұрын

Time saving ❤️ crystal 🔮 Clear explanations easy to understand. Thank you mam ❤️ from India 🇮🇳

@rexking3513 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Arnel! Best teacher ever!

@mahr-899 Жыл бұрын

Your explanations are always extremely clear.

@SingleStepEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

This is always a challenging grammatical point for my university students. Thank you for explaining this so clearly and the review was superb.

@ArnelsEverydayEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your nice comment! I love hearing from other teachers and I'm happy you liked this lesson :)

@DouglesMauricio 2 жыл бұрын

You are the best, very concise!

@breaktio Жыл бұрын

Hi, it was really helpful, I got 8 out of 8. 1.- I was trying to fall asleep when I heard a strange noise. (ok) 2.- I put in earplugs because my roommate was listening to heavy metal. (ok) 3.- Kai finally beat Keira at chess because he had been practicing. (ok) 4.- The phone had been ringing for 10 minutes when someone finally answered it. (ok) 5.- I let Mike borrow my laptop because I wasn´t using it. (ok) 6.- Amy had been living in the same house for 45 years, so her move was unexpected. (ok) 7.- I had been sending out my resume for about 5 weeks before I got my first interview. (ok) 8.- I had been advertising for months before I got my first customer. (ok) Thanks a lot, teacher. =)