I am learning english, i would like to know the difference betwen the words been and being because i've heard them used in the same way.
could you recomend me a link were i could speak english in internet with other english speakers?
Thanks in advance.
2007-03-21 20:33:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Been is in the past.
Being is in the present.
When they sound the same it is probably because the speaker is mispronouncing the word.
"He has always been a good boy before."
"He is being a good boy now."
Try www.mylanguageexchange.com to meet people who want to help you learn English.
2007-03-21 20:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to give an example, but as far as I know, "been" and "being" could never be interchanged. "Been" is a past participle and must be preceded by "have." "Being" cannot be preceded by "have." The people you hear are either using incorrect grammar or more likely, when they say "being" it sounds like "been." Many people don't pronounce the "g" on the end of words, especially when they speak quickly. And, it is quite possible that they are saying (bein' ) and you are hearing (been).
2007-03-22 07:31:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been is the past tense. Being is present tense eg.
BEEN ( past - has already happened)
I have been to the movies
I have been sick before
You have been naughty
She has been chosen for an award
They have been to the zoo
BEING (present - happening right now)
I am being attacked
She is being selfish
They are being unfair
If people are using it differently I'm pretty sure they are using incorrect grammar. My mom's an ESL teacher, I'll check with her if you need more detail.
2007-03-22 03:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Been - past participle of the verb to be.
Used in all perfect tenses(present, past, future)
Present perfect - I have been in the United States.
Past perfect - I had been in the shop before I came here.
Future perfect - I will have been here for six weeks.
Used in the passive
e.g It has been taken to the printers.
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Being - present participle of the verb to be
Usually only found in passive continous tenses.
e.g I am being followed by the police.
We were being taken to the cinema when ...........
2007-03-22 07:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by Paul H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have the link. Been means done, past; being means in the process.
2007-03-22 03:37:50 · answer #5 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋