Present perfect is used for  something that happened in the past  

and which explains the present situation.

The structure we use for the present  perfect is subject plus have/has  

plus past participle plus object.

Before, the man had long hair.  Now his hair is short. Why? 

He has had a haircut.

Before, the woman had blonde  hair. Now her hair is black. Why? 

She has dyed her hair.

In Episode 5 of Fortune Blue, there are  several examples of present perfect.

Listen to Jimmy speaking to Daniel.

And instead concentrate on  how Bridget is also directly  

connected to the same people that have  taken Jenny and put her life at risk.

Jimmy is talking about a past  action, Jenny's kidnapping,  

and how that event affects  Jenny's safety in the present.

Look at the next example.

Like I said earlier, the phone was gone from  the house. She's spoken directly to Bridget.  

More than once.

In this use of present perfect, we know  that Jenny and Bridget spoke in the past  

and this is important now to  understanding the kidnapping.

The present perfect is a  great way to talk about an  

action that started in the past  and which explains the present.

Let's review.

I have eaten breakfast

Would you like something to eat? No thanks, I've just eaten breakfast.  

Meaning, I'm not hungry now.

I hope you've enjoyed this grammar  lesson. We'll see you next time.