Expressing experiences　ことがあります (Refer to DBJG Koto ga aru pp.196 - 198 for more sample sentences.)

 

Here are the structures to express one’s experiences. 


 

I have done … Plain Past form of verb +  こと　が/は　あります Negative: I have not done … （Plain Past form of verb +  ことは　ありません）

 

私は沖縄に行ったことはありますが、本土に行ったことはありません。 I have been to Okinawa but I have not been to the main island.

Assignment 1-3 A: Make 5 sentences to describe your experiences with Japan or Japanese food, products, etc.
E.g. 私の友達は日本に２回行ったことがありますが、私は一回もありません。　My friend has been to Japan twice but I have not been there even once.  (回 (かい) is a counter to indicate frequencies such as three times.)