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We use the present perfect continuous for an activity that has recently stopped or just stopped.
- You're out of breath. Have you been running? (you're out of breath now)
- Paul is very tired. He's been working very hard. (he's tired now)
We often use the present perfect continuous in this way, especially with how long for... and since... . The activity is still happening or has just stopped.
- How long have you been learning English? (you're still learning English)
- Time is still watching television. He's been watching television all day.
- Where have you been? I've been looking for you for the last half hour.
You can use the present perfect continuous for actions repeated over a period of time.
- Debbie is a very good tennis player. She's been playing since she was eight.
- Every morining they meet in the same cafe. They've been going there for years.
Compare I am doing and I have been doing.
 - Don't distrub me now. I'm working. - We need an umbrella. It's raining. - Hury up! We're waiting. |
 - I've been working hard, so now I'm going to have a rest. - The ground is wet. It's been raining. - We've been waiting for an hour. |
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