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My friend learns English. And he often uses “I have just finished”. Yet in America I hear people say, “I just finished”. Which one is correct/more correct?
(I read this 'Have just finished' vs. 'Just finished': What is the difference? but it seemed a little confusing — something about British English, simple past and present perfect. Could someone give a simpler answer?)
Both are correct.
I hope that is simple enough. If you want more, see below about British English, simple past and present perfect.
In American English, the form "I just finished" (past tense) is very common. In British English, a present perfect is more often used "I've just finished".
