Recently and Shortly
Incorrect : I have shortly started learning French.
Correct : I have recently started learning French.
Incorrect : He will be back recently.
Correct : He will be back shortly.
Note : “Recently” means “not long ago” or “lately’. It cannot be used in the future tense. On the other hand, 'shortly’ means 'soon'. It can be used in any tense. You can say:
He visited me shortly after his return from London.
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