be is the infinitive used after to, modal verbs i want to be a doctor. what would you like to be when you grow up? i'd like to be an engineer. i will be thirteen next year Been in the past participle used after has, have and had where have you been since the morning? she has been to london twice i hope this helps you alittle

I think the information on this link may help you. http://www.grammar-monster.com/easily_confused/being_been.htm

Be VS Been: Been is more often used in past tense and present,(basing this on my own usage of the word) Ex: Has this been done? No, this has not been done, or yes, this has been done Be is (again coming from how I use the words more) more future tense Ex: This will be fun (i.e. I have not experienced it yet, but I presume/anticipate that it will be) I can't wait for finals to be done.