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Gerunds & Infinitives 2: Some nuance about 'like/love/hate' etc and more...

Welcome to this module, where we’ll uncover some of the trickier sides of gerunds and infinitives!

Here’s what we’ll explore:

  1. The nuanced difference between “I like doing” and “I like to do” – two similar structures with a slight change in meaning.
  2. Verbs that take both a gerund and an infinitive with no change in meaning. It’s easier than you think!
  3. Some common expressions with the -ing form (e.g., “There’s no use crying over spilt milk”) that you’ll want to add to your vocabulary.
  4. How different infinitive forms can be used to talk about the future (e.g., “to be going to”).

By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of when to use gerunds and infinitives like a pro. Let’s get started!

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