Cómo usar el GERUNDIO y el INFINITIVO en inglés 🙉 | Gramática inglesa

Introduction and Greetings

The video begins with greetings and introductions.

Greetings and Introductions

• The video starts with a warm welcome and greetings from the speaker.

• The speaker asks how the viewers are doing.

• The speaker mentions that in this video, they will be discussing gerunds and infinitives.

Gerunds after Prepositions

This section focuses on the use of gerunds after prepositions.

Gerunds after Prepositions

• Gerunds are used after prepositions like "in," "on," "by," "for," etc.

• Examples of using gerunds after prepositions are given, such as "afraid of flying" or "interested in studying English."

• It is important to learn verb patterns for certain verbs that require gerunds after them, such as love/hate, enjoy, fancy, mind, stop, finish.

Gerunds after Certain Verbs

This section discusses the use of gerunds after certain verbs.

Gerunds after Certain Verbs

• After certain verbs like love/hate, enjoy, fancy, mind, stop, finish, gerunds are used.

• Learning these verb patterns can be tricky but practicing full sentences and phrases helps develop an instinct for correct usage.

Practice Full Sentences and Phrases with Gerunds

This section emphasizes the importance of practicing full sentences and phrases to improve understanding and usage of gerunds.

Practice Full Sentences and Phrases with Gerunds

• Instead of just memorizing lists of words or verb patterns, it is recommended to practice using gerunds in complete sentences.

• This helps in developing a better understanding and intuition for correct usage.

• Examples of sentences using gerunds are given, such as "I love skiing" or "I hate eating carrots."

Gerunds after Certain Verbs and Prepositions

This section discusses the use of gerunds after certain verbs and prepositions.

Gerunds after Certain Verbs and Prepositions

• Certain verbs and prepositions require the use of gerunds.

• Examples are given, such as "I fancy eating chicken tonight" or "I need to buy some shoes."

• The speaker emphasizes that practicing full sentences is key to mastering gerund usage.

Learning English with Gerunds

This section highlights the importance of using gerunds while learning English.

Learning English with Gerunds

• Learning English can be challenging, but using gerunds correctly is essential.

• Using gerunds helps express ideas and actions accurately.

• The speaker encourages practicing speaking and writing in complete sentences to improve fluency.

Use of Gerund vs Infinitive

This section explains the difference between using a gerund and an infinitive.

Use of Gerund vs Infinitive

• In Spanish, it is common to say "drink wine" instead of "to drink wine," which can be confusing when translating into English.

• In English, we use gerunds (verb + ing) in certain situations, while infinitives (to + verb) are used in others.

• The speaker gives examples like "drinking wine is a pleasure" (gerund) or "this book is difficult to read" (infinitive).

Infinitive with "to"

This section focuses on the use of infinitives with "to."

Infinitive with "to"

• Infinitives with "to" are used after certain verbs like want, need, plan, promise, etc.

• Examples are given, such as "I would like to go to Ibiza this summer" or "I plan to study English."

• The speaker emphasizes that infinitives are also used when giving a reason or purpose.

Using Infinitives for Reasons and Purposes

This section discusses the use of infinitives for reasons and purposes.

Using Infinitives for Reasons and Purposes

• Infinitives are used when giving a reason or purpose.

• Examples are provided, such as "I went to Peru to visit my friend" or "Philip went to the beach to get a tan."

• The speaker explains that the result may not always match the purpose.

Other Uses of Infinitives

This section mentions other uses of infinitives.

Other Uses of Infinitives

• There are various other situations where infinitives are used.

• Examples include expressing ability (can, may), obligation (must), suggestion (should), possibility (could), and conditional statements (would).

• The speaker advises practicing using these verb forms in different contexts.

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Learning English through Practice

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of practicing English and provides tips on how to improve language skills.

Practicing English

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of practicing English regularly.

• It is suggested to listen to and speak in English as much as possible.

• Practicing phrases and feelings in English can help improve language skills.

• Engaging in conversations and role-playing exercises can be beneficial for learning English.

Language Tips

• Avoid eating before going to bed, as it may affect sleep quality.

• Reading helps in learning English effectively.

• Sharing examples and leaving comments can enhance grammar practice.

• Reading extensively and paying attention to verb forms after certain verbs aids progress.

Conclusion

The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to read and listen to English content as much as possible. They also invite viewers to visit their website for additional resources, including audio videos, idioms, and a shop with materials for improving English skills.