How to use GERUNDS and INFINITIVES | Confusing English Grammar

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  • @nino17107
    @nino17107 6 років тому +67

    To me this has always been one of the harder topic about English grammar, but thanks to this video everything is starting to get clearer... thank you Emma! :-)

  • @invariablyliveliness8278
    @invariablyliveliness8278 5 років тому +71

    She has given 100% natural explanation about gerund and infinitive...love you

  • @teacherrania99
    @teacherrania99 4 роки тому +6

    I'll never forget studying that course.
    Please, don't forget to check in.

  • @zceekiy2264
    @zceekiy2264 4 роки тому +29

    I love the way she explains gerund and infinitive; it is very useful and necessary to know the different usage of gerund and infinitives of the same word, and I have gotten much more clear now! Thank you!

  • @justabaday1445
    @justabaday1445 5 років тому +1586

    I wish I would stop starting to study for the exams last minute...

    • @halfbloodprince1380
      @halfbloodprince1380 5 років тому +56

      I made the same mistake last time that's why I'm here,No problem just focus on your aim.

    • @addrian2755
      @addrian2755 5 років тому +50

      That's definitely me right now.

    • @ydaddy6672
      @ydaddy6672 4 роки тому +48

      No need to write starting
      I wish I would stop studying for exam at the last minute

    • @jayenaw9999
      @jayenaw9999 4 роки тому +4

      WHY???

    • @afiafzal5630
      @afiafzal5630 4 роки тому +6

      me right now...

  • @xMari-Annex
    @xMari-Annex 2 роки тому +3

    You're just simply the best, Emma. You have explained this lesson in a way that everybody can understand. I'm your fan from the Philippines. 🙂

  • @Lisy1121996
    @Lisy1121996 6 років тому +183

    You are the best teacher! I love ❤️ you, thanks for your time Emma. Have a nice day!

    • @mmmEnglish_Emma
      @mmmEnglish_Emma  6 років тому +10

      Elizabeth Mesa I’m so glad to see you here!

    • @ginaldoschuina6558
      @ginaldoschuina6558 6 років тому +1

      Me too (From Brasil, Rio de Janeiro)

    • @dongivafck
      @dongivafck 6 років тому +3

      @@ginaldoschuina6558 If you have problems with listening skills or you don't even understand what you hear, so let me help you how to improve your ears to catch every single word especially when you watch movies. there's no magic to get this ability or skill in one day! but there's a particular way to improve it as much as possible. in fact you need to exercise your ears and also pay attention carefully. It may takes a long time to understand what's going on through movies or even in difficult conversations but If you practice over and over again, I promise you that you will see the results so soon. you're going to have better listening skills that you've never expected before. so I suggest you to check out our You tube channel "GoodWave" If would like to see the improvement quickly. each video contains some parts that took from movies and also has subtitles to help you understand well.

    • @Happyfamilychanels
      @Happyfamilychanels 6 років тому +2

      Stop thinking too much about your ex girlfriend , I sure everything will be okay soon .

    • @jurgenfischer7683
      @jurgenfischer7683 5 років тому

      Grey eyed Nicolas Why don't you just say: I'm in love with her. Like all we others.😄
      She is the best english teacher I've seen on UA-cam yet.
      She speaks clearly and slowly and yes: She is an amazing beautiful lady, so I know, what you are dreaming of.
      So don't stop dreaming.(gerund).😄

  • @Yamit-Biton
    @Yamit-Biton 4 роки тому +18

    Every lesson of you is interesting. I'm learning a lot from you and discover new things in each video. You're explaining great! Thank you Emma.

  • @cande_056
    @cande_056 4 роки тому +336

    I wish I could stop looking at the phone while I´m doing homework.

    • @twindexxx
      @twindexxx 4 роки тому +2

      My phone has a concentration mode i just disable all apps that distract me

    • @shahanghassan6069
      @shahanghassan6069 4 роки тому +2

      Me tooooo

  • @larabeatriz4170
    @larabeatriz4170 4 роки тому +65

    Emma, your explains are amazing. Thanks for share with us your knowledge. I loved watching your classes. ❤️

    • @akbarumar1382
      @akbarumar1382 2 роки тому +7

      If you dont mind, i would like to correct you.
      The right form is "Your explanation are amazing", because possessive adjectives is followed by a noun.
      And "Thanks for sharing with us..." Because it's a gerund, for more specific gerund after preposition.
      Hope it helps

    • @larabeatriz4170
      @larabeatriz4170 2 роки тому +1

      @@akbarumar1382 tks 😍

    • @bridgeteachers8739
      @bridgeteachers8739 2 роки тому

      @@akbarumar1382 "Your explanationS* ARE amazing"

    • @zaiholistic1
      @zaiholistic1 2 роки тому +1

      @@akbarumar1382 Well done for noticing Laras mistake, however i need to correct you also.. Your explanation was amazing.

    • @akbarumar1382
      @akbarumar1382 2 роки тому

      @@bridgeteachers8739 ho thank you, i didn't notice it

  • @dianasalgado7504
    @dianasalgado7504 5 років тому +9

    You're a great teacher. I learn so much with you, your videos help me to understand better. Congratulations, thanks so much for your time Emma, you're a precious person!!!

  • @emilumartell8851
    @emilumartell8851 3 роки тому +3

    Miss Emma thank you for taking the time to make this videos, they are helping me a lot. I´m sending you a hug from Perú

  • @linglingwijaya
    @linglingwijaya 2 роки тому +3

    this video really gives me an understanding of how to use gerunds and infinitives, although I still have to learn more because it takes time to realize it in my direct pronunciation practice with other people
    and thank you ♥️

  • @nangmaysaungmon5233
    @nangmaysaungmon5233 4 роки тому +125

    Me in my thoughts: *I wish I would stop watching anime while doing my homework!*
    Me in reality: *keeps on doing the same action and ignoring my thoughts*

  • @roshninair7004
    @roshninair7004 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Emma! Because of you I keep getting full marks in my exam. You teach wonderfully

  • @reckful6720
    @reckful6720 3 роки тому +4

    i had literally no clue abt this topic, and my exam is tomorrow this kinda made it clear, thx for the explanation ms.

  • @sprinklestylenlife
    @sprinklestylenlife 6 років тому +155

    Emma love the way you started this video. Please make a vlog once in a while so we can see how English is used in different situations and help us in English daily life conversations. Please like if you like this idea....lets see how many likes/votes we get..So then you will have to fullfill our request Emma

    • @mmmEnglish_Emma
      @mmmEnglish_Emma  6 років тому +21

      Sprinkles,Style'N'Life I love your idea! I’ll try to add a little more real life into my lessons now 😃

    • @rimshaali6562
      @rimshaali6562 6 років тому +2

      +mmmEnglish i want to join ur English online classes plz Tell me how should i?? i have English exams

    • @alizafar9491
      @alizafar9491 2 роки тому

      @@rimshaali6562 abhi join karni hai 😅😅

  • @MdZeeshanAlamOfficial
    @MdZeeshanAlamOfficial 2 роки тому +1

    The way you teach comes directly to my mind

  • @mehdi.z.9557
    @mehdi.z.9557 6 років тому +17

    THIS IS SUCH A HELPFUL VID....THANKS A LOT

  • @PavanKumar-zh9zd
    @PavanKumar-zh9zd 5 років тому +16

    1. I should start watching your "mmm english" videos every day.
    2. I stopped at a Restaurant to get some food.

  • @01angelicao
    @01angelicao 3 роки тому

    Maam Emma ! Watching you while you are teaching basic English . I think you are the best teacher in English ever I have seen in my life . Please try to check my Filipino English

  • @THESEARCHERIN
    @THESEARCHERIN 6 років тому +12

    I'' ll never stop watching your videos, Emma!

    • @ПетроваНина-ч2ж
      @ПетроваНина-ч2ж 6 років тому

      I remember watching your video for the first time. Since then I never forget to search for the new ones.

  • @repentandfollowallahalmigh3996
    @repentandfollowallahalmigh3996 5 років тому +5

    I regeret not watching your channel befor
    I love your explanition

  • @eliasbugmann6694
    @eliasbugmann6694 Рік тому +1

    ich kann es nicht vergessen mich für die kv lehre entschieden zu haben

  • @rgceducation8971
    @rgceducation8971 4 роки тому +8

    Hi, Emma, thank you for making these wonderful videos. This is my second one to watch. I do believe that your compound sentence examples should use a semicolon to separate the independent clauses instead of a comma. Thanks!

  • @vivianamaka7606
    @vivianamaka7606 4 роки тому +9

    I couldn't stop praising God for bumping into Emma's UA-cam channel.

    • @sghadim2017
      @sghadim2017 3 роки тому

      All the time I regret to eat sweets after eating and I couldn't do anything

  • @ValentinKitenge
    @ValentinKitenge 3 місяці тому

    A lot of thanks Mrs Emma, you're the best teacher

  • @irenelema8000
    @irenelema8000 4 роки тому +6

    I remember learning this!

  • @rubenabdiellopezarellano3058
    @rubenabdiellopezarellano3058 4 роки тому +7

    Estoy aprendiendo ingles, y me encanta este canal realmente me funciona como adicion a mis clases😁😁😁

  • @Red-id1kb
    @Red-id1kb 2 роки тому

    Can I just say the transitions are so good? I'm sorry I couldn't not help but to notice how good the transitions were!

  • @zahraa7_7
    @zahraa7_7 4 роки тому +20

    I never forgot the first time standing on the stage, I couldn't speak a single letter, and the audience laughed at me.

  • @christiancorrales136
    @christiancorrales136 4 роки тому +19

    I wish I would stop staying awake until late and having the bad habit of wasting my time in useless things.

  • @abcdj4826
    @abcdj4826 3 роки тому

    It's so good of you still responding to replies even after years...👍🏻

  • @martabayona1001
    @martabayona1001 3 роки тому +3

    Great lesson! Very interesting! Thank you for your wonderful videos. One question, are there any differences between like+gerund and like+to like? Thank you!

  • @AbdoWinwin
    @AbdoWinwin 6 років тому +7

    *thank you dear teacher*

  • @aidzarmusyaffa320
    @aidzarmusyaffa320 2 роки тому

    it is a good explanation about gerunds and infinitives, which are very useful. thank you for helping me to be better with my english, God bless you.

  • @adrianpontonmusic8934
    @adrianpontonmusic8934 4 роки тому +25

    I’ve taken a lot of bad decisions in lifetime, but I don’t regret about taking them, because I learned too much

  • @familiavalverde3145
    @familiavalverde3145 4 роки тому +11

    I wish I would stop studying for exam at the last minute

  • @kristinbunch4741
    @kristinbunch4741 3 роки тому +1

    Love your channel and short, concise descriptions and also practice questions. I stopped watching all the other long videos to watch yours 🥰👩🏽‍🏫

  • @hannahjankowska8175
    @hannahjankowska8175 5 років тому +5

    I wish I could forget spilling my coffee in front of my friends 🤣!

  • @krstglzn
    @krstglzn 3 роки тому +5

    I remember biting my boyfriend's lips with braces on my first date as I was in a hurry to get on the bus. Luckily he stayed alive ))

  • @sandarupremadasa7457
    @sandarupremadasa7457 Рік тому

    I remember waiting for her every sunday evening when I was a A Level student.

  • @celiamartin1442
    @celiamartin1442 5 років тому +5

    I wish I could go back in time and have had more confidence in myself in my teens.

  • @susanabraham194
    @susanabraham194 5 років тому +70

    3:20 WAS ANYBODY BITING THEIR NAILS CAUSE I WAS

  • @TCCDaily
    @TCCDaily 4 роки тому

    I am clear after your interpretation of
    all verbs. Now i can solve any problems related to thes topics.

  • @saxara21
    @saxara21 2 роки тому +3

    I want to stop waking up early on the weekends.

  • @goldfingers1753
    @goldfingers1753 5 років тому +6

    Stop looking to her eyes while you learning ❤️

  • @evgenymay
    @evgenymay 2 роки тому

    Hi! Thank you for distinctive and enjoying explanation! Can i say: "Remember to whisk the eggs before TO add the sugar"

  • @Queenvinny
    @Queenvinny 6 років тому +4

    Hey Emma mam thnx for ur all great English lessons for us😊i lyk to watch ur English lessons videos cuz its vry helpful to learn English nd its very clear to understand...luv uh Emma😘😘

  • @budoor-km7jk
    @budoor-km7jk 4 роки тому +12

    I wish I stop being too Shy , this is a bad habit😂😂

  • @stefan12yellow
    @stefan12yellow Рік тому

    X fin una teacher con carisma 🙏

  • @emiliotouma9386
    @emiliotouma9386 5 років тому +5

    I wish I could forget falling down because the floor was wet, in front of my friends.

  • @geovane4309
    @geovane4309 4 роки тому +31

    3:19 I was really bitting my nails when she said that
    I wonder if she is a witch🤔

  • @jorgeabrego5883
    @jorgeabrego5883 3 роки тому

    This is how I wanted to see you outside study room. I like this English class.

  • @lotner
    @lotner 2 роки тому +3

    I wish I could stop procrastinating

  • @qotika-
    @qotika- 2 роки тому +3

    I wish I would stop sleeping for 12 hours

  • @iamliamsingleton
    @iamliamsingleton 27 днів тому

    I studied linguistics (and now work as a teacher) and I was thinking about it the other day. I was trying to figure out a simple rule of thumb to differentiate between verb patterns containing a gerund or a to-infinitive. Took me an hour but I finally managed to come up with a rather convincing proposal.
    If V1 is the presupposing verb, i.e. its realisation determines the realisation of V2, then V2 will be a to-infinitive.
    Conversely, if V2 is the presupposing verb, i.e. determines the realisation of V1, then V2 will be a gerund.
    In a way, it makes sense as nominalisation is a way to semantically lend weight to a verb.
    Ex1: I stopped to smoke. --> I need to stop (my car for instance) before I'm able to smoke. (V1 > V2 = full infinitive)
    Ex2: I stopped smoking. --> It's impossible to stop smoking if you haven't taken it up first. (V2 > V1 = gerund)
    Ex3: As soon as I started to play better, I knew I would win that match. --> V1 "start" determines the realisation of "play better". (V1 > V2 = to-infinitive)
    Ex4: I started playing tennis when I was four years old. --> To take up a sport, you need to play it once first. (V2 > V1 = gerund)
    Ex5: I like to go to the park on my way home. ("Go to the park" is determined by "like", here referring to a habit.)
    Ex6: I like going to the park. (It's because I've been to the park before that I know it's an activity I like.)
    Ex7: Fortunately, I remembered to stop by the store to get some milk! --> I needed to remember that I had to go to the shop so I could stop by it. (V1 > V2 = to-infinitive)
    Ex8: "There's no milk left!" "There should be! I remember stopping by the store to get some yesterday!" --> I was able to stop by the store only because I recalled I had to go there. (V2 > V1 = gerund).
    Ex9: I decided to learn German. --> I have to take the decision before I can start learning the language. (V1 > V2 = to-infinitive)
    Ex10: I can't help laughing when I see him! --> The reason why I can't suppress my laughter is because I laughed first. (V2 > V1 = gerund)

  • @Khalednile
    @Khalednile 4 роки тому +75

    I will never forget breaking my heart by my ex-girl friend.
    I will never forget to wash my hands to fight Corona virus.

    • @stewiee7999
      @stewiee7999 4 роки тому +6

      Native speaker here, Your second sentence is perfect! Definitely wash your hands!
      However, your second sentence does not make sense. You mean to say "I will never forget having my heart broken by my ex-girlfriend" meaning she hurt or broke up with you and this broke your heart.

    • @emesheapetty4074
      @emesheapetty4074 4 роки тому +4

      For the first sentence, you could also correct it by saying "I will never forget my heart being broken by my ex-girlfriend.

    • @coolkoala282
      @coolkoala282 4 роки тому

      @@stewiee7999 could you explain the difference between this camera is used" to take photos" and "for taking photos".

    • @rrsc816
      @rrsc816 4 роки тому

      @Jakob you're sooo smart jakob

  • @Me-nq9uy
    @Me-nq9uy 4 роки тому +4

    I wish I could stop stanning EXO thus I can focus on my studies..but that not gonna happen,,😝

    • @ArtYaxo-l
      @ArtYaxo-l 3 роки тому

      same 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @stimulatingarts5015
    @stimulatingarts5015 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the video! you really cleared all the confusion in my mind. i will never stop watching "mmm english" from now.

  • @byjozzl3166
    @byjozzl3166 4 роки тому +6

    Hello I am an Boy from Madagaskar and I have a question: why are you standing there and smiling 2 minutes straight

    • @simonwzg4194
      @simonwzg4194 4 роки тому +1

      Jes mi frend im Rdjiif vrom indija and im sitting in a textile factoriy right now and doing child labery in stead of learninggg

  • @cande_056
    @cande_056 4 роки тому +4

    I regret to say that you didn´t pass the exam!
    I regret not studying a week before the exam.

  • @natureworld817
    @natureworld817 5 місяців тому

    I remember playing badminton with you last night.
    Remember to watch Emma's UA-cam videos for better English learning.

  • @يآفعيه-ك9ض
    @يآفعيه-ك9ض 6 років тому +34

    مين اللي عربي هون😁✌

  • @joselino7133
    @joselino7133 4 роки тому +34

    Q: What do you remember about your first date?
    A: I've never really dated someone

    • @rrajeshm
      @rrajeshm 4 роки тому +2

      Saw this comment just when she came to that part, here's a like for u

    • @basmabirafeek8522
      @basmabirafeek8522 4 роки тому

      I've tried online dating with2 boys are 19 girls.. and asked them to break up with me🙌🏻

    • @dirtyloccz5808
      @dirtyloccz5808 3 роки тому

      Same bro

  • @drisssadik6071
    @drisssadik6071 3 роки тому

    Who wants to improve his english, has to follow Emma's lessons without stopping it. 🍀

  • @crisjxmenez
    @crisjxmenez 5 років тому +5

    Bad habit: I start moving my legs when I'm nervous

  • @alinaa8949
    @alinaa8949 5 років тому +5

    I wish I‘d stop sleeping all the time

  • @MsFarax
    @MsFarax 2 роки тому

    I wish I had someone to practice with since it speaks another language where I live. I speak with my daughter sometimes and she corrects me all the time so I nearly give up. Thanks for you incredible videos Emma I really appreciate, really useful💕❤️

  • @annischmidt2407
    @annischmidt2407 6 років тому +14

    Stop beeing soooo beautiful

  • @maria-ts6ft
    @maria-ts6ft 5 років тому +9

    I remember praying that I don’t fail this test...✌🏼😅

    • @Zandoh16
      @Zandoh16 4 роки тому

      Guten Tag, mein deutscher Kamerad

  • @sayMyNameIfYouCan
    @sayMyNameIfYouCan 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the lesson. It's very useful 💛💙

  • @vishrai00
    @vishrai00 5 років тому +31

    I can’t stop biting my nails

  • @rajanasir3342
    @rajanasir3342 6 років тому +6

    ich liebe dich Emma ❤

    • @nguyetnguyen4892
      @nguyetnguyen4892 6 років тому

      Hallo!

    • @dongivafck
      @dongivafck 6 років тому +1

      @@nguyetnguyen4892 If you have problems with listening skills or you don't even understand what you hear, so let me help you how to improve your ears to catch every single word especially when you watch movies. there's no magic to get this ability or skill in one day! but there's a particular way to improve it as much as possible. in fact you need to exercise your ears and also pay attention carefully. It may takes a long time to understand what's going on through movies or even in difficult conversations but If you practice over and over again, I promise you that you will see the results so soon. you're going to have better listening skills that you've never expected before. so I suggest you to check out our You tube channel "GoodWave" If would like to see the improvement quickly. each video contains some parts that took from movies and also has subtitles to help you understand well.

    • @aymanojalile
      @aymanojalile 6 років тому

      Du bist sowohl lustig als auch lustig. Hhhhh. Warum hast du da oben gesagt?😵😵😵. Sie ist nur eine Lehrerin. Frage ich mich auch!!!. Kommst du aus ein Arabischen Land.? Einglisch, musst du nicht das Mädchen genau wie nennen. Achtung!!!!!

    • @rajanasir3342
      @rajanasir3342 6 років тому

      ich liebe Pakistan ❤🇵🇰❤😍

  • @mystudylife5175
    @mystudylife5175 3 роки тому

    I wish that I stop eating candy a lot. Btw love your tutorial!. This is my first time watching you and your hand movements, slow-talking make me understand it better. I loved how you used a real-life example at the beginning of the video. Stay awesome!

  • @saxara21
    @saxara21 2 роки тому +3

    I wish I could forget eating fish.

  • @maxai9128
    @maxai9128 4 роки тому +4

    I wish I could forget falling down the stairs in front of the whole school.

  • @bonskyoungest
    @bonskyoungest 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much sir for the addition of the material, this really helped me

  • @arestalon4730
    @arestalon4730 5 років тому +5

    I'll never forget speaking in public for the first time

  • @hinatabrez3358
    @hinatabrez3358 4 роки тому +3

    I should stop panicking for annual exams 😐

  • @Pipomusic10
    @Pipomusic10 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much for your class. At the end is all about getting in touch naturally with verb patterns but my students are not native speakers so it’s difficult for them to get this subject they need more understanding basis. They need to know why these verb patterns.

  • @akmakamaruddin2426
    @akmakamaruddin2426 4 роки тому +4

    a. Scientists have begun to research new ways of communication.
    Scientists have begun researching new ways of communication
    b. The teacher stopped writing on the board
    The teacher stopped to write on the board
    Hi, my question; which pair of sentences has the SAME meaning, CHANGE the meaning? Pls help...tqvm

  • @weising7302
    @weising7302 6 років тому +5

    stop to watch
    ....watch your video

  • @moonlitv3385
    @moonlitv3385 3 роки тому

    You are the best teacher i have ever seen

  • @levepalestina-fp
    @levepalestina-fp 4 роки тому +6

    I wish I could forget falling on my teacher in front of the whole school 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @adrianacarella6150
    @adrianacarella6150 5 років тому +7

    I wish I could stop cracking my knuckles; it really is bad for my hands.

  • @user-HB1824
    @user-HB1824 Рік тому

    No but really thank you so much, your explains were amazing. During my class I was so confused

  • @Ibuprofen200mg
    @Ibuprofen200mg 6 років тому +8

    Stop drinking beer on camera 0:47 !

    • @jojicore
      @jojicore 6 років тому

      King Alfred from The Last Kingdom can make it

  • @kunjkamra484
    @kunjkamra484 4 роки тому +4

    I wish I could forget falling down on stage front of so many people ...

  • @awelyasin2942
    @awelyasin2942 3 роки тому +1

    Emma love ❤ You are the best Teacher!!!

  • @manyaarora5036
    @manyaarora5036 4 роки тому +5

    I was biting my nails 3:15
    when she said it was gross

  • @bloomeriaame
    @bloomeriaame 4 роки тому +6

    Sinta didn't have a good attitude,she regretted out from her dormitory

  • @johnnypinkman7851
    @johnnypinkman7851 3 роки тому +1

    Many thanks for your clear and useful explain, and also the effects that help learning! nice and simple

  • @mikhail.shcherbyna
    @mikhail.shcherbyna 4 роки тому +5

    *I wish young people and I stop wasting time on Instagram or UA-cam (or TikTok)*

  • @helaritas
    @helaritas 6 років тому +8

    “stop procastinaiting!” 😅

    • @mariacebrecos303
      @mariacebrecos303 4 роки тому

      Procrastinating, please. We don't need nobody to mix up us more than we are yet.

  • @elsyalex2164
    @elsyalex2164 Рік тому

    The best English teacher!

  • @justabaday1445
    @justabaday1445 5 років тому +5

    I wish I could forget calling my crush by a wrong name accidentally...

  • @raywithagun7976
    @raywithagun7976 4 роки тому +6

    I WISH I COULD END THIS CORONAVIRUS 😂

  • @feelalive3197
    @feelalive3197 3 роки тому

    Thanks a lot it helped me a lot in my English exam and done a great job too also it's never gonna vanish from my mind keep making such videos...!

  • @jdm4164
    @jdm4164 5 років тому +8

    im a 15 year old and i play fortnite, not the ideal type to have a date