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馃數 Love/Hate+ ing Love/Hate + infinitive - Love Hate Like Grammar - Love Hate Like Usage

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Love/Hate+ ing Love/Hate + infinitive - Love Hate Like Grammar - Love Hate Like Usage
http://www.iswearenglish.com/ How to use the structures: I Would like/prefer/hate/love (to Verb) I like/prefer/hate/love (to Verb) I like/prefer/hate/love (verb+ing) I like to do my taxes early, but I hate doing them.. Part of the Playlist "1500 series Grammatical Structures in English"
Master the subtle differences between using "-ing" and the "infinitive" with common English verbs like Like, Love, Hate, and Prefer! 馃嚞馃嚙

In this lesson, we break down the grammar rules that often confuse English learners. You'll discover:

The Conditional Rule: Why we always use the infinitive after "I would..." (e.g., I would hate to live there).
The "Good Idea" vs. "Real Feeling" Distinction: Learn why saying "I like to do my taxes" means something very different from "I like doing my taxes."
Practical Examples: See these constructions in action with everyday scenarios to help you speak more naturally.
Whether you're prepping for an exam or just want to improve your conversational English, this video will help you understand these subtle nuances in meaning.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Like, Love, Hate, and Prefer 0:25 - Using the Conditional (I would...) 0:41 - Gerund vs. Infinitive: The basic rule 1:02 - The subtle difference in meaning (with examples) 1:53 - Summary and Recap

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