English Grammar | GERUNDS in 5 simple steps

English Grammar | Gerunds | ING form Today it's all about GERUNDS! Boost your English grammar by learning easy and simple rules! Understand WHY we use gerunds, and how to apply them in your day-to-day life. UPDATE: I am working on changing my website so you may not be able to get the list of gerunds I mention in this videos. But, here it is.... 1. AVOID – I avoid eating too much sugar. 2. CAN’T BEAR* – I can’t bear sitting in the sun 3. CAN’T HELP - I can’t help thinking about him. 4. CAN’T STAND* – I can’t stand waiting in lines. 5. CELEBRATE – We celebrated passing our exams. 6. CONSIDER – I’m considering quitting my job. 7. CONTEMPLATE – I’m contemplating getting a tattoo. 8. DEFER – We deferred making payments for another month. 9. DELAY – I delayed going to university until I was 20. 10. DISCUSS – We discussed expanding the business. 11. DISLIKE – I dislike showering before bed. I prefer* showering in the morning. 12. DREAD – I’m dreading seeing my dentist later. 13. ENCOURAGE – Doctors encourage eating healthily. 14. ENJOY – I enjoy drinking white wine. 15. ENTAIL – My job entails traveling to the Middle East. 16. ESCAPE – The criminal managed to escape being captured. 17. FINISH – We finished repainting the guest room. 18. IMAGINE – Imagine lying on the beach under the sun. 19. INVOLVE – Writing a blog involves thinking of new ideas constantly. 20. KEEP – Yes, you can keep using my pen. 21. MENTION – She mentioned leaving work early. 22. DON’T MIND – I don’t mind sitting in the back row. 23. MISS – I miss living with my parents. 24. POSTPONE – We postponed having the meeting until Tuesday 25. PRACTICE – I practice writing Chinese characters every day. 26. QUIT – I quit smoking. 27. REMEMBER – I remember drinking a lot of orange juice when I was pregnant. 28. RESENT – He resents paying his ex-wife every month. 29. RESIST – I can only resist eating chocolate for so many days. 30. SUGGEST – I suggest seeing a doctor. 31. TRY – We tried opening the door, but it was locked. 32. UNDERSTAND – I understand feeling lonely during the lockdown. *can also be followed by an infinitive Some common verbs such as 'like, love, hate' can also be followed by a gerund. But, they can also be followed by an infinitive with a slight change in meaning. This is why they are not included in this list. 🚀If you SUBSCRIBE to my channel and turn on those NOTIFICATIONS, you'll never miss a lesson. 📚 LEARN ENGLISH WITH ME IN GRAVOTION: ✅ Complete B1 to C1 English grammar course made from my most popular videos ✅ 200+ PDFs and practice worksheets, downloadable to study at your own pace ✅ Private community of English learners worldwide ✅ Learn on your schedule with lifetime access 👉 Start learning today at: www.gravotion.com I hope this lesson is helpful! Thank you very much for watching 😊 Arnel