EPISODE · Jun 8, 2025 · 1H 1M
GERUNDS - ING verbs
from Charm English Pod · host Charm English
In this episode, we explore the power of gerunds in English—those versatile “-ing” forms that function like nouns. You’ll learn which trigger words demand a gerund, and you’ll practice high-utility chunks like I can’t stand and I’m responsible for in real-world contexts: starting and stopping actions, expressing feelings and emotions, making decisions, and tackling challenges. 📚 Further Reading & Resources Purdue OWL – Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitiveshttps://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/mechanics/gerunds_participles_and_infinitives/index.html Mango Languages – Gerunds in English: What Are They and How Are They Used?https://mangolanguages.com/resources/learn/grammar/english/gerunds-in-english-what-are-they-and-how-are-they-used Preply Blog – Understanding English Gerunds: A Guidehttps://preply.com/en/blog/english-gerund/EnglishAlex – 7 Ways to Use Gerunds (Including Passives!)https://www.englishalex.com/post/7-ways-to-use-gerunds-including-passives-audio-reading-included/VOA Learning English – Verbs and Gerunds in Speech and Fiction Writinghttps://voa-story.com/2017-11-03-verbs-and-gerunds-in-speech-and-fiction-writing/
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In this episode, we explore the power of gerunds in English—those versatile “-ing” forms that function like nouns. You’ll learn which trigger words demand a gerund, and you’ll practice high-utility chunks like I can’t stand and I’m responsible for in real-world contexts: starting and stopping actions, expressing feelings and emotions, making decisions, and tackling challenges. 📚 Further Reading & Resources Purdue OWL – Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitiveshttps://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/mechanics/gerunds_participles_and_infinitives/index.html Mango Languages – Gerunds in English: What Are They and How Are They Used?https://mangolanguages.com/resources/learn/grammar/english/gerunds-in-english-what-are-they-and-how-are-they-used Preply Blog – Understanding English Gerunds: A Guidehttps://preply.com/en/blog/english-gerund/EnglishAlex – 7 Ways to Use Gerunds (Including Passives!)https://www.englishalex.com/post/7-ways-to-use-gerunds-including-passives-audio-reading-included/VOA Learning English – Verbs and Gerunds in Speech and Fiction Writinghttps://voa-story.com/2017-11-03-verbs-and-gerunds-in-speech-and-fiction-writing/
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