In this post, we’ll look at verbs that can be followed by either the to-infinitive or a gerund (the -ing verb form). The meaning of these verbs changes depending on which form follows them. After reading the post, try the exercise to practice using these verbs.
Hello mommies and daddies out there!
So here you are, talking to your baby or toddler in English all day long, doing your best to help them grow up bilingual in those ordinary, everyday moments. And you’re doing great!
But every now and then, there comes a moment when you wish you had just the right phrase for a certain situation — and you’re not quite sure what it is… or you don’t even realize there’s a more natural expression than the one you’re using.
For example, “Easy does it” — something you might say when you want your little one to slow down, be careful, and stay steady, just like in the picture below.
Read on for more phrases like this that will make the English you use with your child sound even more natural and effortless.
Hey there, idiom fans! Ready to roll up your sleeves (1) and jump into some hands-on (2) learning? Today, we’re exploring a lively collection of common idioms all about hands. And don’t just sit back—there are plenty of practice exercises waiting for you. So dive in, learn, practice, and use the idioms so they don’t slip through your fingers (3)!
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