Thomas Celentano - English Gerunds and Infinitives for ESL Learners: Using Gerunds and Infinitives Correctly After Common English Verbs

Focus on English ESL Reference Series English Gerunds and Infinitives for ESL Learners Using Gerunds and Infinitives Correctly After Common English Verbs by Thomas Celentano Copyright 2012 by Thomas Celentano Revised 2020 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the express written permission of the copyright holder. For all inquiries, please contact us via our website, www.foebooks.com

T HOMAS CELENTANO HAS published seven books about English grammar for English students worldwide, has taught English as a second language for more than 20 years to students from all over the world, and has held directorships in various ESL schools over his career. He is also the author of two novels under the pen name, R. Cameron Bryce. To my students everywhere T HERE ARE CERTAIN AREAS of English grammar that repeatedly present hurdles to even advanced English learners. To my students everywhere T HERE ARE CERTAIN AREAS of English grammar that repeatedly present hurdles to even advanced English learners.

Knowing when to use gerunds or infinitives after certain of our English verbs can be tricky business. This text was written as a quick reference guide, and primer, to help students quickly find and understand the correct use of gerunds and infinitives after certain English verbs. The book was written for beginners, intermediates and advanced learners.

F OCUS ON ENGLISH Mini Series Books Making the difficult parts of learning English easy M ASTER THE USE OF GERUNDS and Infinitives after Certain English Verbs T HIS IS A BOOK ABOUT how to correctly use gerunds (verb + ing) and infinitives (to + base verb) after certain common English verbs. The book is organized by verb in alphabetical order. This Focus on English book contains a comprehensive listing of common English verbs that are followed by the correct usage of gerunds and infinitives after them.

The student will find explanations for each of the verb combinations, followed by examples of their correct usage in a sentence. Each chapter is followed by a practice and review section, which is designed to help the student reinforce the lessons from the previous chapter. The student is encouraged to use this book in three ways: - As a quick reference resource. The book layout and design make it easy for the student to quickly search for words or phrases of interest. - As a learn-by-example text. - As a grammar text. - As a grammar text.

This book was designed to help the student internalize the subject matter. The student is continuously challenged to generate, on his or her own, communication based on the lesson at hand. Reviews at the end of each chapter help the student to reinforce his or her new knowledge.

S TUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED to use this text in groups, when possible. In a group, the student can practice using gerunds and infinitives by listening and speaking, as well as reading, which should make learning easier, faster and more fun. Next page