Verbs of Emotion & Preference" (Best for Intermediate/B1)

Here is a concise summary you can use to explain your teaching approach to potential students or clients:

How I Teach Gerunds & Infinitives

I use a 3-step, conversation-first method that replaces confusing grammar rules with clear, practical patterns you can use immediately.

1. Guided Discovery (Elicitation)

Instead of lecturing, I start with real-life examples on screen and ask targeted questions so you can spot the patterns yourself:

Example: "I enjoy 'teaching'" vs. "I hope 'to visit' Brazil."
Check Question: "Which verb uses `-ing`, and which one uses `to + verb`?"

2. Visual Pattern Grouping (Grammar Demonstration)

I break down target verbs into simple visual categories on a shared board so they are easy to memorize and recall:

Category 1 (Gerunds / `-ing`): Verbs about hobbies, habits, or feelings (enjoy, avoid, finish, practice).
Category 2 (Infinitives / `to + verb`): Verbs about future goals, decisions, or promises (want, plan, decide, hope).
Category 3 (Meaning Changers): Tricky verbs where the form changes the meaning ("'stopped' 'smoking'" = quit vs. "'stopped' 'to smoke'" = took a break).

3. Immediate Live Practice

We apply the rule instantly through natural dialogue, prompting you to talk about your real life, career goals, and personal preferences:

Prompt:"Tell me two things you enjoy "doing" on weekends, and one thing you plan "to do" next month."

The Takeaway: You won't just memorize rules—you'll actively produce natural, correct English during the lesson and leave with a personalized cheat sheet to review anytime.