Lecciones
Gerund vs infinitive
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Intro
Welcome to this module on gerunds and infinitives! These two grammatical concepts can be confusing for English language learners. Understanding the difference between gerunds and infinitives is important for effective communication. In this module, we will explore the different ways in which they can be used in sentences. So, let's get started!
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Mów teraz
agree to do something
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Mów teraz
I agreed to babysit my nephew tonight.
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Mów teraz
promise to do something
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Mów teraz
She promised to pick us up from the station.
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Mów teraz
hope to do something
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Mów teraz
I hope to see you again next week.
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Powtórz ze słuchu
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Przetłumacz teraz
Aquí tienes algunos ejemplos de verbos seguidos del infinitivo: aceptar hacer algo
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Przetłumacz teraz
He aceptado cuidar a mi sobrino esta noche
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Przetłumacz teraz
prometer hacer algo
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Przetłumacz teraz
Ella prometió recogernos de la estación
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Przetłumacz teraz
esperar hacer algo
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Przetłumacz teraz
Espero verte de nuevo la próxima semana
Frases clave
make a commitment
hacer un compromiso
give your word
dar tu palabra
take on a task
asumir una tarea
Vocabulario
Frases clave
I hope to see you again next week if you agree to come.
Espero verte de nuevo la próxima semana si aceptas venir.
She promised to pick us up from the station after she agreed to help.
Ella prometió recogernos en la estación después de que aceptó ayudar.
I agreed to babysit my nephew tonight, so I will be busy.
Acepté cuidar a mi sobrino esta noche, así que estaré ocupado.
I need to make a commitment to finish my project on time.
Necesito hacer un compromiso para terminar mi proyecto a tiempo.
When you give your word, people trust you more.
Cuando das tu palabra, la gente confía más en ti.
It is important to take on a task only if you can complete it.
Es importante asumir una tarea solo si puedes completarla.
Diálogo práctico
Are you free to help me with my homework?
¿Estás libre para ayudarme con mi tarea?
I can help you if you want. I agree to do it.
Puedo ayudarte si quieres. Acepto hacerlo.
Thank you! I promise to return the favor.
¡Gracias! Prometo devolver el favor.
That sounds great. I hope to finish quickly.
Eso suena genial. Espero terminar rápido.
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Dialogue
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Remember
I will never forget meeting him for the first time
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Regret
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Dialogue
Test
Paraphrase the sentences
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