"Like to do" or "Like doing"? 3 differences explained: English grammar

I like reading or I like to read? I like to wear slippers at home. I like having a moustache. In this video we'll look at 3 situations when you have to use like + infinitive or the gerund (verb + ing). We'll also look at when you can use both without any change in meaning.

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1:43 LIKE + Infinitive to mean to perform an action 2:54 Like + Infinitive to refer to habits, customs or preferences 4:36 Like + Verb(ing) to refer to current states or situations

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[@cebalanguages6913]

This is the most clear explanation so far, I reckon. This topic can be very confusing since textbooks tend to simplify things saying verbs like "like, hate, detest, etc." only work with the -ing form, the Cambridge dictionary online distinguishes the usage with to infinitive and -ing the same way you do but the British Council (I saw the explanation in the section for teenagers) says the usage of to infitive with these verbs is American, whereas British uses -ing both for habits and to emphasise the joy of performing the action (which would explain why textbooks tend to avoid explaining the difference).

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I am an English teacher teaching Chinese students. I am from China. Many of my Chinese students asks me whether it is Verb+ To do or Verb+ doing. You can use my rules 99% of the time. When there is time sequence between two actions, it is 'verb plus to do' For example Plan to do firstly you plan, then you do, two actions does not happen at the same time. If two actions happens at the same time, it is 'verb + doing' avoid doing. You cannot avoid first ,then you do. want to do or want doing? You want first before you do, there is time sequence, then it is want to do. Hope it helps! Stop to do (firstly you stop, then you do another task) and stop doing (happens at the same time, means stop what you are doing currently. Correct me if it does not help you memorize whether the chosen verb should followed by' to do' or 'doing'

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Hi Denis. Thanks for your comments, really appreciated. Best wishes

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Thanks a million, I was struggling to find way to explain this to my 6 year old nieces, which form to use when they want to talk about hobbies, I guess the best way is just to stick to “like to do” for now until they are old enough to learn when to use “like to” vs “like doing”.

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Hello, teacher! Hello, guys! That's Agapi from Greece! I have just watched a teaching lesson about a difficult subject. So, my opinion can be considered more right than before... I liked watching this video because of these reasons: It was interesting, conceivable and sufficient!!! Therefore, I enjoyed learning English because of your teaching!!! It was so helpful!!! Thank you a lot! I will follow you in the future... Have a good evening! The best wishes! Likewise you, guys...

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[@swaingles]

I like reading stands for the activity as a habit whereas it might fit a time expression when I like to read is used: e.g. I like to read when the the house is quiet.

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[@user-nm4gt9zx7k]

Hi! Thanks for the lesson! Could you please explain the other similar constructions? Which variants are correct: “try to do smth” or “try doing smth”, “start(stop) to do smth” or “start(stop) doing smth”? If both are correct, than what is the difference? There are probably some more examples, but I can’t recall them now ;) Please let us know if there are some general rules for the situations of this kind. Thank you!

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[@ADEBAL]

Hello Gideon,Could we summarize like this : when verb+ing can be considered as a NOUN (skating, singing, cooking...) that means you like the activity, not as a performer, but as a spectator (on TV show for instance) ?Anyway, thanks for your videos, always precise, clear and pleasant !

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I like to watch your videos in the evenings before to sleep. Sometimes in the mornings as well, when I wake up! Cheers 😊

[@sandy108ful]

You could say " I listen to your lessons before I go to sleep." Otherwise, use the gerund immediately after the words; before, after, while, when, already... Examples; Use this cream before sleeping/ after waking up,,/ He is already sleeping,/ When singing, relax your jaw. etc. Yes, I also admire Gideon's clear communication, quirky humor and natural gift for teaching. I learn so much from his videos.

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Thanks, dear Gideon, I introduced my Ss to the FCE, and I encouraged them to use gerunds, instead of infinitives. The question in this part 1 of the Speaking test was: What do you like about living in (Lima)? But, what happens if a student says: "I like to go to the parks" instead of saying: "I like going to the parks.." in his answer. The examiner considers this in the score? I suppose she considers that :0

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Thank you you for this video!! It helped a lot. But i have a doubt now.... Other verbs such as finish, go on, spend time... Are they used with infinitive as well??

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Hi! I'd like to ask what form is proper: I like watching you paint, I like to watch you paint or I like to see you paint/ painting. How do they all differ and is a verb see as good as watch in this case if I mean watching someone doing sth? Thanks in advance!

[@DavidLuff_in_Beechview]

Great video, applies to U.S. English as well. This might be a while other topic, but there are situations in which verb+infinitive and verb+gerund are wildly different. One example: We stopped to smoke vs. we stopped smoking.

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.... whole other not while other (autocorrection)

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Clear!

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Makes sense.

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What an interesting difference

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The british English accent it's very similar to Germanic accent. I like this accent.

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Hello Gideon, could you explain how to use the noun and verb "suit / to suit". Thanks in advace and have a nice day :-)

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hi thanks for uploading this video! I have a question and that is what does ”like to be doing” mean?

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It's probably used in the conditional with "would" to talk about your preference at a certain moment. "Why am I in this boring meeting when I would like to be lying on the beach?"

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I like dancing( in general) but I don't like to dance with Jim. (description ) limit. I've been teaching these things since so long..... I checked it out from my old grammar n you know what? Intuitively the example was the exact same thing that I wrote. !!!!

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Thanks for your informative and fun videos. You miss "stay mellow" in this video :-). Just kidding. Have a good day

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U pronounced either in american way .not in uk ??? Why . 2:42. . U r a great teacher . GOD BLESS SIR .

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Either way at least in the UK.

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So i can say: I like to read every morning (as a habit). Is that correct?

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I LIKE being French though

[@bhaktimayi]

I have a doubt: why did youbpronounce "either" like in American English? do you always pronunce it like that? ( I have no phonetic symbols here but inteust that you will understand what I mean, with a long I and not a dipthong at the beginning )

[@mariamkinen8036]

Like + ing is more of a general nature.

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