The GERUND or INFINITIVE? ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW! - English Grammar for B2 First (FCE)

[@SMASHEnglish]

I have helped hundreds of people pass their B2 First exam at no cost, and I would LOVE to keep it that way. Of course, I still have to maintain a full time job while running this channel, and BELIEVE ME, I spend the majority of my free time writing, recording, editing and publishing videos. I love doing this, but I would love it even more if I could do it for a living! If every student that PASSED their exams bought one beer for Bruce I’d be able to do this full time. That would be MARVELLOUS! So, if you’ve PASSED your B2 First exam, and feel that SMASH English really helped, please consider donating here: www.buymeacoffee.com/SMASHEnglish This is not an obligation. One of the fantastic things about SMASH English is that it is free for everyone that needs it! This will not change. However, if you do feel you can say thanks with a little bit of money then that’s fantastic. Thank you all! Toby.

[@IBRAHIM_ORTON]

Hay My name is Ibrahim , i watched your first video it was about conditionals it was really good , I'm 17 and I'm an student in Delhi( India ) .... You're awesome dude , I love your way how you teach , I am in advance level in English , and as you know when person archives advance level in any language , they always get doubts , so I do have doubts ,can I fell free to ask them with you , cuz my teacher doesn't tell the pervious lesson doubts 😮 . Thank you . Best wishes Ibrahim to toby

[@maciekgaa5215]

I’ll see my results in two months, and maybe bruce will get his beer

[@tedy_7]

Thanks Toby for everything.Yesterday was my speaking exam and now I’m starting to watch ur episodes for the other part of fce. And the examiner asked me a question like do u play basketball and I used inversion “Rarely do I….” and her reaction was beast 😂

[@SMASHEnglish]

BOOM! I bet after the exam the examiner literally ate her own face in amazement! Good job, man!

[@hugoalexander3623]

How dare you, Toby? I came here to learn English not to laugh! Gotta aknowledge how much effort you put writing the sketches. Hahaha

[@SMASHEnglish]

😂😂 Thanks a lot, Hugo! I am glad that SOMEONE understands my sense of humour... 👊

[@giuliavalent9434]

Hi Toby! I had my exam yesterday after binge-watching all your videos. Found you by accident, but glad I did! Thank you for the effort you put into every video. Have a good day!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Haha! Nothing is as good as a SMASH English binge 😂😂Glad I could help ya, Giulia!

[@joaoomar3613]

This video was crazyy! love it

[@JoaoMoliterno]

I've been looking for many videos on youtube for the FCE and the best by far is yours. You are doing and amazing job and your videos are quite funny haha Congrats Toby

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thank you so much, João! I really appreciate that!

[@huevu2828]

Thanks, Toby! You are a very good teacher!

[@lsimowa28]

This is a great channel, Toby you are awesome!!! Because of your videos, I pass my B2 First exam. Thanks for everything, keep with your good work👍⭐️🤩

[@SMASHEnglish]

YES! That's great! Thanks for sharing the news! 🥳🥳🥳

[@amy_pink792]

Thanks for your hard work, Toby! I prepare for my exam using your videos!💕

[@SMASHEnglish]

Hey Amy! That is so awesome to hear! THANKS!

[@aleksandraantczak6111]

Thank you Bruce. It's an honor to be your favorite subscriber🤪. I will book a visit by Dr. Duke because I love science too. I definitely need a treatment after watching this video 😂🤣.

[@kujouramen]

Hi! Thank you for teaching us English, Toby, you definitely are a good teacher and your vibe is so cool :) I passed an FCE exam with your help and now waiting for some good CAE tips (I bet there are a lot of us hehe)

[@SMASHEnglish]

Hey! Ssever! That is great! And yes! There is a lot more to come!

[@lilithcamilahernandezsanti2636]

I loved this video, thank you so much for your hard work, Toby

[@franciscofleurquin2058]

OMG the Smash English Universe has expanded.

[@SMASHEnglish]

WE ARE TAKING OVER!!!!!!!!!!!

[@miguelsan2741]

Thanks Toby. I was really waiting for this video. Great job!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Good to hear, Miguel! So glad you liked it!

[@miguelsan2741]

@@SMASHEnglish Hey Tobi! I got a 174 w grade B. Lets goooooo. An important part of this mark is because of all your videos. Thank you very much! Next Stop B1

[@lukaschytka7000]

Seldom do I watch videos about gerunds and infinitives but when I saw smash english I had to watch it :D Great as always.. keep up the good work (y)

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thanks a lot, Lukáš! I appreciate it! And of course I will!

[@simonheessels]

Thank you men! This monday I had my B2 and it definitely went amazing as of your video's! Hope you will continue doing this and help more people to pass!

[@SMASHEnglish]

That's GREAT news, SImon! I'll keep going for as long as I can 😂

[@nikaqobuladze9693]

Simon please tell me in writing part 2 was there to write informal email to friend and also report

[@sebastianabulafia9584]

Hi! Thank you a lot Toby, I'm having an exam this afternoon, and it's about exactly that and you have helped me a lottttttt!!! But, could you do a video explaining the reading first part please? It would help me a lot too. Thanks for all Toby!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Haha good timing! Aaaaah I am still trying to figure out how to make videos about the reading part. I am not sure that youtube is the best medium through which to practice reading.

[@nikaqobuladze9693]

Sebastian please tell me in writing part 2 was there to write informal email to friend and also report?

[@mariemtriki9789]

Please make a video about part 1 in Use of English 🥺 I don't know why I find it difficult

[@parveshsharma3222]

Could you please recommend some podcast with rp accent ?

[@sassolinosasso8859]

Thank you Toby, you helped me a lot.

[@SMASHEnglish]

Perfect! That's the idea, Sassolino! 🤩🤩🤩

[@tarabarbarez7495]

I passed the exam! Thank to you 🥰👍

[@SMASHEnglish]

BOOOOOOOM! Good job! 🥳🥳🥳

[@marilu8763]

GREAT VIDEO. TOBY thanksssss.😄

[@zeosstencils5011]

Toby You Are A hero

[@SMASHEnglish]

Woohoo! Thanks!!!!

[@veronikahappiness1489]

OMG I spent 5 min thinking about the meaning of FORGET +gerund🙈 however finally I've got it!🤪

[@SMASHEnglish]

😂 Come on then, Veronika! Try and give me an example! 🤩🤩

[@pedrokahn5717]

Thank you Toby!

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thank YOU, Pedro!

[@instrumental4336]

What about 'start'. Is there a difference between "It started to rain" and "It started raining"?

[@SMASHEnglish]

No difference!

[@vincenzoamodio8624]

Hi toby I forgot to put the title in the article in the b2 exam, how bad is it? Thank you.

[@SMASHEnglish]

Relax, Vincenzo... it's not the end of the world.

[@realKarakin98]

why am I so late about noticing my presence in one of the most talented person's video? Now I'm ready to watch your videos about c1... and... so is my girlfriend.

[@JasmineOfficial-g5e]

I love how you make the video funny

[@SMASHEnglish]

I love how SOMEONE finds it funny 😅😂

[@mehrshadtj1178]

Thanks

[@arinaeu7403]

thank you! its hard topic to me

[@SMASHEnglish]

Well, I hope I am helping!

[@amy_pink792]

I would like some book recommendations from you!

[@SMASHEnglish]

What type of book?

[@amy_pink792]

@@SMASHEnglish I'm not picky. I would like to relax while reading something to improve my english skills:) your literature is great, i think i can enjoy anything. It's special if it comes from you!

[@gaspardcarissimo8773]

Hello toby, first I wanted to tell you that your videos are just amazing, and i mean it. I’m from France and i’m going to pass the exam Monday, and with your precious help i hope i will succeed. But there is one thing i do not understand: This exam is just bloody difficult, not the exercises themselves, but the mark we need to have to get it, we need 89% of good answers, and that makes it really hard don’t you think?

[@SMASHEnglish]

That’s not true Gaspard! You need approximately 60% to pass!

[@gaspardcarissimo8773]

@@SMASHEnglish How do you make the calculation ? How many points are accorded for the Speaking? I cannot find the information on internet.

[@gaspardcarissimo8773]

@@SMASHEnglishand if you need 160 points over 190 points to get the B2 level, you need 84% of good answers no ? I made a mistake previously but it’s style really high in my opinion.

[@gabrielemilianofacio6754]

It was seen and studied. 🙂

[@SMASHEnglish]

Thank you for the comments 🤩🤩

[@beatrizgoes2594]

Thaaaaaanks Toby 🤗❤️

[@Red_Rebel-x9b]

Good

[@plusone1993]

Ok I understand but how can I remember all of them?

[@SMASHEnglish]

One tip is this: Use the gerund for an action that happens before the initial verb. Use to + infinitive for an action that happens after the initial verb. Hope that helps?

[@Gloria-ml5jg]

I just took mine today😭

[@SMASHEnglish]

How was it, Gloria?

[@simonacuglietta769]

qualche italiano?

[@sassolinosasso8859]

Ciao