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Nov 2024
7m 25s

775 - Gerunds & Participles

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English
About this episode
I walked into the office wondering what to teach in this podcast and then I remembered that the students in my podcast learner’s study group were feeling confused about using gerunds & participles, or ING and ED adjectives. Sorry, I know grammar terms can be annoying! 

The idea behind my lesson for you today is to bring these grammar ideas out of the book and into your English conversation. I want to help you see how they can add a lot of depth and interest to your English. 

Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript

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