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Exercise to fill in the gerund in English

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  2. Exercise to fill in the gerund in English
  3. Practice the gerund in English
  4. Choose the correct gerund in English

Fill in the gerund in the sentence. 

Remember: 

verb + ing

Keep the extra rules in mind for certain verbs. 

The hardest thing to do is up early. (to wake up)

your teeth is important. (to brush)

She wears shoes. (to run)

They enjoy to Asia. (to travel)

We should stop . (to smoke)

They have a pool in the garden. (to swim)

about personal information is not allowed when talking to a police officer. (to lie)

You enjoy in the city centre. (to live)

The best thing is movies in bed. (to watch)

He always has a reason for late. (to be)

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My name is Phumelela I am currently studying Public Relations at the University of South Africa and I am doing my last year. In 2019 I received my advanced TEFL certificate and I was awarded a pass of 98%. In high school I used to tutor pure mathematics to my peers and at that moment was when I realised that I enjoyed teaching. In my classroom I have created a safe space for my learners to make mistakes with no shame, because it is in those mistakes that I may assist them better. My teaching method is more of a personal factor which include: games, visual aids, flashcards, videos and storybooks. We will also be focusing on pronunciation, conversational English, test preps and grammar. The idea is to get your conversational skills at a better level

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**** Please contact me before booking a lesson, thanks! :-)*** Hello everyone, I'm Federica and I'm an italian and english teacher. Before being a teacher I've been a student infact I graduated in languages so I know very well how hard can be learning a new language. I'm interested in music, cinema, literature and I enjoy talking about several topics. I've been teaching since 2009 and in 2012 I've qualified as italian language teacher. I've experience with children and adults, with in company courses, with total beginners as well as with advanced. Also I've succesfully prepared a number of students for the most important english and italian certification (CELI, CILS, FIRST, PET, KET). Over the last years I've became specialized in one-to-one or small groups lessons because in this way I can create a tailored programme for each student. I follow a communicative approach and in my classes there's lot of room for speaking but I don't neglect grammar, listening and writing. I provide you with material, sometimes selfmade, other times taken from books, videos, or songs, but always useful to help you to immerse in the target language! At the end of every lesson I always assign homework in order to revise the things learnt. I define myself as a happy, positive and very patient person and I do my best to make the class a funny and relaxed moment. I look forward to meet you online!

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After a year of classes with Federica, I can only say that she is an excellent teacher, I am very satisfied with my progress

Translated by Google Translate

Federica C. Federica C. IT

Thanks a lot! It's amazing how much progress you've made with English in one year! Keep going like this!

Translated by Google Translate

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Hello, my name is Corinne and I am a qualified ESL English teacher from England. I have been teaching in classrooms and online for over 3 years and I have many satisfied students.

My lessons are student-centred and usually take place on Skype. I treat every student as an individual and tailor my lessons to meet their goals. I use a variety of text books and free online resources including exercises, articles and videos. I usually give out a little homework at the end of each lesson to reinforce what we have done together.

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Whatever you need, I’m here to help. I see it as my job to make you feel safe, build your confidence and make your lessons enjoyable. I look forward to hearing from you and to helping you on your path to speaking better English. Book your first lesson now and let’s get started.

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I’m Mediha, originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina but have been living in Croatia for many years. I love making learning fun and have successfully helped my students improve their English in a pleasant atmosphere. I have experience helping my learners prepare for exams, job interviews, presentations etc. Whether business English, general conversational English or to help you prepare for a particular situation, feel free to book a trial lesson and we can discuss your needs and how I can help you! I graduated on University of Philosophy, and became (MA) master of English. I have many years of experience. I’m looking forward to meeting you!

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I offer a free 15-minute meeting to discuss your personal goals for learning. Let’s work together to bring you closer to those English language goals!

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Hello, my name is Corinne and I am a qualified ESL English teacher from England. I have been teaching in classrooms and online for over 3 years and I have many satisfied students.

My lessons are student-centred and usually take place on Skype. I treat every student as an individual and tailor my lessons to meet their goals. I use a variety of text books and free online resources including exercises, articles and videos. I usually give out a little homework at the end of each lesson to reinforce what we have done together.

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Whatever you need, I’m here to help. I see it as my job to make you feel safe, build your confidence and make your lessons enjoyable. I look forward to hearing from you and to helping you on your path to speaking better English. Book your first lesson now and let’s get started.

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In terms of special topics, I have experience giving lessons in German pronunciation. Also, in addition to my BA in German Studies, I also have an undergraduate degree in music.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to meeting you!

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I was born in İstanbul and I lived there. I hold a bachelor degree in cinema and television at İstanbul Şehir University. During my university years, my stories have been published in major Turkish literary magazines. After my graduation I have been specializing in children's book illustration and literature. I founded children's book publishing house in Turkey. The name is Yıldız Tozu Publishing and my books were released. I worked as an editor-in-chief in the company. I was finding books in the world and I was publishing them in Turkish. I am practically and professionally working on Turkish language and literature. Later on, I moved France to continue my education and works about literature and art. Currently, I am learning french.

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I hope to see you in my class :)

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I live in a city called Pretoria in a country called South Africa.

I graduated from the University of Pretoria where I studied a bachelor of commerce in information systems and communication management and I also have a TEFL certificate.

My entire schooling career, from preschool until university, was also conducted in English.

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I have 3 years of teaching experience.

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I am looking forward to sharing conversational lessons and classes as well as ESL lessons for travel purposes and business.

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Vasiliki Z. Vasiliki Z. GR

Thank you very much !

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I hope to see you soon at your first free class to start your linguistic and cultural growth.

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My name is Phumelela I am currently studying Public Relations at the University of South Africa and I am doing my last year. In 2019 I received my advanced TEFL certificate and I was awarded a pass of 98%. In high school I used to tutor pure mathematics to my peers and at that moment was when I realised that I enjoyed teaching. In my classroom I have created a safe space for my learners to make mistakes with no shame, because it is in those mistakes that I may assist them better. My teaching method is more of a personal factor which include: games, visual aids, flashcards, videos and storybooks. We will also be focusing on pronunciation, conversational English, test preps and grammar. The idea is to get your conversational skills at a better level

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**** Please contact me before booking a lesson, thanks! :-)*** Hello everyone, I'm Federica and I'm an italian and english teacher. Before being a teacher I've been a student infact I graduated in languages so I know very well how hard can be learning a new language. I'm interested in music, cinema, literature and I enjoy talking about several topics. I've been teaching since 2009 and in 2012 I've qualified as italian language teacher. I've experience with children and adults, with in company courses, with total beginners as well as with advanced. Also I've succesfully prepared a number of students for the most important english and italian certification (CELI, CILS, FIRST, PET, KET). Over the last years I've became specialized in one-to-one or small groups lessons because in this way I can create a tailored programme for each student. I follow a communicative approach and in my classes there's lot of room for speaking but I don't neglect grammar, listening and writing. I provide you with material, sometimes selfmade, other times taken from books, videos, or songs, but always useful to help you to immerse in the target language! At the end of every lesson I always assign homework in order to revise the things learnt. I define myself as a happy, positive and very patient person and I do my best to make the class a funny and relaxed moment. I look forward to meet you online!

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After a year of classes with Federica, I can only say that she is an excellent teacher, I am very satisfied with my progress

Translated by Google Translate

Federica C. Federica C. IT

Thanks a lot! It's amazing how much progress you've made with English in one year! Keep going like this!

Translated by Google Translate

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Hello, my name is Corinne and I am a qualified ESL English teacher from England. I have been teaching in classrooms and online for over 3 years and I have many satisfied students.

My lessons are student-centred and usually take place on Skype. I treat every student as an individual and tailor my lessons to meet their goals. I use a variety of text books and free online resources including exercises, articles and videos. I usually give out a little homework at the end of each lesson to reinforce what we have done together.

In your first lesson, we will discuss your needs and check your current level. From this, we can decide what sort of lessons will suit you the best. Perhaps you struggle with grammar and sentence structure? Perhaps you need to practice English for a specific purpose, like understanding lectures, making phone calls at work, or travelling? Or perhaps you need a structured course so that you can learn English step by step?

Whatever you need, I’m here to help. I see it as my job to make you feel safe, build your confidence and make your lessons enjoyable. I look forward to hearing from you and to helping you on your path to speaking better English. Book your first lesson now and let’s get started.

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I learn a lot during my lessons with Corinne and I recommend her a lot! She is a fantastic teacher and a really sympathic person. I like her very much.

Corinne P. Corinne P. GB

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I am a certified TEFL teacher and have taught ESL for the past three years. I can help you become more confident in speaking the English language which I believe is one of the most important parts of learning a language. If you want to pass exams I can also help you prepare for them and create lessons focused on listening, writing, oral and reading. I love traveling and if you are interested we can talk about the difference in cultures or any known sites in that country. We can speak about any categories you choose from politics to nature, I can build a class on that. I will help you in any way you can from beginners to advance I want to help you learn English! 

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