Learning a Foreign Language: Using Gerunds as Subjects
1) Teaching football matches is very exciting.
2) Cleaning the flat is boring.
3) Speaking in a loud voice is impolite.
4) Meeting old friends is great.
5) Taking other people’s advice is not always clever.
6) Sleeping on the floor is so uncomfortable.
7) Following the man wasn’t easy.
8) Traveling to other countries is exciting.
Learning a foreign language can be a challenging but rewarding experience. One aspect of language learning that can be particularly helpful is understanding how to use gerunds as subjects in sentences. Gerunds are formed by adding -ing to a verb, and they can function as the subject of a sentence. In the examples above, various gerunds are used as subjects with different verbs. By practicing using gerunds in this way, language learners can improve their understanding and fluency in the language they are studying. So, whether you are teaching, traveling, sleeping, speaking, thinking, having, following, cleaning, taking, meeting, watching, or giving, incorporating gerunds as subjects into your language practice can be a valuable tool in your language learning journey.
