Entertainment and Free Time

Grammar Focus
➧ Gerunds and Infinitives

Vocabulary
➧ Free-time activities, entertainment

Practice
➧ Talking about hobbies, movies, and activities

Expressing Preferences with Gerunds and Infinitives

Gerunds
Use after verbs like
➧ Enjoy | Like | Love
➧ I enjoy watching movies.

Infinitives
Use after verbs like
➧ Prefer | Choose | Want
➧ I prefer to go to the cinema.

Usage
Some verbs allow both gerunds and infinitives with a slight change in meaning

➧ I like swimming.
means I generally enjoy it.

➧ I like to swim.
can imply a specific instance.

Free-Time Activities and Entertainment

Free-Time Activities
➧ Reading
➧ Hiking
➧ Cooking
➧ Painting
➧ Traveling

Entertainment
➧ Watching movies
➧ Playing video games
➧ Going to concerts
➧ Visiting museums

Social Activities
➧ Meeting friends
➧ Dining out
➧ Attending events
➧ Playing sports

Homework
Write a short paragraph about a memorable entertainment experience, using both gerunds and infinitives

Example
Last month, I went to a concert. I enjoy listening to live music, and I prefer to attend concerts whenever I can. The experience of hearing my favorite band live was unforgettable.