Lesson 4: Gerunds vs. Infinitives
Welcome! When speaking or writing English, choosing between a gerund (verb + -ing) and an infinitive (to + verb) can be very confusing. For instance, tourists enjoy visiting temples, but they plan to wake up early. In this lesson, we will learn which main verbs require a gerund and which require an infinitive, focusing on common situations in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Vocabulary List: Enjoy + Gerund - Always follow 'enjoy' with a verb ending in -ing. Avoid + Gerund - Always follow 'avoid' with a verb ending in -ing. Stop + Gerund - Follow 'stop' with -ing to mean you quit doing an action. Plan + Infinitive - Always follow 'plan' with to + verb. Decide + Infinitive - Always follow 'decide' with to + verb. Need + Infinitive - Always follow 'need' with to + verb. Professional Tip There is no single logical rule for this—you simply have to memorize the pairings! Words like enjoy and avoid are always followed by a gerund. Words like plan, de…
