Expressions with “to + infinitive”

• It was so nice OF him to explain the grammar point.
  • He explained the grammar point.
  • What was nice was the action he did.
• It was so brave OF her to ask me to marry her.
  • she aske me to marry her
  • her action was brave
• Different meaning:
  • The class was really nice FOR Sumana.
    • The class was nice.
    • Sumana liked the class.
  • I believe this meditation subject is good FOR you. (it will help you)
• TO DECIDE TO GO -> DECISION TO GO
• TO ADVISE TO DO -> ADVICE TO DO

Expressions with “-ing”

• I can’t help (I can’t avoid)
  • I can’t help noticing you are tired.
  • I can’t help but laughing
  • I can’t help watching TV
  • I can’t help it.
• I have touble -ing (it is difficult for me to do that)
  • I have touble sleeping (I cannot sleep)
  • I have trouble waking up in the morning. (It is difficult for me to wake up)
  • I have touble memorizing vocabulary.
• I have a hard time -ing
  • I have a hard time getting used to Anki.
  • I have a hard time typing as fast as Brazil Bhante.
  • I have a hard time speaking English like a native.