Show Notes
🎧 Have you ever struggled to report what someone else said without repeating "said" and "told" a hundred times? Do you worry about whether to use "to", "that", or an "-ing" verb after words like "suggest" or "admit"? You are not alone—these reporting verbs are notoriously tricky for English learners!
🌍 By the end of this episode, you will feel completely confident choosing the right reporting verb and using the correct grammar pattern after each one.
⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the four key reporting verbs and why they make our English sound much more natural than just using 'say' or 'tell'. 06:14 Deep dive into 'suggest' and 'admit', explaining the grammar patterns they use and the common mistakes learners make with 'to do'. 14:23 Exploring 'deny' and 'offer' with real-world examples, highlighting the contrast between using a gerund versus an infinitive. 20:58 A fun interactive practice quiz where Hana and Alex test each other and summarize the easiest ways to remember the patterns.
✅ What you’ll learn: • The secret grammar patterns for suggest, admit, deny, and offer 📝 • How to avoid the common "suggest to do" mistake that reveals you are a learner ❌ • Real-life conversations showing how native speakers actually use these verbs 🗣️ • Simple memory tricks to pair each verb with its correct structure 🧠
💡 Practice tip: Try to write one sentence in the comments using "suggest" with an "-ing" verb today!
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🗣️ Which of these four verbs do you find the most difficult to use? 👇
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