Grammar point 1: to be keen on/ to be fond of

 

·“to be keen on”+noun=something that you are very interested in especially when you have a choice between things:

Example: What do you like to do? I am keen on sports.

Would you like to watch the news or a movie? I am keen on the news.

We also say “I am keen on her/him” when you really like someone (you have a crush on them).

 

·“to be keen on” + gerund=something that you or someone is very interested in doing.

Example: I am keen on playing soccer/going to the movie theatre.

 

·“to be fond of+ noun=something that you really like.

Example: I am fond of chocolate/museums/national parks

We also say “am fond of her/him” when you really like someone, especially as a friend.

 

·“to be fond of+ gerund=something we really like doing.

I am fond of eating chocolate/watching movies/hiking at Ambalova!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These documents are revised and adapted for students use by Genevieve BALDERSTON

Taken from TERMINALES CURRICULUM TEACHER'S GUIDE.