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Learn English with Ronnie! [engVid]. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 971,453�... Sep 19, 2011 ... I like to swim / I like swimming. both are correct . ... For example, I was told that you can not say I LIKE TO SWIM but I LIKE SWIMMING. Sep 19, 2011 ... ('I like swimming' or 'I like to swim'?) EnglishLessons4U Dec 27, 2011 ... I like swimming and mostly I selected spot that gives an opportunity for swimming. After visiting this I found a right place that give me a help. Aug 9, 2005 ... Which sport do you like? I like swimming.(In general) I like to swim in the mornings.(Particular situation) Regards. :) Wait for a native opinion but�...	I remembered you like to swim at night. I feel like I could swim to the horizon. I like to swim too. Why would you say that I don't like to swim? I think I'd like to swim now. I'D LIKE TO SWIM, BUT I DON'T HAVE A BATHING SUIT. I don't like to swim in the pool. I like to swim there, in the lake.

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Learn English with Ronnie! [engVid]. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 971,453�...
Sep 19, 2011 ... I like to swim / I like swimming. both are correct . ... For example, I was told that you can not say I LIKE TO SWIM but I LIKE SWIMMING.
Sep 19, 2011 ... ('I like swimming' or 'I like to swim'?) EnglishLessons4U
Dec 27, 2011 ... I like swimming and mostly I selected spot that gives an opportunity for swimming. After visiting this I found a right place that give me a help.
Aug 9, 2005 ... Which sport do you like? I like swimming.(In general) I like to swim in the mornings.(Particular situation) Regards. :) Wait for a native opinion but�...