I have a doubt about To + learn and learning.
I have a doubt:
1- I want to learn English
2- I want learning English

Which is correct and why?

Thanks!!

Question

I have a doubt about To + learn and learning.
I have a doubt:
1- I want to learn English
2- I want learning English

Which is correct and why?

Thanks!!

Answer

Variant 1-- I want to learn English.
Infinitive is used after "want"

Answer

I want to learn English, Quiero aprender el Inglés ( es un deseo)
I am learning English. Estoy aprendiendo Inglés (es una acción real)

Answer

I want to + verb is the standard way of expressing this idea.
I want to learn.
I want to dance.
I want to eat.
Do you want to talk?

I can't give you any more reason than to say that is the accepted usage.

Answers · 3