Stative Verbs

Some verbs don't take the progressive tense.
Consider the famous advertising tagline:  "I'm loving it."  Everyone knows where this comes from however grammatically, it is wrong.  The verb love cannot take a progressive tense.
Here's a list of verbs that don't use progressive tenses:

love hate like see hear sound think (meaning "have an opinion") mind (meaning "care about") recognize seem have (meaning "own") prefer doubt consist of mean

eat drink go type read write listen speak watch say grow work sleep cook talk

All the verbs in green on the right CAN take the progressive tense.  They are considered 'dynamic verbs'.  
A common mistake most newcomers make is:"I'm having 3 daughters. (or 3 something)" - the proper form is:"I have 3 daughters.""I have a red car." This is about ownership and it cannot take the 'ing' form.There are many exercises you can do on the internet to help you understand this better.  Here is a very good website with an exercise for you:http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/stative-verbs.htmlCopy and paste this into your Google browser.  Try the activities.If you have any questions, you can always email us.
Have fun with grammar!

Classes begin again!

It's 2012!!! Hope everyone had a good rest and made some New Year's resolutions that you can 'stick to'.
Our classes resume on Monday January 9th, 2012 at 1:00 - 4:00
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New Year's Resolutions

Resolution:  comes from the verb 'to resolve'
What is the definition of resolve?
Resolve:

re·solve  (r-zlv) v. re·solved, re·solv·ing, re·solves v.tr. 1. To make a firm decision about. 2. To cause (a person) to reach a decision. See Synonyms at decide. 3. To decide or express by formal vote. 4. To change or convert: My resentment resolved itself into resignation. 5. To find a solution to; solve. See Synonyms at solve. 6. To remove or dispel (doubts). (from www.thefreedictionary.com) We make resolutions at New Year's..... Some people 'resolve' to: 1.  lose weight 2.  quit smoking 3.  exercise more 4.  be better people Do you make resolutions on New Year's in your home country? What do you resolve to do in 2012?