curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-have-a-conversation-about-preferences-and-motivations/6581157ca9f14c1f5394d232.md
The verb explore means to look around and learn about new places or things, like when you explore a new park.
The verb improve means to get better at something, like when you practice to improve your English. In the audio, listen for the activities Maria loves, described by words ending in -ing.
I love BLANK many new technologies and BLANK my skills.
exploring
This word is a gerund describing the activity Maria enjoys related to discovering new tech. It ends in -ing and acts as a noun in this context.
improving
Another gerund that follows and, indicating another activity Maria enjoys, which is about getting better at something. It also ends in -ing and serves as a noun.
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