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Originally Posted by David L.  anamaria_qd:
You are liking strange things these days.
A native speaker might say:
You're starting to like strange things.." =(I think you're starting to get a bit weird, mate.")
naomimalan
On Google, there are 711 000 examples of "I'm liking"
Yes - but this is another very informal way of saying "I'm starting to like"
Indeed!
If we can say "I am loving it" so why not " I am liking it"?
There is a great deal of difference between saying:
"I am loving it." versus " I am liking it." FULL STOP
and
I am loving it/ liking it here in the south of France." |
I'm really sorry to barge in.
I'm also interested in this topic, so let me say something.
One of my reference books on English (written in Japanese)says:
"
When "like" has the same meaning as "enjoy", the progressive form is possible. (literal translation)
Example: How are you liking your new job? "
Is the statement true?
The book, which is named "ROYAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR with Complete Examples of Usage"(I don't know why it is ROYAL.) , is quite popular in Japan with an established reputation.
However, I can no more believe what they say in these kinds of books written in Japanese.(which is why I often visit this website)
Thank you.
