begin to / begin doing

Today, I learned the difference between "begin to" and "begin doing."

According to the website, these phrases are almost same, but there are slightly different nuances.

"Begin to" emphasize 'beginning,' while "begin doing" emphasize 'continuation.'

Also, in the following cases, "begin to" is tend to be used.

1. When the subject is inanimate.

2. When the verb after the 'begin' express psychological state, such as 'see' or 'feel.'

3. When the 'begin' is progressive form.

As always, learning a little difference between nuances is difficult.

• According to the website, these phrases are almost same, but there are slightly different nuances.
• According to the website, these phrases are almost the same, but there are slightly different nuances.

• "Begin to" emphasize 'beginning,' while "begin doing" emphasize 'continuation.'
• "Begin to" emphasizes 'beginning,' while "begin doing" emphasizes 'continuation.'

• Also, in the following cases, "begin to" is tend to be used.
• Also, in the following cases, "begin to" tends to be used.

• When the verb after the 'begin' express psychological state, such as 'see' or 'feel.'
• When the verb after the 'begin' expresses psychological state, such as 'see' or 'feel.'

• As always, learning a little difference between nuances is difficult.
• As always, learning a little differences between nuances is difficult.

As a native speaker these nuances tend to be tacit knowledge so its interesting to see them explained explicitly.

• According to the website, these phrases are almost same, but there are slightly different nuances.
• According to the website, these phrases are almost the same, but there are slightly different nuances (for each).

• When the 'begin' is progressive form.
• When the 'begin' is in progressive form.