Learn English – Is it correct to say “She taught me drawing” and “She taught me to draw”

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When "teach" means to give lessons, we say "teach somebody something", for example, “He teaches them English”.

However, when “teach” means to show people how to do something, we say “teach somebody to do something”, for example, “He taught me to ride a bike”.

"Drawing" could be a noun meanings "the skill of drawing" or just a verb in -ING form.

Is it correct to say the following?

She taught me drawing
and
She taught me to draw

Best Answer

You could use both.

The infinitive form means that you didn't know how to draw, and then she taught you, and now you do know how to draw.

The "-ing" suggests that there is a skill called "drawing" and she taught a course in it. Perhaps were already able to draw, but she helped you improve.

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