I see this expression "He listens to me play the flute". Is it correct ? And what about ""He listens to me playing the flute". What is the current form of this expression. I didn't find the answer either in dictionaries or grammar books. Thank you.
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They mean virtually the same thing, but carry marginally different nuances. There are circumstances in which I would say I watched my nephew play football, and others in which I might say playing football. If it was an organised match, for example, I might be more inclined to the latter. Equally he listens to me playing the flute suggests to me as though it was something that was happening anyway, ...play the flute suggests something I may be doing deliberately for his benefit. But I would be interested to hear what others say (or are saying) on the matter. – WS2 Sep 21 '15 at 07:40
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Incidentally, I would be surprised if this is not a duplication - I feel sure it will have been discussed before. – WS2 Sep 21 '15 at 07:44
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The answer of WS2 6 hours ago solved my problem, but I don't know how to end my question. Can anyone help me ? – gerardfevre Sep 21 '15 at 13:59