The first answer is totally, completely wrong. There is NO difference in the verb tense, as they are both in the present simple (main verb = "need"), expressing a general truth. Essentially, it's simply a matter of what is commonly used in English. We don't typically start sentences with "for + ing".
2007-03-21 12:27:25
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answer #1
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answered by Jetgirly 6
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Grammatically we do not use for and a ing verb, The word for means purpose. To ( In order to) learn English....... is grammatically sound.
You could say Learning ( this isnow a Gerund - which is a verb used as a Noun) English but not for Learning English
.A gerund is an -ing form of a verb that is used as a noun rather than as a verb. Because it is used as a noun, it can appear in any sentence position that any noun can occupy.
2007-03-20 14:37:48
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answer #2
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answered by Anonymous
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They both mean the same thing, except one is present and the other is present progressive.
You can use either, but a native speaker will probably use "To learn English" more than "For learning English"
We also usually use "For learning ____, I need..." to talk about actual things we need, but "To learn ___, I need to" to talk about things we need to do in order to learn it.
Example: To learn English, I need to take a class and practice.
For learning English, I need a textbook, a pencil and a notebook.
2007-03-20 14:23:41
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answer #3
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answered by omouse 4
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To learn English is correct.We do not start a sentence with for+gerund.For can be used before other -ing forms like:"these boots were made for walking" but not for learning.
2007-03-20 18:05:02
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answer #4
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answered by Colette 2
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The difference is that the 2nd doesn't sound right. when you are righting a paper and you cant not wright -for learning english i need to.... you may think its the same but its not proper.
2007-03-20 14:25:35
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answer #5
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answered by Patty 2
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