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27 cze 2012 · I would use keen on doing when talking about my general likes, and keen to do when talking about a specific instance, so. I am very keen on swimming. I am very keen to go swimming today. But the difference is subtle, and I don't know that everybody else would make that distinction.
22 paź 2020 · I have just got a job and I’m keen to start work tomorrow. This is OK, but would prove the usage point better without “tomorrow” added. I’ve safely landed myself a new job, and I’m keen to get started [on it].
14 sty 2023 · Be keen on is used to express a strong interest in someone or something, or to say we like something (such as an activity or type of food): I’m really keen on learning Spanish. = I’m very interested in learning Spanish and I also enjoy it.
16 mar 2011 · Keen to start work = eager to start work. One would not normally say "Keen on starting work", however "keen on" is very commonly used in expressions like "I am very keen on cycling, and I race at the weekend", or "I like opera and ballet, and I am keen on Placido Domingo".
very interested in someone, especially romantically: He's rather keen on a girl in his school . I think they're pretty keen on each other, if you ask me.
very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much: She's a keen tennis player. Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn't keen (= I didn't want to go). keen to They were very keen to start work as soon as possible. keen on She's keen on (playing) tennis. UKMy son's mad keen on cycling.
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