Pattern

1

be interested + in + [noun/gerund]

Scenarios

💼 Professional Topics

  • “I’m interested in cloud security.”
  • “She’s interested in post-quantum cryptography.”
  • “They’re interested in adopting zero-trust architecture.”

📚 Learning & Skills

  • “I’m interested in learning about KMS.”
  • “He’s interested in improving his English.”
  • “We’re interested in exploring new technologies.”

🎯 Hobbies & Interests

  • “I’m interested in machine learning.”
  • “She’s interested in photography.”
  • “They’re interested in open source projects.”

Common Mistakes

❌ Wrong✅ CorrectNote
interested oninterested inAlways use “in”
interested atinterested inAlways use “in”

Memory Trick

interest → in (都在里面)

The word “interest” contains the preposition “in” - remember they go together!

Practice

Complete the sentences:

  1. I’m interested ___ cloud computing.
  2. She’s interested ___ learning English.
  3. They’re not interested ___ that project.
  4. Are you interested ___ cybersecurity?

Answers: 1. in, 2. in, 3. in, 4. in