Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Are you interested, or interesting? What-s the difference? Today, in #10 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we-ll be discussing when to use the -ed and -ing endings!- To be interested is not the same as being interesting.-The same applies to other English phrases such as bored-and boring, or excited-and exciting.-Here is a general rule to help you remember the difference: When talking about yourself or your feelings, use the -ed ending.--I am interested in music.- When talking about others or something outside yourself, use the -ing ending.--That music is interesting.- - Here are some more examples: -She-s-excited by-travel.- -Travel is exciting.- -They-re-bored by soccer.- -Soccer is boring.- - Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English - What do you find interesting, boring or amazing? What isn-t interesting, boring or amazing? Tell us in the comments section below! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices