怎么分别gerund和verb 那句话是gerund或者verb

怎么分别gerund和verb 那句话是gerund或者verb
1.GV Learning a new language takes a lot of effort and practice.
2.GV I am taking French classes at a language school.
3.GV For me,speaking French is very difficult.
4.GV I really enjoy writing in French.
5.GV Practicing French is difficult because I can’t find people to speak it with.
6.GV Recently,however,I have been practicing French with a friend from my class.
7.GV We are trying to talk in French for an hour every week.
8.GV I can’t wait to go shopping in France someday and use my French there!