[Rusty]

Yes, but I hope it's more clear now. I don't know how you can get around grammar in these instances. Knowing that what looks like a verb could actually be a noun is a very important concept. When a gerund is used in English, a noun must also be used in Spanish.

It's interesting to note that joijoi correctly used nouns after 'me gusta' in her narrative, but didn't use one after 'me encanta'. Both of these structures have a subject (a noun). In English, these verbs take a direct object. Either way, a noun is used in both languages.

Me gusta estudiar. = I like studying.
Me encanta estudiar. = I love studying.
Me gusta escuchar música. = I like listening to music.
Me encanta escuchar música. = I love listening to music.