Things I like and don't like
Learn to express your likes and dislikes using simple sentences and common vocabulary.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the question
Introduce yourself by sharing a few things you like or don’t like.
Example: “My name is [name], and I like playing soccer, watching movies, and eating pizza. I don’t like waking up early and doing homework.”
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
prefer
/prɪˈfɜːr/
to have a greater liking for one thing over another.
I'm not keen on coffee. I prefer to drink tea. How about you?
‘Coffee or tea?’ ‘I'd prefer tea, thanks.’
enjoy + v-ing
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/
to get pleasure from something
They enjoy swimming in the ocean.
We enjoy listening to music.
to be fond of
/tə bi fɑnd ʌv/
to have a liking or affection for something or someone
I am fond of animals, especially dogs
She is fond of eating ice cream.
dislike + V-ing
/dɪsˈlaɪk/
to not like somebody/something.
He dislikes doing household chores.
She dislikes going to the dentist.
to be (not) a fan of
/tə bi nɑt ə fæn ʌv/
not particularly like or enjoy something
She's not a fan of horror movies; they scare her.
I'm a fan of cleaning.
can't stand
/kænt stænd/
strongly dislike
I can't stand spicy food; it's too hot for me
You can add “adverb” to express intensity such as really / absolutely/ totally/ extremely/ strongly , etc.
Bạn có thể thêm trạng từ để thể hiện mức độ thích, không thích như là ….
Example:
- I really like playing basketball.
- She absolutely loves dancing.
- They strongly dislike horror movies.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Mini exercise
Look at the picture on the right.
- What activities do you like? Why?
- What activities do you dislike? Why?
Look at the picture in the right.
- What food do you like or dislike?
- Do you usually eat that food?
Part 4
Dialogue Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Dialogue 1: Sarah is talking about the sport she likes and dislikes. Read the dialogue with your teacher.
Will
Hello Sarah! What kind of sports do you like?
I‘m a big fan of basketball. I love playing it with my friends.
Sarah
Will
That’s awesome! Basketball is really exciting. What about any sports you don’t like?
Hmm, I‘m not a fan of golf. I think it’s a bit too slow for me
Sarah
Then, practice answering these questions yourself with your teacher.
Teacher
Hello ______! What kind of sports do you like?
I’m a big fan of ____________
You
Teacher
____________ What about any sports you don’t like?
Hmm, I’m not a fan of ____________
You
Dialogue Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Dialogue 2: Sarah is talking about her favorite movies. Read the dialogue with your teacher.
Will
What kind of movies do you enjoy watching?
I‘m really into action movies. They make me feel really excited
Sarah
Will
Action movies can be quite thrilling! Are there any movie genres you don’t like?
Well, I’m not a fan of horror movies. I tend to get scared easily.
Sarah
- thrilling (a) : exciting and a lot of fun
- genre (n) : a particular type or style of literature, art, film or music
Then, practice answering these questions yourself with your teacher.
Teacher
Hello ______! What kind of movies do you enjoy watching?
I’m really into ____________
You
Teacher
_________! Are there any movie genres you don’t like?
Well, I’m not a fan of ____________
You
Dialogue Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Dialogue 3: Sarah is talking about her favorite hobbies. Read the dialogue with your teacher.
Will
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I‘m really fond of painting and drawing. It helps me relax and express myself.
Sarah
Will
That’s great! Are there any hobbies you don’t like?
I‘m not really into gardening. I don’t have the patience for it.
Sarah
Then, practice answering these questions yourself with your teacher.
Teacher
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I’m really fond of ____________
You
Teacher
That’s great! Are there any hobbies you don’t like?
I’m not really into ____________
You
Part 5
Listening
Listen 4 conversations & complete the conversation with the correct word!
Click to play the Audio
Conversation 1
Man: So what foods _______ like?
Woman: I _______ ice cream, and pizza and apples.
Man: Oh, I like those ________ too.
Woman: _______ foods do you like?
Man: Hmm, I like fish, vegetables, _________.
Woman: _______?
Man: No, _______!
Conversation 2
Man: What drinks _______ like?
Woman: _______ tea, and I like juice.
Man: Oh, hot tea or ________ ?
Woman: Both. _______ you?
Man: I like _______ and hot chocolate
Woman: Oh, I like both ________!
Conversation 3
Man: _______do you like?
Woman: I really ______ ice-cream.
Man: Ooh! What flavor ________ like?
Woman: Hmm, ______ strawberry. I like vanilla too.
Man: Nice! I like _______ and I like pie!
Woman: _______of pie?
Man: I ________ like apple pie with ice cream!
Woman: _________!
Conversation 4
Man: _______ do you like?
Woman: _______ to eat fruit.
Man: Oh yeah? What fruits _______ like?
Woman: I like apples and oranges. ________?
Man: I like _______ and watermelon!
Woman: ________ to eat cookies?
Man: Of course! I ________ chocolate chip cookies!
Woman: Me ______!
Transcript
1
Man: So what foods do you like?
Woman: I like ice cream, and pizza and apples.
Man: Oh, I like those foods too.
Woman: What foods do you like?
Man: Hmm, I like fish, vegetables, and bananas.
Woman: Together?
Man: No, not together!
2
Man: What drinks do you like?
Woman: I like tea, and I like juice.
Man: Ooh, hot tea or cold tea?
Woman: Both. What about you?
Man: I like coffee and hot chocolate.
Woman: Ooh, I like both too!
3
Man: What desserts do you like?
Woman: I really like ice-cream.
Man: Ooh! What flavor do you like?
Woman: Hmm, I like strawberry. I like vanilla too.
Man: Nice! I like cake and I like pie!
Woman: What kind of pie?
Man: I really like apple pie with ice cream!
Woman: Yum!
4
Man: What snacks do you like?
Woman: I like to eat fruit.
Man: Oh yeah? What fruits do you like?
Woman: I like apples and oranges. And you?
Man: I like strawberries and watermelon!
Woman: Do you like to eat cookies?
Man: Of course! I love chocolate chip cookies!
Woman: Me too!
Part 6
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
What’s your favorite color? Why do you like it?
Do you like ice cream? What flavors do you like or dislike?
Is there a specific animal you like? Which one and why?
What’s your favorite subject in school? Why do you like it?
What is your favorite day of the week? and Why?
Is there a particular season you enjoy? Which one and why?
Do you prefer waking up early in the morning or sleeping late at night? Why?
Have you ever tried something new that you thought you would dislike but ended up enjoying? What was it?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
6 words and phrases in the lesson
Talk about the things you like & do not like
See you next lesson
Homework
Let’s choose one of these options for your homework
Write a paragraph about three things you like and three things you don’t like. Explain why you have these preferences
Practice this answer & record your voice to send to teacher for checking your pronunciation
Question: Have you ever tried something new that you thought you would dislike but ended up enjoying? What was it?
Answer: Yes, I once tried eating sushi even though I didn’t think I would like it. I was pleasantly surprised because it tasted really good. I enjoyed the different flavors and textures of the sushi rolls. It made me more open to trying new foods in the future.
