Lesson: Likes and Preferences
Activity I: Vocabulary
- Like – to enjoy something
- Don’t like – to not enjoy something
- Love – to enjoy something very much
- Prefer – to like one thing more than another
- Hobby – something you enjoy doing in your free time
- Favorite – something you like the most
- Interest – something you want to learn more about
- Activity – something you do, often for fun
Reading
Everyone has likes and preferences. We all enjoy different things, and that makes us unique. Some people like quiet activities such as reading, drawing, or walking in the park. Others prefer loud and exciting activities like going to concerts, playing sports, or dancing.
When talking about what you like, you can say, “I like watching movies,” or “I love cooking.” If you enjoy something very much, you can use the word “love.” For example, “I love coffee,” or “I love spending time with my friends.” If there is something you do not enjoy, you can say, “I don’t like loud music,” or “I don’t like driving at night.”
You can also talk about preferences. A preference means you like one thing more than another. You can say, “I prefer tea to coffee,” or “I prefer staying home to going out.” Another example is, “I prefer reading books to watching TV.” These sentences show your personal choices.
Many people have hobbies, or things they like to do in their free time. Some common hobbies are cooking, gardening, painting, playing an instrument, or exercising. When someone asks, “What are your hobbies?” you can answer, “My hobbies are painting and biking,” or “I like playing the guitar in my free time.”
Knowing how to talk about likes and preferences helps you connect with others. It can be useful when meeting new people, making friends, or even going on a date. Try asking questions like, “What do you like to do on weekends?” or “Do you prefer coffee or tea?” These questions start great conversations.
Now, think about the things you enjoy. What do you like? What do you prefer? Practice talking about them with a classmate or a friend.
Role Play
Instructions: Practice this dialogue with a partner. Take turns being A and B.
Student A: Hi! What do you like to do in your free time?
Student B: I like reading books and going for walks. How about you?
Student A: I enjoy cooking and watching movies.
Student B: Nice! What kind of movies do you like?
Student A: I like comedy and action movies. And you?
Student B: I prefer drama and documentaries.
Student A: Do you like sports?
Student B: Not really. I don’t like playing sports, but I watch basketball sometimes.
Student A: That’s cool. I like playing volleyball with friends.
Student B: Sounds fun. Do you like music?
Student A: Yes! I love pop music. What about you?
Student B: I enjoy jazz and a little rock music too.
Student A: Nice. Who’s your favorite singer?
Student B: I really like Norah Jones. And you?
Student A: I like Bruno Mars. His songs are fun!
Student B: Great choice. Thanks for the chat!
Activity IV: Let's Practice
Have a chat with your teacher about hobbies.
Follow the example in the role play.