Likes and Dislikes
Likes and Dislikes
Likes and Dislikes
Objective: The use of Like and dislike plus noun and verb.
For example:
like + Noun
soccer
I
the beach
you like
we dislike
Mexican food
they
orange juice
music
he
likes chinese food
she
dislikes
it
milk
They also can be followed by another verb.
For example:
I like swimming
I like dancing
I playing soccer
he listening music
likes
she cooking chinese food
dislikes
it reading tales.
Ejercicio 1
Ejercicio 2
Hora de reflexionar:
2.- Cuales son los aspectos con los que tengo problemas?
"He really likes that new golf course." (Remember to stress "really" in this
sentence.)
Things to remember
Dislike is quite formal.
Grammar Note
To talk about your general likes or dislikes, follow this
pattern: like something or like doing something.
Common mistake
Be careful where you put very much or a lot. These words should
go after the thing that you like.
For example, "I like reading very much." NOT "I like very much reading."
Talking About Your Hobbies In
English
When you want to get to know someone, ask about their hobbies and
interests. Talking about hobbies means you can share details about
yourself - and discover shared interests and free-time activities.
How to reply
In my free time I...
When I have some spare time I...
When I get the time, I...
I relax by watching TV / listening to music, etc.
My hobbies are bird-watching / playing sport, etc.
"I like arts and crafts. I'm a creative / practical person, and like doing
things with my hands."
"I'm an outgoing person, and like socialising / hanging out with friends."
"I enjoy being physically active, and spend a lot of time playing sports and
team games."
Saying why you like your hobby
You can also explain why you spend time on your hobby to make the
conversation longer and more interesting.
creative
fascinating
practical
cheap
enjoyable
relaxing
different
unusual
Extra Help
If you want more information for talking about what you like or dislike,
check out this page.
own
spare
2. You answer, ''When I __ any free time, I like going to the cinema.''
have
make
3. You ask, ''Is there anything in particular you're interested __?''
in
on
4. If someone asks you that, you can reply ''I'm really __ sports.''
in
into
5. You want to say a bit more about your hobby. For example, ''I like
playing tennis because it keeps me __''
athletic
fit
6. Here's another example to talk more about your hobby. ''I'm quite
__ and I like hanging out with my friends at the weekend.''
friendly
sociable
7. Here's another example you can use to describe a hobby: ''Painting
is quite a __ hobby.''
artistic
creative
8. If you like an activity like fishing, you can say ''You need a lot of __
for this.''
patience
waiting
9. You can also ask people about their hobbies. For example, ''Do you
have an __ hobby?''
uncommon
unusual
10. Don't forget to make a comment if someone tells you about an
interesting hobby. You can say, ''That sounds __!''
fascinating
lovely
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