Likes & hobbies

English course · A1 · Beginner · 6 short videos

Goal — I can say what I like and don't like, and ask about other people.

Grammar — like / love / hate + -ing, I don't like…, Do you like…? Yes, I do. / No, I don't.

Words — football, music, cooking, reading, swimming, films, horror film, comedy, pizza, favourite, weekend

The videos of this unit

Football or cooking?

Sam Do you like football, Leo?

Leo Yes, I love it! Do you?

Sam No, I don't. I like cooking.

Leo Cooking? Can you make pizza?

Sam Yes! Come on Saturday.

Leo Great, I love pizza!

Useful expression Do you like football? — Ask “Do you like…?” to learn what people enjoy.

Which film tonight?

Zoe Movie tonight?

Mia Yes! What kind?

Zoe A horror film!

Mia Hmm, I don't like horror films.

Zoe OK, a comedy?

Mia Perfect, I love comedies!

Useful expression I don't like horror films. — Use “I don't like…” to say no politely.

The one you love the most.

Word favourite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ — The one you like best.

Stop saying “I like swim”.

Common mistake ~~I like swim.~~ → I like swimming.

Why: After like, love and hate, add -ing to the verb.

V or B?

Word very /ˈveri/ / berry /ˈberi/

Hobby check: 4 questions!