Likes and Dislikes
I like pizza, but I don't like onions.
In this lesson
- Talk about things you like, really like, and love.
- Say which things you don't like.
- Ask and answer questions with "Do you like...?"
- Ask "What ... do you like?" questions.
- Talk about activities with "like to" and "like + -ing".
- Agree with positive and negative statements using "too", "me too", and "either".
Listen and read
Listen to four conversations about food, activities, drinks, and music.
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Audio voices are AI-generated.
Choosing Lunch
- Tony
I'm really hungry. What should we have for lunch?
- Beth
The chicken and rice looks good, but I also want something fresh.
- Tony
There's a salad with tomatoes and onions.
- Beth
I like tomatoes, but I don't like raw onions very much.
- Tony
That's okay. We can ask for the salad without onions.
- Beth
Good idea. Do you want some soup too?
- Tony
Maybe. What kind of soup is it?
- Beth
Tomato soup. I had it last week, and it was really good.
- Tony
I like tomato soup, but I don't want a big meal today.
- Beth
We can share the soup and order one chicken plate.
- Tony
That sounds perfect. Do you like mushrooms?
- Beth
Not really. I don't like the taste.
- Tony
Me neither. Let's make sure there are no mushrooms in the chicken.
- Beth
Okay. And maybe we can get some bread too.
- Tony
Great. I think we finally have our lunch.
- Beth
Yes, and now I'm even more hungry!
Saturday Activities
- Beth
Do you have any plans for Saturday?
- Tony
Not yet. I want to spend some time outside.
- Beth
We could walk in the park if the weather is nice.
- Tony
I'd like that. I love walking there in the morning.
- Beth
What about cycling after that?
- Tony
That sounds fun. I really like riding my bike.
- Beth
I'm not very good at cycling, so I prefer walking.
- Tony
No problem. We don't have to cycle.
- Beth
Maybe we can go to the bookstore after the park.
- Tony
Sure. I know you love reading.
- Beth
I do. There's also a new café next to the bookstore.
- Tony
Nice. I like quiet cafés, but I don't like busy shopping centers.
- Beth
Me neither. They're always crowded on Saturdays.
- Tony
Then the park, the bookstore, and the café sound perfect.
- Beth
And you can cook pasta for dinner.
- Tony
Deal. Cooking is my favorite part of the plan.
At the Juice Bar
- Tony
This place has so many drinks. I don't know what to choose.
- Sofia
I usually get orange juice. It's fresh and not too sweet.
- Tony
That sounds good. I like orange juice, especially when it's cold.
- Sofia
They also have mango juice and strawberry smoothies.
- Tony
I love mango, but I don't really like milk in fruit drinks.
- Sofia
Then the mango juice is better for you. The smoothie has milk.
- Tony
What are you having today?
- Sofia
I think I'll have iced coffee.
- Tony
Really? I don't like coffee at all.
- Sofia
I love it, but I always add a little milk.
- Tony
Do you drink soda?
- Sofia
Not often. It's too sweet for me.
- Tony
I feel the same. I usually choose juice or water.
- Sofia
So, mango juice for you and iced coffee for me?
- Tony
Yes, but I want to try your coffee first.
- Sofia
Okay, but you may still hate it!
Music After Class
- Tony
We still have twenty minutes before the bus comes.
- Sofia
Let's listen to some music while we wait.
- Tony
Good idea. What kind of music are you in the mood for?
- Sofia
Something relaxing. I like pop music, but not the really loud songs.
- Tony
I understand. I don't like loud music after a long day either.
- Sofia
How about this jazz playlist?
- Tony
I like jazz, but this song is a little slow for me.
- Sofia
Really? I think it's beautiful.
- Tony
It is nice, but I need something with more energy.
- Sofia
What about this pop song?
- Tony
Yes, this is better. I know this singer.
- Sofia
I like her voice, but I don't love all her songs.
- Tony
That's fair. Everyone has different tastes.
- Sofia
Exactly. You choose the next song, and I'll choose one after that.
- Tony
Deal. I want to play something new.
- Sofia
Great. I love discovering new music.