Likes and dislikes

(and preferences)
 Like

verb. to enjoy doing something, or to

feel that someone or something is
pleasant or attractive

Example: I like spending time with my friends.

 Expressing likes

I like... I am fond of…

I love… I am keen on…

I adore… I am a big fan of…

I enjoy… I am crazy about…

I am into… I am fascinated
 Expressing likes

You can also place adverbs such as quite and really

before verbs or adjectives in these expressions to
emphasize your likes/dislikes.

Example: I am really crazy about online

 Dislike

Noun. something that a person does not like or

enjoy

Example: I don’t like (dislike) being alone.

 Expressing dislikes

You can use negative forms of the like expressions to

show your dislikes. For instance, I am not into… and
I am not a big fan of….

Example: I am not into hanging out with friends at

weekends..
 Expressing dislikes

I hate…

I can’t stand/bear…

I am tired of…

Example: I can’t stand reading textbooks.

I like…

01 01 I dislike…

Name 5
things 02
02 you like
and 5 03
03 things
you 04
04 dislike
05 05
Reasons
 Why do you
like/not like that?
To complete your answer, you need to list one or
two reasons to explain why you like/dislike
something.
 Reasons

I like....because

Feeling Benefit
How does it Does it benefit
make you feel? you in any way?

Let’s take Do you like shopping on the Internet? for example. If your answer is yes,
think about how online shopping benefits you.
Yes, I really enjoy shopping online. It is so convenient as I don’t
have to step out in the sun, deal with the heavy traffic and
carry so many things in my hands. Besides, I can get better
prices online because shopping websites offer discounts from
 Reasons

I don’t like....because

disadvantag
Feeling es
How does it Does it benefit
make you feel? you in any way?

No, I am not a big fan of online shopping. The images and descriptions on the
website are sometimes misleading. Therefore, I like going to the stores and
physically see as well as try the products. This experience helps me to make
better decisions. Moreover, online shopping has security risks such as credit card
fraud, so I am not that into online shopping.
 Comparing
Advantages and disadvantages. Often when asked a question about likes or dislikes (or a
general question), you will be able to compare it to something else.

For example: Do you like to travel by train?

Yes, I quite like them. If you are on a train you can relax and look out the window, read, use your laptop
- it's all quite comfortable. On the bus it's more difficult to do those things because there is less space
and the movement can make you travel sick too. The only problem with trains in my country is that
they are often delayed or late. That can ruin your journey.
 Comparing form refresher
Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two objects or things they modify
(larger, smaller, faster, higher). They are used in sentences where two nouns are compared, in this
pattern:
Noun (subject) + verb + comparative adjective + than +
■ My house is larger than hers. noun (object)
■ This box is smaller than the one I lost.
■ Your dog runs faster than Jim's dog.
■ The rock flew higher than the roof.
■ Jim and Jack are both my friends, but I like Jack better.

Superlative form
Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality (the
tallest, the smallest, the fastest, the h
ighest). They are used in sentences where a subject is compared to a group of objects

Noun (subject) + verb + the + superlative adjective + noun

(object).
 Superlative form refresher
Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality (the
tallest, the smallest, the fastest, the h
ighest). They are used in sentences where a subject is compared to a group of objects

Noun (subject) + verb + the + superlative adjective + noun

(object).
■ My house is the largest one in our neighborhood.
■ This is the smallest box I've ever seen.
■ Your dog ran the fastest of any dog in the race.
■ We all threw our rocks at the same time. My rock flew the highest
 Preferences
Noun. a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
I prefer + verb-ing to verb-ing
Example: I prefer cooking to cleaning the house.
I prefer + noun + to + noun
Example: I prefer trains to buses.
Verb-ing + is + comparison + than + verb-ing

Example: Cooking is faster than cleaning the house.

Noun + is/are + comparison + than + noun
Example: Trains are more comfortable than buses.
Actually, verb-ing/noun + verb
Example: Actually, cooking is more relaxing.
Picture round!
How does this picture make
you feel?
How does this picture make
you feel?
How does this picture make
you feel?
How does this picture make
you feel?
How does this picture make
you feel?
How does this picture make
you feel?
Which picture do you prefer?
Which picture do you prefer?
Which picture do you prefer?
Which picture do you prefer?
Speaking!
 Preference questions.
■ Which do you prefer tea or coffee?
Which do you prefer studying
mathematics or physics?
Which do you prefer to drink juice or
mineral water?
Which do you like better basketball or
football?
Do you prefer pizza or spaghetti?
Would you prefer to eat a cake or an
apple?
Do you prefer the beach or the forest?
 Likes and dislikes
Study/Work
What is your favorite subject at school?
Do you like your job? Why?

Music/Movies
Do you like to listen to music?
What kind of movie do you like to watch?

Books
What types of books do you dislike reading?
Do you like to read electronic books or paper books?
THANKS
Does anyone have any questions?
 ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES

Adjective Comparative Superlative

tall taller tallest

fat fatter fattest

big bigger biggest

sad sadder saddest

Add -er for the comparative and -est for the superlative. If the adjective has a consonant +
single vowel + consonant spelling, the final consonant must be doubled before adding the
ending.
 TWO SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES

Adjective Comparative Superlative

happy happier happiest

simple simpler simplest

busy bussier busiest

tilted More tilted Most tilted

tangled More tangled Most tangled

Adjectives with two syllables can form the comparative either by adding -er or by preceding the
adjective with more. These adjectives form the superlative either by adding -est or by preceding the
adjective with most. In many cases, both forms are used, although one usage will be more common
than the other. If you are not sure whether a two-syllable adjective can take a comparative or
superlative ending, play it safe and use more and most instead. For adjectives ending in y, change
 THREE OR MORE SYLLABLE
ADJECTIVES

Adjective Comparative Superlative

important More important Most important

interesting More Most

interesting interesting

Adjectives with three or more syllables form the comparative by putting more in front of the adjective,
and the superlative by putting most in front.
 IRREGULAR COMPARATIVES AND
SUPERLATIVES
Adjective Comparative Superlative
good better best
bad worse worst
little less least
much more most
far further/farther furthest/farthes
t
Adjectives with three or more syllables form the comparative by putting more in front of the adjective,
and the superlative by putting most in front.
Feelings and
Emotions
Adjective Synonyms

Happy Cheerful, contented, delighted,

elated, glad, joyful, jubilant, merry,
overjoyed, thrilled

Sad Unhappy. Depressed, heartbroken,

melancholy, mournful, pessimistic,
somber, sorry, dejected, blue

Angry Annoyed, bitter, enraged,

exasperated, furious, indignant, irate,
irritated, outraged, offended, cross

Scared Afraid, anxious, fearful, panicked,

petrified, terrified, panic-stricken

Excited Eager, passionate, thrilled, charged,

wired, stirred,

Jealous Envious, possessive, covetus,

envying, green-eyed
Adjective Synonyms

Sorry Apologetic, contrite, remorseful,

regretful

Worried Anxious, troubled, concerned,

distressed, frightened, disturbed,
tormented

Nervous Anxious, fearful, apprehensive, edgy

(on edge), hesitant, jittery, jumpy,
shaky, uneasy

Calm Peaceful, quiet, cool, placid, serene,

soothing (soothed), tranquil

Content Happy, agreeable, comfortable,

fulfilled, satisfied, appeased

Surprised Astonished, bewildered, shocked,

startled, stunned
Adjective Synonyms

Furious Enraged, fierce, frantic, incensed,

livid, raging

Silly Absurd, giddy, foolish, childish, crazy,

idiotic, irresponsible, ridiculous

Embarrassed Ashamed, abashed, disconcerted,

flustered

Ashamed Apologetic, bashful, contrite, guilty,

humiliated, demeaned

Guilty Remorseful, sorry, wrong, responsible

Regretful Apologetic, ashamed, remorseful,

sorrowful
 Adjective Synonyms

Loving (loved) Admiring, affectionate, amiable,

attentive,caring, doting, romantic

Thrilled Excited, elated

Pleased Appreciative, contented, happy,

satisfied, content

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Reasons