A2 Elementary
Talk about likes and dislikes
I like coffee, but I don't like horror movies.Introduction
Look at the picture and listen to the sentences.
I prefer bananas.
She loves to sing.
He doesn't like fast food very much.
People often talk about food, music, movies, and free-time activities when they want to know each other better.
1. What does the speaker prefer?
2. What does she love?
Presentation
Laura: What kind of music do you like?
Eric: I really like rock, and I love jazz too.
Laura: Interesting. I prefer pop music.
Eric: Do you like action movies?
Laura: Yes, I do, but I don't like horror movies.
Eric: Me neither. What about food?
Laura: I like pasta, but I don't really like fast food.
Language Focus
We use like, love, prefer, and don't like to talk about preferences and tastes.
Usamos like, love, prefer e don't like para falar sobre preferências e gostos.
- Positive: I like coffee. / I love jazz.
- Negative: I don't like horror movies.
- Preference: I prefer pop music.
- Reason: I like pasta because it's delicious.
Pronunciation + Form
After do and don't, we use the base verb: Do you like, not Do you likes.
- coffee = a drink
- music = songs and sounds
- food = what we eat
Practice
1. Do you like jazz?
2. What kind of movies do you like?
3. Do you like coffee?
4. Do you enjoy fast food?
Production
Interview a partner about food, music, movies, and free-time activities.
- 1. Ask at least three questions about likes and dislikes.
- 2. Ask one follow-up question with why or what kind.
- 3. Report one answer to the class.
- 4. Use this model: He likes rock music, but he doesn't like horror movies. He prefers tea to coffee.
Entreviste um colega sobre comida, música, filmes e atividades de tempo livre. Depois, conte uma resposta para a turma.