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Conversation Beginner · Module 11 · Unit 52

Talking About Things You Dislike

A1 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

Today, you will talk about phrases for dislikes and learn useful expressions for everyday conversations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What food can you never get into?
  2. Which annoying habit drives you up the wall?
  3. What boring activity can't you stand?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • annoying

    adjective

    /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

    Meaning:Something that bothers or irritates you.

    That loud music is annoying.

    Real Life Tip:

    Americans often use this word when talking about everyday frustrations.

  • boring

    adjective

    /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

    Meaning:Not interesting or exciting.

    The meeting was boring.

    Real Life Tip:

    People commonly use this word when giving opinions about movies, classes, or activities.

  • get into

    phrasal verb

    /ɡet ˈɪntuː/

    Meaning:To become interested in something.

    I could never get into golf.

    Real Life Tip:

    A very common expression when talking about hobbies and interests.

  • drives me up the wall

    idiom

    /draɪvz mi ʌp ðə wɔːl/

    Meaning:Something that makes you very annoyed.

    Waiting in traffic drives me up the wall.

    Real Life Tip:

    This idiom is frequently used in casual American conversations.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are planning their weekend and talking about things they dislike.
  • Daniel
    I don't want to go to the mall tomorrow.
  • Rachel
    Really? I thought you liked shopping.
  • Daniel
    I hate waiting in long lines. It drives me up the wall.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Why doesn't Daniel want to go shopping?
  2. What can't Rachel stand?
  3. What do they decide to do instead?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. That movie was ______.

  2. The loud music is ______.

  3. I ______.

  4. I ______ waking up early.

  5. can't / loud / I / stand / places

  6. don't / spicy / I / like / food

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What boring activity can't you stand?
  2. Which annoying habit drives you up the wall?
  3. How did you get into something you once disliked?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What food can't you stand eating?
  2. Which annoying sound drives you up the wall?
  3. What boring task do you always avoid?
  4. When did you get into something unexpected?
  5. What habit do you really dislike?
  6. Who drives you up the wall sometimes?
  7. What activity could you never get into?
  8. Which crowded place do you hate visiting?
  9. What annoying thing happened this week?
  10. What boring chore do you put off most?
Rachel
I can't stand crowded stores either.
  • Daniel
    And honestly, shopping is kind of boring to me.
  • Rachel
    I get that. I never got into shopping either.
  • Daniel
    Maybe we should just grab coffee instead.
  • Rachel
    Now that's something I can get into.