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Conversation Beginner · Module 11 · Unit 51

Phrases for Likes (Using "I love", "I enjoy", & "My favorite")

A1 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

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

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What hobby are you really into these days?
  2. What do you enjoy doing after a busy week?
  3. Which activity became your favorite the hard way?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • favorite

    adjective/noun

    /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

    Meaning:The thing you like the most.

    Pizza is my favorite food.

    Real Life Tip:

    Americans often ask, 'What's your favorite movie?' to start conversations.

  • keen on

    expression

    /kiːn ɑːn/

    Meaning:To really like something.

    I'm keen on hiking in the mountains.

    Real Life Tip:

    It's common in everyday conversations when talking about hobbies and interests.

  • be into

    phrasal verb

    /bi ˈɪntuː/

    Meaning:To be very interested in something.

    She's really into photography.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common in American English when talking about interests.

  • my thing

    slang

    /maɪ θɪŋ/

    Meaning:Something that you enjoy or prefer.

    Camping isn't really my thing.

    Real Life Tip:

    Americans use this phrase casually to express preferences.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are having coffee after work and talking about their favorite hobbies.
  • Daniel
    I really enjoy reading before bed these days.
  • Rachel
    Nice! I'm really into cooking new recipes lately.
  • Daniel
    Cooking isn't really my thing, but I love good food.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What does Daniel enjoy doing?
  2. What is Rachel really into?
  3. What do they plan to do?

Exercise

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

  1. Blue is my ______ color.

  2. She is really ______ cooking.

  3. I ______ reading before bed.

  4. My favorite hobby ______ painting.

  5. favorite / my / books / are / hobby

  6. really / into / I / am / music

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What hobby are you really into lately?
  2. How did reading become your favorite hobby?
  3. When did something become your thing?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What are you really into these days?
  2. Which hobby became your favorite the hard way?
  3. What activity isn't your thing anymore?
  4. How did you get into your favorite hobby?
  5. What new hobby would you love to pick up?
  6. Which hobby helps you chill out most?
  7. Who got you into your favorite activity?
  8. What interest did you give up recently?
  9. What hobby are you keen on learning?
  10. What activity would you start over with?
Rachel
My favorite part is trying dishes from other countries.
  • Daniel
    I'm keen on learning about different cultures too.
  • Rachel
    Then we should try an international food festival sometime.
  • Daniel
    That sounds fun. Food festivals are definitely my thing.
  • Rachel
    Perfect! Let's plan one for next weekend.