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Conversation Beginner · Module 10 · Unit 47

Talking About Free Time Activities (I like…, I don’t like…)

A1 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

In today’s class, you will talk about your dislikes and preferences and learn practical vocabulary for daily communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you like watching Tv After school?
  2. What don't you like to do before you go to school?
  3. What do you prefer listening to music or watching TV?

Listen and Repeat

  • I like reading books.

  • I don’t like swimming.

  • I enjoy playing football.

  • I don’t enjoy gaming.

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • prefer

    Noun

    /ˈprɛfərəns/

    Meaning:to like, choose, or want one thing or person more than another

    She prefers reading books to watching TV.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to show choices.

  • not my thing

    Idiom

    /nɒt maɪ θɪŋ/

    Meaning:Something I do not like.

    Gaming is not my thing.

    Real Life Tip:

    Polite way to show dislike.

  • give up

    Phrasal Verb

    /ɡɪv ʌp/

    Meaning:To stop doing something.

    I will give up gaming.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used for quitting habits.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are discussing things they do not like to do.
  • Daniel
    Do you enjoy gaming?
  • Rachel
    Honestly, gaming is not my thing.
  • Daniel
    That is fair. What about swimming?

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Is gaming Rachel’s thing?
  2. Does she dislike swimming?
  3. Does Daniel favor football?

Point and Tell Me

  • I like reading ____.

  • I don’t like ____.

  • I enjoy playing ____.

  • I don’t enjoy ____.

Exercise

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

  1. It is my ____.

  2. That movie was ____.

  3. I ____ not like it.

  4. like / I / reading / books

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What do you prefer listening to music or watching TV?
  2. Will you give up a hobby?
  3. Have you watched a movie that was meh?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What do you do after school?
  2. Is watching Tv your thing?
  3. Do favor playing games?
  4. Do you meet friends in your free time?
  5. Do you listen to music?
  6. Do you go outside?
  7. What is your favorite free time activity?
  8. Do you relax at home?

  • meh

    Slang

    /mɛ/

    Meaning:Meh means not very good or unimportant.

    That movie was meh.

    Real Life Tip:

    Expresses lack of interest.

  • favor

    Noun

    /ˈfeɪvər/

    Meaning:To prefer one thing.

    I favor reading.

    Real Life Tip:

    Slightly more formal than like.

    • Rachel
    I don’t like it. The water is cold.
  • Daniel
    I favor football instead.
  • Rachel
    Football is better. Maybe I will give it up.
  • Daniel
    What do you think of this book?
  • Rachel
    Meh. It is boring.