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Conversation Intermediate · Module 7 · Unit 31

Favorite Movies, Music, and Books

B1 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will discuss personal preferences and learn practical vocabulary for daily communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you prefer coffee or tea in the morning?
  2. Is it better to stay home or go out on weekends?
  3. What is a personal preference you have that others find strange?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Taste

    noun

    /teɪst/

    Meaning:A person s preference or liking.

    We have very similar taste in music.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used broadly for clothes, food, art, etc.

  • Option

    noun

    /ˈɒpʃn/

    Meaning:A choice or possibility.

    We have many options for dinner tonight.

    Real Life Tip:

    Essential for discussing decisions.

  • Pick out

    phrasal verb

    /pɪk aʊt/

    Meaning:To choose or select something.

    Help me pick out a gift for his birthday.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common when shopping or selecting items.

  • Stick with

    phrasal verb

    /stɪk wɪð/

    Meaning:To continue using or doing something.

    I think I will stick with the original plan.

    Real Life Tip:

    Implies a decision not to change.

  • To each their own

    idiom

    /tuː iːtʃ ðeər oʊn/

    Meaning:Everyone has different preferences.

    I do not like horror movies, but to each their own.

    Real Life Tip:

    A very polite way to acknowledge differences.

  • Vibe

    slang

    /vaɪb/

    Meaning:The atmosphere or feeling of a place or thing.

    This cafe has such a nice vibe.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very popular term for general mood.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are looking at furniture options for their newly renovated home.
  • Daniel
    This room has a great vibe, but we still need a rug.
  • Rachel
    I know. There are so many options online, I do not know what to pick.
  • Daniel
    We should pick out something that matches our taste.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What are Daniel and Rachel shopping for?
  2. Why does Daniel choose the gray rug?
  3. How do they decide what to do?

Exercise

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

  1. If you have good taste, you ____.

  2. A vibe is a ____.

  3. Can you help me ____ out an outfit?

  4. I think I will ____ with this job.

  5. have / we / taste / similar

  6. are / there / options / many

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Do you think we have similar taste in music?
  2. When you have many options, is it hard to pick out the best one?
  3. Do you agree that to each their own is a good rule for friendships?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What is your taste in movies like?
  2. Do you find it easy to pick out gifts for others?
  3. How do you feel when you have too many options?
  4. Do you usually stick with one brand?
  5. What gives a house a good vibe?
  6. Is there a food you love that others hate?
  7. Do you prefer to shop alone or with friends?
  8. How do you decide what to wear in the morning?
  9. Do you think your taste has changed over the years?
  10. What does your favorite room say about your vibe?
Rachel
Do you want to get that blue one or the gray one?
  • Daniel
    I think I will stick with the gray one, it is more classic.
  • Rachel
    The blue one is fun, but to each their own I guess!
  • Daniel
    True, as long as it feels comfortable.
  • Rachel
    Let us order the gray one then.