Conversation: Talking about food preferences
Emma: Hey, Jake! Do you want to grab lunch?
Jake: Sure! What do you feel like eating?
Emma: I love Italian food. How about pasta?
Jake: Hmm… I don’t really like pasta. It’s too heavy for me.
Emma: Oh, okay. What do you prefer?
Jake: I enjoy eating sushi. Do you like sushi?
Emma: I don’t mind sushi, but I prefer pizza.
Jake: Alright, let’s go for pizza then!
Emma: Sounds great! I absolutely love pizza with extra cheese!
Key phrases for expressing likes and dislikes
Expressing likes
- I like (something). → I like chocolate.
- I love (something). → I love playing football.
- I enjoy (something). → I enjoy listening to music.
- I absolutely love (something). → I absolutely love Italian food!
- I am a big fan of (something). → I am a big fan of jazz music.
Expressing dislikes
- I don’t like (something). → I don’t like spicy food.
- I don’t really like (something). → I don’t really like horror movies.
- I hate (something). → I hate waking up early.
- I can’t stand (something). → I can’t stand loud music.
Expressing neutral opinions
- I don’t mind (something). → I don’t mind watching action movies.
- It’s okay, but it’s not my favorite. → Coffee is okay, but it’s not my favorite.
- It depends. → It depends on my mood.
Practice exercises
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases:
- I _______ eating ice cream. (like/love/don’t like)
- I _______ action movies. They are too loud! (enjoy/can’t stand/love)
- I _______ drinking tea, but I prefer coffee. (don’t mind/hate/like)
Ask and answer with a partner:
- What kind of food do you like?
- Do you enjoy watching movies?
- What is something you can’t stand?
Real-life application
Try using these phrases in daily conversations. For example, when talking about food, hobbies, or activities with friends, practice saying what you like and dislike. The more you use these expressions, the more natural they will feel!
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