Talking About Likes and Dislikes
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- Javaid Ahmed Solangi
- Jul 03,2024
Talking About Likes and Dislikes
Expressing Likes:
- I like…
- I love...
- I adore…
- I’m crazy about…
- I’m mad about…
- I enjoy…
- I’m keen on…
Expressing Dislikes:
- I don’t like…
- I dislike...
- I hate…
- I abhor…
- I can’t bear...
- I can’t stand…
- I detest...
- I loathe...
Examples of Likes and Dislikes:
- I'm mad about basketball, but I can’t bear ice hockey.
- I adore reading poetry, but I loathe doing the housework.
If you neither like nor dislike something:
- "I don't mind doing the housework."
Things to Remember About Likes and Dislikes:
- When these expressions are followed by a verb, use the -ing form.
- "Very much" and "a lot" always come after the things you like.
- Be careful when using "I don't mind..."
- Examples:
- "I like listening to music."
- "I hate wearing sunglasses."
- Examples:
- "I like basketball very much/a lot." NOT "I like very much/a lot basketball."
- Example:
- "Do you mind playing football?"
- "No, I don't mind." (Although negative, it means it's okay for me. I neither love it nor hate it.)
Dialogue Example:
Steve is at home. His girlfriend comes in... Notice how they express their likes and dislikes:
Steve:
Hello, darling. Do you fancy watching a film tonight?
Leila:
Oh, no thanks, I don't really feel like watching a film tonight. How about going out instead?
Steve:
Okay. Do you feel like going to the theater?
Leila:
Oh, no. I hate it. Do you like eating at the new Chinese restaurant?
Steve:
I don't mind. The Chinese cuisine is alright.
Leila:
Well, I really love it. Let's go.