Likes & Dislikes
Say what you love, like, and hate.
Use love / like / don't mind / don't like / hate + noun or -ing. Give reasons.
Look & say · Step 1
5 minGet ready
Name one food you LOVE.
Name one thing you really don't like.
Name one thing you don't mind.
Words to learn · Step 2
8 minNew words today
love
Like very much
"I love coffee."
like
Think it is nice
"I like tea."
don't mind
OK, no strong feeling
"I don't mind rain."
don't like
Not nice for me
"I don't like fish."
hate
Really not like
"I hate Mondays."
favourite
Number 1 — best
"Pizza is my favourite food."
because
Gives a reason
"I love it because it's sweet."
music
Sounds you listen to
"I love music."
pizza
Italian food
"She likes pizza."
coffee
Hot dark drink
"I love coffee."
dogs
Common pet
"I like dogs."
rain
Water from the sky
"I don't like rain."
Activate · Personalise · Recycle
Use these words now
Make each sentence true for you. Say it aloud to a partner.
music
"For me, music is …"
Finish the sentence with your own idea.
rain
"For me, rain is …"
Finish the sentence with your own idea.
love
"For me, love is …"
Finish the sentence with your own idea.
You'll meet these words again in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Homework.
Tap an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.
Sounds & saying · Step 3
5 minContractions: don't / doesn't
Say 'don't' as /dəʊnt/ and 'doesn't' as /ˈdʌznt/. Don't separate 'do not'.
- • I don't like fish.
- • She doesn't like coffee.
- • We don't mind.
- • He doesn't hate it.
Language focus · Step 4
10 minlove / like / don't like / hate + noun or -ing
Quick rule
love / like / don't like / hate + noun or -ing
After these verbs, use a noun (pizza) or a verb in -ing form (swimming).
- Strongest to weakest: love ❤️ → like 🙂 → don't mind 😐 → don't like 🙁 → hate ❌.
Pattern
I love coffee.
I like reading books.
I don't mind cooking.
She doesn't like Mondays.
They hate getting up early.
Question 1.I love ___ in the sea.
Question 2.She ___ like fish.
Question 3.We ___ getting up early. We do it every day, no problem.
Question 4.He ___ pizza! He eats it every week.
Rebuild each line, spot the natural chunks, then practise responding aloud.
Quick check 1.After 'like', use a verb in ___
Quick check 2.He / She / It: 'doesn't' or 'don't'?
Reading · Step 5
7 minTom's food diary
Hi, I'm Tom. 👋 I love food, but I don't like everything! 🍕 I love pizza because it's tasty and easy. ☕ I like coffee in the morning, but I don't like it in the evening. 🐟 I don't like fish — I think it smells bad. 🥦 I don't mind vegetables, but they aren't my favourite. ❌ I hate spicy food! My favourite meal is pasta with cheese. 🍝
Question 1.Tom loves…
Question 2.He doesn't like…
Question 3.His favourite meal is…
Q1.Tom hates vegetables.
Q2.Tom loves spicy food.
Listening · Step 6
10 minChoosing a film
Listening audio
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Mia
What films do you like?
Leo
I love action films. And you?
Mia
I don't like action films. I prefer comedies.
Leo
Do you like horror films?
Mia
No! I hate horror films. They scare me.
Leo
OK, I don't mind comedies. Let's watch a funny one.
Mia
Great! My favourite is 'Mr Bean'.
Leo
Haha, perfect!
Question 1.Leo loves…
Question 2.Mia hates…
Question 3.They will watch…
Practice · Step 7
8 minChoose the word
Question 1.She ___ like coffee — she prefers tea.
Question 2.I love ___ to music.
Question 3.He doesn't ___ vegetables — he eats them every day.
Question 4.We ___ Mondays! They're so boring.
Q1.Number 1, best = ___
Q2.To give a reason, use ___
Survival English · Step 8
4 minSpeaking — talk about preferences
Task
Talk about food: 1 thing you love, 1 you like, 1 you don't like, 1 you hate. Give a reason for each.
Strategy
Use 'because' to give a reason. Vary your verbs.
Example
I love chocolate because it's sweet. I don't like onions because they're strong.
Writing · Step 9
5 minWrite a little
Your task
Write 6 sentences using love / like / don't mind / don't like / hate + a reason with 'because'.
Show model answer
I love pizza because it's tasty. I like reading because it's relaxing. I don't mind cooking. I don't like running because I get tired. I hate Mondays because I'm sleepy. My favourite hobby is painting.
Speaking · Step 10
12 minTalk together
Pairs: interview each other about food, films, music, sports. Find 1 thing you both love and 1 you both hate.
Useful phrases
- • Do you like ___?
- • I love / like / don't mind / hate ___.
- • My favourite ___ is ___.
- • Why? — Because…
- • Me too! / Really? I don't.
- ADo you like coffee?
- B_______________
- AWhat's your favourite food?
- B_______________
- ADo you like running?
- B_______________
Homework · Step 11
Take-homePractice at home
Write a short food diary: 5 things, with love/like/hate + reason.
Record 1 minute about your favourite music and films.
Learn 5 new food or hobby words.
Recap · Step 12
3 minWhat you learned
- ❤️ You can say what you love, like, don't mind, don't like, hate.
- 💡 You can use 'because' to give a reason.
- 🗣️ You can ask and answer questions about preferences.
- ✍️ You can write about your favourite things.