English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #034: Present Simple for likes and dislikes with hobby vocabulary
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #034
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #034
Topic: Present Simple with like / do not like + hobby words
Lesson overview:
Today you will learn how to talk about hobbies and preferences in simple English. We use like to say something is enjoyable, and do not like to say something is not enjoyable. This lesson also gives you 5 useful hobby words.
Review from the previous lessons:
- from #031: in, on, under
- from #032: What time is it?
- from #033: want, need, food, drink, menu
New words:
1) like = enjoy
Reading: layk
Example: I like music.
Usage note: Use like for things you enjoy.
2) play = do a game or sport
Reading: pley
Example: We play football.
Usage note: Use play with sports and games.
3) music = songs and sounds
Reading: myoo-zik
Example: I like music.
Usage note: Music is a very common hobby word.
4) read = look at and understand words
Reading: reed
Example: I read every day.
Usage note: Use read for books and words.
5) swim = move in water
Reading: swim
Example: They swim in summer.
Usage note: Use swim for water activity and sport.
Simple grammar point:
- I like music.
- She likes music.
- We do not like swimming.
- They do not like football.
Remember:
- Use like with I, you, we, they.
- Use likes with he, she, it.
- Use do not like for negative sentences.
5 simple example sentences:
1) I like music.
Reading: ay layk myoo-zik.
Meaning: I enjoy music.
2) We play football.
Reading: wee pley foot-bol.
Meaning: We do football as a sport.
3) She likes to read.
Reading: shee layks tuh reed.
Meaning: She enjoys reading.
4) They do not like swimming.
Reading: thay duh not layk swim-ing.
Meaning: They do not enjoy swimming.
5) I read at night.
Reading: ay reed at nayt.
Meaning: I read in the evening or before sleep.
Usage notes:
- like = positive feeling
- do not like = negative feeling
- likes = for he / she / it
- play = sports and games
- read = books, signs, and words
- swim = water activity
Mini practice:
1) Choose the correct word: I ___ music. (like / play)
2) Choose the correct word: We ___ football. (read / play)
3) Make a negative sentence with like: they / swimming
4) Complete the sentence: She ___ to read.
5) Which hobby word means “move in water”?
Answer key:
1) like
2) play
3) They do not like swimming.
4) likes
5) swim
Reply instruction:
If you want, reply with your own 3 sentences using like, likes, and do not like. Try to use one hobby word in each sentence.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #034
Available explanations:
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #034
Topic: Present Simple with like / do not like + hobby words
Lesson overview:
Today you will learn how to talk about hobbies and preferences in simple English. We use like to say something is enjoyable, and do not like to say something is not enjoyable. This lesson also gives you 5 useful hobby words.
Review from the previous lessons:
- from #031: in, on, under
- from #032: What time is it?
- from #033: want, need, food, drink, menu
New words:
1) like = enjoy
Reading: layk
Example: I like music.
Usage note: Use like for things you enjoy.
2) play = do a game or sport
Reading: pley
Example: We play football.
Usage note: Use play with sports and games.
3) music = songs and sounds
Reading: myoo-zik
Example: I like music.
Usage note: Music is a very common hobby word.
4) read = look at and understand words
Reading: reed
Example: I read every day.
Usage note: Use read for books and words.
5) swim = move in water
Reading: swim
Example: They swim in summer.
Usage note: Use swim for water activity and sport.
Simple grammar point:
- I like music.
- She likes music.
- We do not like swimming.
- They do not like football.
Remember:
- Use like with I, you, we, they.
- Use likes with he, she, it.
- Use do not like for negative sentences.
5 simple example sentences:
1) I like music.
Reading: ay layk myoo-zik.
Meaning: I enjoy music.
2) We play football.
Reading: wee pley foot-bol.
Meaning: We do football as a sport.
3) She likes to read.
Reading: shee layks tuh reed.
Meaning: She enjoys reading.
4) They do not like swimming.
Reading: thay duh not layk swim-ing.
Meaning: They do not enjoy swimming.
5) I read at night.
Reading: ay reed at nayt.
Meaning: I read in the evening or before sleep.
Usage notes:
- like = positive feeling
- do not like = negative feeling
- likes = for he / she / it
- play = sports and games
- read = books, signs, and words
- swim = water activity
Mini practice:
1) Choose the correct word: I ___ music. (like / play)
2) Choose the correct word: We ___ football. (read / play)
3) Make a negative sentence with like: they / swimming
4) Complete the sentence: She ___ to read.
5) Which hobby word means “move in water”?
Answer key:
1) like
2) play
3) They do not like swimming.
4) likes
5) swim
Reply instruction:
If you want, reply with your own 3 sentences using like, likes, and do not like. Try to use one hobby word in each sentence.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].