Let's Learn: Preferences | Prefer, Would Prefer and Would Rather

Summary

In this lesson, the speaker explains various ways to express preferences in English. The script covers structures like 'prefer to' followed by an infinitive, 'prefer' followed by a gerund, and 'would prefer' for contrasting choices. Examples are provided, such as preferring milk to coffee, or choosing basketball over football. The lesson also introduces the use of 'would rather' for simple preferences, like staying at home instead of going out. This lesson aims to help learners grasp the subtle differences in expressing preference in English, with examples in both English and Indonesian for clarity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Expressing preferences in English can be done in different ways, including with nouns, infinitives, gerunds, and using 'would prefer' or 'would rather'.
• 😀 'I prefer [noun] to [noun]' is a common structure to express preferences, such as 'I prefer milk to coffee'.
• 😀 'I prefer to [verb] [noun] to [noun]' is another way to express preferences, like 'I prefer to watch horror movies to romantic movies'.
• 😀 When using 'prefer' with a gerund, we can say 'I prefer [verb+ing] to [verb+ing]', e.g., 'I prefer running to walking'.
• 😀 'I would prefer to [verb] rather than [verb]' is a structure for expressing a stronger preference, such as 'I would prefer to eat spicy food rather than sweet food'.
• 😀 'Would rather' is used to indicate a preference for one action over another, such as 'I would rather stay at home than go out'.
• 😀 The structure 'I would rather [verb] than [verb]' helps to express clear preferences between two actions.
• 😀 Code-switching was used in the lesson, providing examples in both English and Indonesian to explain preferences.
• 😀 The phrase 'saya lebih suka' translates to 'I prefer' in Indonesian, offering an example in both languages for clarity.
• 😀 The lesson includes different ways of structuring preferences to help learners express their likes and dislikes in a variety of ways.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is preference expressions in English, explaining different ways to express preferences.

How is the word 'prefer' used in the script?

The word 'prefer' is used in different ways to express a preference for one thing over another, such as 'prefer milk to coffee' or 'prefer running to swimming'.

What does 'prefer followed by two infinitive' mean?

'Prefer followed by two infinitive' refers to using the phrase 'prefer to' before an infinitive verb, like in 'I prefer to watch horror movies' or 'I would prefer to eat spicy food'.

Can you provide an example of 'prefer followed by gerund' from the video?

Yes, an example from the video is 'I prefer running' where 'running' is a gerund (verb + ing).

How does the structure 'prefer followed by noun' function?

The structure 'prefer followed by noun' involves using the word 'prefer' followed by a noun to express preference, like in 'I would prefer basketball rather than football'.

What is the difference between 'prefer' and 'would prefer'?

'Prefer' is used for expressing general preferences, while 'would prefer' is used for specific, hypothetical, or future situations, like 'I would prefer to eat spicy food rather than sweet food'.

What does 'would rather' mean in the script?

'Would rather' is used to indicate a strong preference for one option over another, followed by a verb in its base form, like 'I would rather stay at home than go out'.

In what context is the phrase 'I would rather' used in the script?

The phrase 'I would rather' is used in the context of expressing a personal preference for an activity, like staying at home instead of going out.

What role does 'than' play in the expressions shared in the video?

'Than' is used in comparative expressions to show the contrast between two things, such as in 'I prefer milk to coffee' or 'I would rather stay at home than go out'.

How does the script transition between different examples of preference?

The script transitions smoothly between different preference structures by providing examples in a logical order, such as starting with 'prefer' followed by nouns or infinitives, and then moving to 'would prefer' and 'would rather'.