English Vocabulary lesson - Speaking About Likes and Dislikes
Summary
TLDRIn this English lesson, the instructor explores various ways to express likes and dislikes in the English language. They introduce phrases like 'mad about' and 'obsessed with' to convey strong affection, and 'fond of' for a milder liking. The instructor also covers neutral expressions such as 'don't mind' and 'either way' for indifference. Dislikes are articulated through 'not a fan of' and 'isn't my thing,' with stronger negative sentiments expressed by 'can't stand,' 'hate,' and 'loathe.' The lesson concludes with a note on the correct placement of 'very much' and 'a lot' after the verb 'like' to avoid common mistakes.
Takeaways
- 😀 The video is an English lesson focusing on expressing likes and dislikes.
- ❤️ The phrase 'I love you' can be expressed in various ways such as 'I'm in love', 'I adore you', 'She's mad about', 'He's obsessed with'.
- 🤔 For a mild liking, one can say 'fond of', 'I like it a lot', 'really like', or 'quite like'.
- 😐 When feeling neutral or indifferent, phrases like 'I don't mind', 'I don't really care either way', or 'it's all the same to me' are used.
- 👎 To express dislike, one might say 'I don't like it', 'not a fan of', 'isn't my thing', or 'not fond of'.
- 🤮 For strong dislike, terms like 'can't stand', 'can't bear', 'hate', 'detest', and 'loathe' are used.
- ⚠️ A common mistake is the placement of 'very much' and 'a lot', which should come after 'like', not before.
- 👍 The instructor encourages viewers to like the video and subscribe to the channel.
- 📚 The lesson aims to provide alternative ways to express emotions in English beyond simple 'like' and 'dislike'.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the English classroom video?
-The main topic of the video is about expressing likes and dislikes in the English language.
What is an alternative way to say 'I love you' in English?
-An alternative way to say 'I love you' is 'I'm head over heels' or 'I'm mad about you'.
What does the phrase 'She's crazy about' imply in the context of the video?
-The phrase 'She's crazy about' implies that she has a strong liking or passion for something.
How can you express a mild liking for something in English?
-You can express a mild liking for something by saying 'I'm fond of it', 'I like it a lot', 'I really like it', or 'I quite like it'.
What phrase can be used to indicate a neutral feeling towards something?
-To indicate a neutral feeling, you can say 'I don't mind it', 'I don't really care either way', or 'It's all the same to me'.
What are some phrases used to express dislike in the video?
-Phrases to express dislike include 'I don't like it', 'not a fan of', 'isn't my thing', and 'not fond of'.
How do you express a strong dislike or hatred for something in English?
-You can express a strong dislike or hatred by saying 'I can't stand it', 'I can't bear it', 'I hate it', or 'I loathe it'.
What is the common mistake people make when using 'very much' and 'a lot' in sentences?
-The common mistake is placing 'very much' and 'a lot' before the verb 'like' instead of after it.
What is the correct sentence structure when using 'very much' to express liking something?
-The correct sentence structure is to place 'very much' after the verb 'like', for example, 'I like reading very much'.
What is the advice given at the end of the video for viewers?
-The advice given is to hit the like button and subscribe to the channel for more lessons.
Outlines
📚 English Expressions for Likes and Dislikes
This paragraph introduces the topic of expressing likes and dislikes in English. The instructor begins by encouraging viewers to subscribe and like the video before diving into the lesson. The focus is on various ways to express love beyond simply saying 'I love you,' such as 'head over heels,' 'mad about,' 'crazy about,' and 'obsessed with.' The instructor also covers terms for a mild liking, such as 'fond of,' 'like a lot,' 'really like,' and 'quite like.' For expressing indifference, phrases like 'don't mind,' 'don't really care either way,' and 'is all the same to me' are discussed. The paragraph concludes with expressions for strong dislike, including 'doesn't like,' 'not a fan of,' 'isn't my thing,' 'not fond of,' and stronger sentiments like 'can't stand,' 'can't bear,' 'hate,' 'detest,' and 'loathe.' Additionally, the instructor points out a common mistake regarding the placement of 'very much' and 'a lot' in sentences, emphasizing they should follow the verb 'like.'
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Likes and Dislikes
💡Love
💡Mild Like
💡Indifference
💡Dislike
💡Obsession
💡Crazy About
💡Can't Stand
💡Loathe
💡Common Mistakes
Highlights
Introduction to expressing likes and dislikes in English.
Alternatives to 'I love' such as 'I adore' and 'I'm mad about'.
Using 'crazy about' and 'obsessed with' to express strong affection.
Mild expressions of liking something with 'fond of' and 'I like it a lot'.
Using 'really like' and 'quite like' for a mild preference.
Describing a neutral stance with 'I don't mind' and 'I don't really care either way'.
Saying 'is all the same to me' to indicate indifference.
Expressing dislike with 'doesn't like' and 'not a fan of'.
Using 'isn't my thing' and 'not fond of' to show mild dislike.
Strong dislike conveyed by 'can't stand' and 'can't bear'.
Synonyms for hate such as 'detest' and 'loathe'.
Common mistakes with the placement of 'very much' and 'a lot' after 'like'.
Instruction to use 'very much' at the end of the sentence for correct grammar.
Encouragement to practice using the new phrases.
Reminder to engage with the content by hitting the like button.
Transcripts
hi everyone and welcome back to your
English classroom now before we start
don't forget to hit that subscribe
button and click that like button and
join the class alright so we're gonna be
doing the likes and dislikes today and
how you express them in the English
language
now let's look at the concept of love
yet we say I in love but what are the
other ways that we can say it because we
don't want to keep saying the same thing
we could save by a door which also means
I love you like very much what else
could you say you can also say she's mad
about she's not actually mad
it just means she likes that thing a lot
we could also say she's crazy about
she's crazy about and also we can say
he's obsessed with or she is obsessed
with again a replacement for love okay
now what about just the like the mild
like not love not hate but in the middle
okay well the first thing you can say is
fund of fund of which is I like it's
just a replacement for you can also say
I like it a lot it's something you like
a lot
you could also say really like you
really like it and quiet like which is a
mild like but it's also a replacement
for like okay now what if you're in
between you don't really like and either
really hate well you can say I don't
mind it's a middle ground you're not
really in you're in between you can also
say I don't really care either way
either way I'm not really fast similarly
you can say is all the same to me
I'm in between okay now what about those
words for dislike something you really
don't like I he doesn't like it she
doesn't like it or not a fan of which
means you don't really support that
you're not a supporter of it also isn't
isn't my thing isn't my face
and last you can say not fond of not
fond of and obviously dislike guys you
should already know okay so what about
that thing you absolutely detest well
can't stand you really don't like it you
say can't stand you can also say can't
bear I can't bear to see it
similarly hate and detest like I
mentioned before another word for hate
and also loathe which means you can't
stand it at all you don't want to see it
now there are some common mistakes you
need to pay attention to when you're
talking and saying very much and a lot
in these sentences you need to make sure
that it comes after not before the like
so for example you'd say I like reading
very much and that comes at the end hope
that was a good lesson don't forget to
hit the like button and please
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