This document discusses ways to express likes, dislikes, and indifference in English. It provides examples of how to say you like or love something using verbs and prepositions. Phrases are given for expressing dislike, such as "I don't like it when..." and "It bothers me when...". The document also lists common hobbies and encourages the reader to share their feelings and favorite activities.

1. Expressing
Likes
And…
expressing
Dislikes
By: Irina Feria
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2. Expressing
Likes

3. I love + verb (ing)
I love riding my bicycle

4. I like + verb (ing)
I like tidying my room
or
I like to tidy my room
I like + to + verb

5. I enjoy + verb (ing)
I enjoy playing soccer

6. I love it when a store
is on sale
I love it… when…

7. It makes me
happy… when…
It makes me happy
when a friend invites
me a chocolate cake

8. I like it… when…
I like it when my
parents take me out
for a walk

9. Expressing
dislikes
I don’t‘ like it
when…
It upsets me
when…
I hate it
when…
I can’t stand it
when…
It bothers me
when…
It annoys me
when…

10. I dislike + verb (ing)
I dislike being stuck in
heavy traffic…

11. I can’t stand it…
when…
I can’t stand it when
someone throw trash on
the ground…

12. I hate + verb (ing)
I hate finding a butterfly in
my soup
-
I hate it when a butterfly is
in my soup
I hate it… when…

13. It bothers me… when…
It bothers me when
people listen to music
loudly…

14. It annoys me when
people arrive late for
appointments …
It annoys me…
when…

15. It upsets me when a
close friend forgets my
birthday…
It upsets me…
when…

16. I don´t like it when a
traffic cop writes a traffic
fine…
I don´t like it…
when…

17. Expressing
Indifference I don't mind.
It doesn't bother me.
It doesn't matter to me.
It makes no difference to
me.
It's all the same to me.
I don't care.
I couldn't care less.

18. Hobbies
Dancing
Singing
Playing an instrument
Listening to music

19. Hobbies
Playing Volleyball
Playing computer
video games

20. Hobbies
Swimming
Running

21. Hobbies
Skateboarding
Rollerskating
Playing soccer
Cycling

22. Hobbies
Cooking
Flying a kite
Photography

23. Hobbies
Doing gardening
Watching TV

24. Your turn!
How do you feel
about situations?
What activities do
you like to do?
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