Expressing Likes and Dislikes — English Shadowing Practice
Practice the natural English for expressing likes and dislikes. In this lesson you shadow real lines like “I really like this place.”, “I'm a big fan of live music.”, and “I'm not really into horror movies.”. It gives you a range of ways to say what you do and don't enjoy, softly. You listen and speak along, copying the relaxed, friendly rhythm so the phrases feel natural when you actually say them.
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What this lesson trains
Make these lines automatic: “I really like this place.”, “I'm a big fan of live music.”, “I'm not really into horror movies.”, “I'm more into outdoor activities.”.
Pattern in focus: Positive (“I love…,” “I'm a big fan of…”) and gentle negatives (“I'm not really into…”).
Handy expressions to own: I'm a big fan of, I'm not really into, I prefer, not my style.
Copy the casual intonation on “I'm more into outdoor activities.” — friendliness in English lives in the melody, not just the words.
Learning goals
- Sound natural and relaxed when expressing likes and dislikes.
- Use the key phrases for expressing likes and dislikes with a friendly tone.
- React and keep the conversation flowing instead of going quiet.
- Copy casual intonation rather than sounding stiff or formal.
About this practice
The lesson is built from a real exchange of short, natural lines you'd actually use when expressing likes and dislikes.
At A1 level it's a quick social-English win you can repeat until it feels automatic.
Practice tips
- 1Shadow out loud with a warm, easy tone, not a flat one.
- 2Swap in your own details so the lines feel personal and true.
- 3Practice reacting (“I'm a big fan of”) so the conversation feels alive.
Frequently asked questions
What will I be able to do after this lesson?
You'll be able to express likes and dislikes naturally, using friendly, practiced phrases instead of freezing up.
What level is this lesson?
A1. The phrases are short and casual — real social English rather than textbook sentences.
How do I say I dislike something politely?
You practice soft negatives like “I'm not really into horror movies” and “That isn't really my style.”
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