Talk About What You Like

Hello everyone and welcome back to Bileo English.

Hi everyone. I'm Leo.

And I'm Bella. Good to see you again. So Bella, you look really happy today. I am. I had a great morning.

I made coffee and I listened to music.

Oh, that sounds nice. What kind of music?

I like jazz. Soft, slow jazz.

Really? I didn't know that about you.

Yeah. Small things make me happy.

You know, that's a nice topic.

What do you mean, Leo?

Talking about things we like. Favorite things.

Oh, I love that idea.

So today's topic is how to talk about what you like?

Exactly. When you say what you like, a conversation opens up.

Let me show you the easy way.

Honestly, this part feels hard for me sometimes.

Why is that?

Well, someone asks me a question, and I freeze. I understand. That happens to many people. Like, "What do you like?" And my mind goes blank.

Same here when I was a beginner. So I just say nothing. And the talk stops. That's the sad part. A simple answer can keep it going.

Right. I want to fix that.

So let's find a better way. It's easier than you think.

Okay. The first phrase is very simple.

You say, "I like..." and then a thing you enjoy.

I like... and then the thing.

Yes. Listen to this. I like coffee.

Nice. I like coffee too.

Good. You can also use an action.

An action? How does that work?

You add a verb with i-n-g. Like, I like reading.

Oh, I see. I like reading. I like cooking.

Perfect. Reading, cooking, running. All easy.

Let me share more. I like coffee in the morning.

And I like reading before bed.

So "I like" works with a thing or an action.

Exactly. A thing or an action.

Okay, so I say what I like. What's next?

Now you ask the other person.

You say, "Do you like...?"

Do you like...?

Yes. Do you like coffee?

Oh, I love coffee. Three cups a day.

That's a lot, Leo.

I know. But do you like tea too? Yes, I do. Green tea in winter.

See how it works? You ask, they answer.

And then the talk keeps going. I like that.

One small question opens a door.

So I have one more question, Bella.

Go ahead, Leo.

What if we like the same thing?

Oh, that's the best part. You say, "Me too."

Me too.

Yes. I like pizza. And you say...

Me too. I love pizza. Perfect. Now you both feel connected.

That's a warm feeling. Same taste, same smile.

Right. "Me too" is short, but it's powerful.

Let me try the whole thing now.

Please do. I'm listening.

I like movies. Do you like movies?

Yes, I do. I love action movies.

Me too. We are a good match.

See? The conversation just flows.

Let me add a little vocabulary here. Sure. What word? When you really enjoy something, you can say "favorite."

Favorite. Like my favorite food?

Exactly. My favorite food is pasta.

Oh, that's a useful word. My favorite color is blue. Nice. So "favorite" means the one you like the most.

Got it. And one more thing about food.

Yes?

I always say "delicious" wrong in my head.

It just means very tasty. This soup is delicious.

Delicious. The food is delicious. Easy to remember.

Okay. Let's review everything we learned today. Good idea. Let's keep it simple.

First phrase. "I like..." with a thing or an action.

Right. I like coffee. I like reading.

Second. "Do you like...?" to ask the other person. Yes. Do you like jazz? Do you like tea? And the last one. "Me too" when you share a taste.

Me too. Short and warm.

So what's the most important thing here?

When you say what you like, a conversation opens.

You don't need long sentences. Small words are enough.

That makes me feel better. I can do this.

So here is your challenge for today.

Oh, I like challenges. Tell us, Bella.

Think of one thing you really like.

Then write it in the comments. Start with "I like."

And maybe ask us a question too. Do you like it?

Yes. We would love to read your answers.

Remember when I used to freeze at simple questions?

I do. Next time, "I like" is yours.

Me too. No more blank face.

Thank you for listening to Bileo English. See you next time.

Bye, everyone.

Bye-bye. Take care.