English Vocabulary: other words for LIKE and DON'T LIKE

Want to talk about things you like and don't like without sounding boring? In this vocabulary lesson, you will learn some expressions that mean "I like" and "I don't like". Using these words and expressions will make you sound more interesting and less repetitive. By the end of this video, you will be able to use words and expressions such as "loathe", "not my cup of tea", "I'm into", "can't stand", "fond of", and many more. Take the quiz at the end to practice everything you have learned. I hope you LIKE, ENJOY, and LOVE my lesson!

TRANSCRIPT

Hello. My name is Emma, and in today's lesson, I'm going to teach you some new words you can use to say: "like" and "don't like". Okay? So, one thing I notice with a lot of students is they always say: "I like Justin Bieber.", "I don't like Justin Bieber.", "I like movies.", "I don't like movies." It gets a little bit boring. Okay? It's... If you're always using this word... There's no problem with the word "like", but it does get a little bit boring.

So, today, I'm going to teach you some new expressions that are more exciting, that mean the same thing. So, let's look at some of these words. Okay. So, I have here the word: "I like reading." This is something I love doing. And then I wrote something I don't like. "I don't like cooking." I'm terrible at cooking, and it's actually one of the things I really, really do not like in my life.

I want you to think about something you like and something you don't like. Maybe you like movies. Maybe you don't like winter or cold. Okay? So think about one thing you like, and one thing you don't like. Okay. Once you have that in your mind, I want you to follow me as I teach you some words to describe your feelings. Okay?

So, the first word we can use when we talk about like is "enjoy". For example: I enjoy reading. I enjoy movies. I enjoy shopping. I love reading. I am passionate about reading. For this one, it means very strong like; you really, really like something. You are passionate about reading. Okay? And I do really like reading a lot, so I would use this.

Please pay attention to the preposition that goes with this. "I am passionate about" something. Are you passionate about music? Are you passionate about Justin Bieber? Or maybe you're passionate about the Beetles, or Taylor Swift. Maybe you don't like them at all. But think about something you're passionate about.

We can also use the word: "I am fond of reading." I am fond of reading. Similarly, I am a fan of reading. I am a fan of hockey. I am a fan of soccer. I am a fan of baseball. I am a fan of Canada. Okay? So, again, this means you really like something. "I am interested in..." I am interested in shopping. If you like a guy or a girl, you can also use this too, for someone you have a crush on. I'm interested in Brad Pitt. I'm interested in... Not Justin Bieber, but I can't think of any other names. I'm interested in Bob. Example.

"I am into..." I am into scuba diving. I am into travelling. I'm into going to the beach. Okay? So, again, all of these mean the same thing, pretty much as "like" or "love".

So, now, let's look at some words that have the opposite meaning: don't like. Okay? And like I told you before, I don't like cooking. I hate cooking. Now, if you want to sound like an academic at an academic level, we also have this word "loathe", and it means hate like a lot. You really, really hate something; you loathe it. Not love it. Loathe. Okay.

You can't stand it. I can't stand cooking. I am not much of a fan of cooking. Cooking drives me crazy. I am sick of cooking. I am tired of cooking. Cooking is not my cup of tea. So this one, actually, I really like. It's a very strange expression: "Not my cup of tea", and it means you don't like something. Justin Bieber is not my cup of tea. You know, certain types of food, they're not my cup of tea. Okay? "Not my cup of tea." And again, this has nothing to do with tea; it actually just means you don't like something. You can also say: "It's not my thing." Cooking is not my thing. Playing video games is not my thing. Okay? So just some examples, here.

So, when you're speaking to your friends, when you're talking maybe in class, I want you to try to use some of these words just so you're not always saying: "I like, I don't like". These will make your vocabulary a lot more interesting.

[angelsrosena]

Here's my honest list:

I enjoy cooking.
I love English.
I am passionate about meditation.
I am fond of music, movies and tv show.
I am a fan of reading.
I am interested in learning more languages.
I am into my crush. (ShyFace)

I hate coffee, beer and whisky . Eeeeew
I can't stand the smell of cigarette.
I am not much of a fan of staying at home.
Jerk people drive me crazy.
I am tired of people that breathe excuses for everything.
Winter is not my cup of tea.
Wasting my time on social media is not my thing.

[SpeakEnglishWithVanessa]

Learning new vocabulary is so important for, like you said, not sounding repetitive. Most of my students can explain what they're thinking, but they often use the same words again and again. Expanding your vocabulary is great way to be a more interesting English speaker! :)

[mr.mohamedyusuf]

I was passionate about learning English but I didn't understand it very well before I run into you in this channel. So, I'am really fond of you, thanks Emma and God bless you.

[learnwithmasoodsajid]

Hi
I've been teaching English for the last 20 years but I'm very impressed by your style and different expressions

[rungsakthongmuk]

Learning English with Emma is my cup of tea.

[driftwork]

Thank you so much for sharing necessary videos.Best wishes

[welearneng]

Love seeing how teachers come up with these different ways. I am going to show my students this video thanks a lot for this

[CarlosRamos-hcky]

Emma I've always loved your lessons as student they helped me pretty much, now as a young Teacher of English, I'd love you to give me some tips on Teaching as well as you do. thanks in advance.

[juanolarte]

Hello teacher Emma I enjoy your English classes on YouTube I get your lessons I understand them I like how you teach me online and pay attention to you. Thank you so much. You have a lot of patience to teach. Take care

[andru]

Thanks so much teacher Emma, I`m really thankful with you, God Bless you, Best regards from Colombia.

[DAMASCUS]

Thank you so much Emma, I loved this lesson !

[hectorlozano]

Thank you Emma I really appreciate your videos you're my favorite you tube english teacher cuz you have such a clear voice and i can understand almost everything you say and all this i've learned here in you tube with your videos I love listening to you..thank you and god bless you.for all you've done for us.

[pedrov.g.]

Every day I like more your classes. Thank you so much.

[sandoparis]

I love you for teaching me these expressions 😘

[phurbatenzin]

briliant teaching all teachers here, like Emma, Ronnie, Valen,James and Niharika:)Hats up to you all!

[brendaaguirre]

I'm fond of learning English with you, thank you so much!!

[youssefarras]

I thank you so much for helping me to pass the IELTS Exam and to get the score I needed. I am really passionate about your english courses.

[andersongarcias]

Emma! I am just passionate about your classes, I'm learning a lot! Thanks for your job! Hahaha

[craiet]

It's so lucky to find Emma's lessions, It's so great.

[MrAllanReis]

Thanks Emma, your class is the best! well done!