14/9/21 9:15 Likes, dislikes, preferences

Likes, dislikes
dislikes, preferences

Talking about what we like

I enjoy walking.
I do like your new house.
We love music by Mozart.
I love swimming.
I like to swim in the sea.
I'm fond of playing the guitar.
She's keen on geography.
I really go for big cars.
He adores cooking.

Talking about dislikes

I can't stand/bear/put up with him.

I don't like watching TV.
I dislike eating in restaurants.
I detest having to wait.
She hates me.
I loathe milk.
I'm not very keen on writing.
I'm not very fond of playing cards.

Talking about preferences

Who's your favourite actor?

Which book do you like best?
I prefer black coffee to tea.
We'd prefer to stay at home.
I drink tea but I like coffee better.
I'd rather walk there.
I'd rather they didn't call me so often.
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14/9/21 9:15 Likes, dislikes, preferences

Verb + -ing form or Verb + to + base form?

What is the difference of meaning between I like swimming in the sea. and I like to swim in the sea. ?
In the first sentence, I mean that I like swimming in the sea, and nowhere else.
The important verb is like.
In the second sentence, I mean that I like swimming in the sea when I have an opportunity to do so,
but I also like swimming in a river or in a swimming-pool. The verbs like and swim have the same
importance.

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