QUESTION TYPE 2: “LIKING/DISLIKING” QUESTIONS

I. Structure and language:

(1) starting phrases
(2) the first "liking/disliking" expression and add the topic word or a general category of the topic.
(3) a linking word or phrase to introduce a specific type of the topic or category
(4) second "liking/disliking " expression + the specific type
(5) linking phrase to introduce the first reason + reason
(6) a linking phrase to introduce the second reason + reason

Starting phrases
Well in general I would say that ...
Actually, I suppose that for the most part I'd probably
say that. ..
Well, to be honest I should really say that...
Of course I think I'd have to say that. ..
Certainly I would definitely say that. ..
Well, I guess that generally speaking I would certainly
say that ...

Linking phrases to introduce the first reason:

And I guess this is probably because ... This is due to the fact that...
This could be because .. . I suppose the reason has something to do with the fact
This might be because .. . that...

Linking phrases to introduce the second point.

As well as this ... To add to this ... In addition to this ...

Alternative language
Liking Disliking
I'm fairly I am pretty keen on ... I'm not so keen on ...
I'm really into ... I'm not really that fond of...
I'm quite a big fan of ... I'm not much of a fan of...
I simply adore .. , I totally detest...
I'm quite partial to (like … very much) I really can't stand ...
I'm quite enthusiastic about. .. I absolutely loathe ...
I generally prefer .. , (use only when comparing)

Model complete structure:

"Well to be quite honest, in general I would say that I'm actually quite keen on ... , but in particular I would probably
have to say that I'm really into ... you know, things like .. .I guess the reason why I'm a fan of ... is because I adore ... .In
addition to this I suppose I'm also pretty passionate about. … especially ... and things like that, and this is due to the
fact that ... "

Example for disliking:

"Is there anything you don't like about your hometown?"
"Of course I think I'd have to say that I'm not so keen on the weather. To be more precise, I really can't stand the
summer months. This is due to the fact that the temperatures can get as high as 40 degrees so it can be quite
uncomfortable if you don't have air conditioning in your house. In addition to this, I'm not really that fond of the public
transport system. And I guess this is probably because the buses are too old and the seats are really hard, so long
journeys are usually pretty bumpy."

II. Practice:
Liking Disliking
What food do you like? Is there anything you don't like about your
Do you like reading? school/studies?
What do you like about your hometown? Is there any food you don't like?
Do you like listening to music? What's the worst thing about shopping?
Do you like shopping? Are there any clothes that you don't like?
What do you like about your studies / job? What type of weather do you dislike?