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1 1. Expressing existence: there is/are…
3 What do we use there is and there are for?
4 How do we use there is and there are?
5 Let´s practice!
7 2. Expressing preferences: likes and dislikes
9 How do we express likes and dislikes?
9 How do we use these expressions?
10 What other words can I use to express likes and dislikes?
11 Let´s practice!
13 3. Hobbies
13 Hobbies picture dictionary 1
15 Hobbies picture dictionary 2
18 4. Months of the year
18 How do we say the months of the year in English?
19 How do we write the months of the year?
21 Referencias
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1. Expressing existence: there is/are…

Fuente:
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Read the conversation

What objects are there in Kelly’s new flat?

Kelly: Hello?

Andrew: Kelly, this is Andrew. How are you? Hello !

Kelly: Hi, Andrew. I am good. I am unboxing
my things. Fuente:
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Andrew: That is great. How is the new flat?

Kelly: It is great. I don’t have many things,

but it is a nice place.
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Andrew: So, tell me about it. Is there a

nice kitchen?

Kelly: Well, there is a small kitchen, but

it´s OK.

Andrew: And, are there any chairs?

Kelly: Yes, of course there are chairs.

There are two big chairs.

Andrew: Is there a desk?

Kelly: Oh, yes, there is a desk and there

is a computer, too. I need them for
work. Fuente:
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Andrew: OK. Is there a TV?

Kelly: No, there isn’t a TV. I don’t watch much television.

Andrew: Ohh, I see. Are there books? You love books.

Kelly: You are right, but there aren’t books. I sold them before moving.

Andrew: Oh, that is a shame. I want to see the flat. Can I visit?

Kelly: Yes, I am free next week.

Andrew: OK. See you then.

Let´s think about it!

What objects are there in your house or flat?

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WHAT DO WE
USE THERE IS
AND THERE
ARE FOR?

Fuente:
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We use the there is and there are when we refer the existence or presence of someone
or something.

• There is a book on your desk.

• There are three students in the classroom.

1. There is and there’s are both singular forms – that is to say, they refer the presence or
existence of only one person or object. We usually use there’s in informal spea-
king.

• There is a whiteboard in the classroom.

• There’s a computer in the classroom.

2. There are is the plural form of there is and there’s – that it means, it refers the
presence or existence of more than one person or object.

• There are chairs in the classroom.

There are five computers in the computer lab.

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HOW DO WE
USE THERE IS
AND THERE
ARE?

Fuente:
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Positive sentences

is a book on your desk.

There three students in
are
the classroom.

Negative sentences

is not (isn’t) a book on your desk.

There three students in
are not (are not)
the classroom.

Interrogative (Yes/No questions)

Is a book on your desk?

there
three students in
Are
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Let´s practice!

Look at the image. What objects are there in this living room?

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In this living room there are lots of objects.

• There is a cat.

• There is a gray sofa.

• There is a wooden living room table.

• There are two lamps.

• There are five cushions. 5

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But, in this living room there are not some objects.

• There is not a dog.

• There is not a green sofa.

• There is not a metal living room table.

• There are not three lamps.

• There are not seven cushions.

Let´s think about it!

What other objects are there in the living room?

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2. Expressing preferences:
likes and dislikes

Fuente:
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Read the conversation

What things do Erik and Robert like?
What things don’t Erik and Robert dislike?

Erik: Hi, Robert. What are you doing?

Robert: Hello, Erik. I am listening to music.

Erik: What music do you like?

Robert: I like reggaeton. Do you like J Balvin?

Erik: Yes, I do. I really like him.

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Robert: What do you think of Maluma?

Erik: I detest him. My favorite artist is La Rosalia.

Robert, do you want to have lunch with me?

Robert: Of course. What is the restaurant’s menu?

Erik: I think today’s menu is Grilled fish or Caesar salad.

Robert: Oh. I will have fish for lunch, I hate vegetables.

Erik: I will have salad. I don’t like fish at all.

Robert: What class do you have after lunch?

Erik: I have Maths, I really dislike Maths. What class do you have?

Robert: I think I have Science.

Erik: What do you think about Science class?

Robert: I am not a fan of Science. I prefer

English class. I am crazy for English
class.

Erik: That’s great. See you at lunch.

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Let´s think about it!

What music, food and subjects do you like?
What music, food and subjects don’t you like?

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HOW DO WE
EXPRESS LIKES
AND DISLIKES?

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In English, we can use the expressions like, don’t (doesn’t) like, dislike, love and hate to
express our opinions or feelings about a situation.

• I like apples.

• I don’t like horror movies.

• He dislikes broccoli.

• She loves playing games.

• You hate violence.

How do we use these expressions?

After like, don’t (doesn’t) like, dislike, love and hate we can use either nouns (names of
things) or verbs (names of actions). But if we use a verb, we must use it with to or -ing.

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We say We don’t say

I like eating apples. I like to eat apples. I like eat apples.

I don’t like seeing horror I don’t like see horror
I don’t like to see horror films
movies movies
He dislikes cooking
He dislikes to cook broccoli. He dislikes cook broccoli.
broccoli.
She loves playing football. She loves to play football. She loves play football
You hate talking with You hate to talk with rude You hate talk with violent
rude people people. people.

What other words can I use to express likes and

dislikes?

There are other words we can use to communicate our likes and dislikes. Below, you will
find a short list of them.

Expression Example

To be crazy for I am crazy for sports

To be a fan I am not a fan of vegetables.

Favorite My favorite movie is Harry Potter.

Adore I adore happy endings.

Detest I detest homework.

Really like I really like going to the beach.

Really don’t like I really don’t like going to the movies.

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Let´s practice!

Read the letter

Hello, friend.

I am going to tell you about the things that I like and the
things that I don’t like.

My favorite day of the week is Saturday. I love Saturdays!

I get up late in the morning, I have a shower and I have
my favorite breakfast: I am crazy for waffles and natural
orange juice.

My favorite season is spring. I really like to write poems

and stories about spring. In spring I have lots of free time,
so I like to go dancing with my friends! Spring is sunny
and fresh, I love that!

I really don’t like cooking, but I love having a delicious

home-made meal! My partner is a very good cook. He
cooks meat very well – grilled fish, roasted lamb and roas-
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I don’t like shopping much, but I adore shopping for books. When I shop for books, I buy
English and Spanish books. I also buy magazines, about art, and travel mostly. I detest comic
books.

I’m not a fan of sports. I prefer dancing or going for walks. You see, I don’t like sports much.
Well, I like watching the Olympic Games. I love that! But I hate sweating!!

Those are things that I like and dislike.

What about you?

Lisa
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Let´s think about it!

What things does Lisa like? What things does Lisa dislike?

• Lisa loves Saturdays. • Lisa really doesn’t like cooking.

• Lisa is crazy for waffles and natural
• Lisa loves having home-made meals.
orange juice.
• Lisa likes to write poems and stories. • Lisa doesn’t like shopping much.
• Lisa likes to go dancing with her
• Lisa detests comics books
friends.
• Lisa adores shopping for books. • Lisa doesn’t like sports.

• Lisa hates sweating.

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3. Hobbies

Fuente:
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Everyone has some hobbies or activities they like to do in their free time. Here you have
some English vocabulary about hobbies. What do you like to do in your free time?

Hobbies picture dictionary 1.

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Fishing Painting Taking photos 13

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Riding a horse Playing the guitar Hiking

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Singing songs Reading books Cycling

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Climbing Listening to Watching tv

music

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Dancing Cooking Gardening

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Doing puzzles

Hobbies picture dictionary 2.

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Skiing Running Travelling

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Doing ballet Walking Flying a kite

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Swimming Playing tennis Doing origami

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Riding a Playing the Playing

motorbike piano video games

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Playing chess Doing shopping Sailing

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Playing with
friends

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4. Months of the year

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How do we say the months of the year in English?

The months of the year in English are:

English Spanish English Spanish

January Enero July Julio

February Febrero August Agosto

March Marzo September Septiembre

April Abril October Octubre

May Mayo November Noviembre

June Junio December Diciembre

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How do we write the months of the year?

The months of the year in English always begin with a capital letter.

• january (incorrect) = January (correct)

• april (incorrect) = April (correct)

• october (incorrect) = October (correct)

The months of the year can be abbreviated. Below you find the most common abbreviations:

Month Abbreviation Month Abbreviation

January Jan. July Jul.

February Feb. August Aug.

March Mar. September Sep.

April Apr. October Oct.

May May. November Nov.

June Jun. December Dec.

Extra information about the months:

• Seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter) are related to the months of
the year. Seasons are approximate and depend on latitude. Below you find seasons
distribution in North America.

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Month Season

January
Winter
February

March

April Spring

May

June

July Summer

August

September

October Autumn (Fall)

November

December Winter

• Every fourth year, the month of February has 29 days instead of 28. This year is
called a leap year (año bisiesto) and the 29th of February is called a leap day (dia
bisiesto).

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Referencias

https://www.woodwardenglish.com/lesson/months-of-the-year-in-english/

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/vocabulary/date/month-day

https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/time-months-of-year.htm

https://www.englishwsheets.com/hobbies-1.html

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Politécnico Internacional
Institución de Educación Superior SNIES 4727 Resolución No. 4135 del 11 de nov. de 2004
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Vigilado por el Ministerio de Educación Nacional.