A2 Lesson Plan: Expressing Likes,
Dislikes, and Preferences
Theme: Expressing Likes, Dislikes, and Preferences
Level: A2
Skills: Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking
Objectives:
- Understand and use vocabulary and expressions related to likes and dislikes.
- Talk about personal preferences using appropriate structures.
- Use verbs of preference (like, love, hate, prefer, enjoy).
- Practice using comparatives and superlatives in context.
Reading Activities
Reading 1: My Favourite Food
Hi! I'm Sara and I absolutely love spaghetti. It's my favourite meal. I don't really like
vegetables, but I eat them because they're healthy. My brother, Tom, prefers burgers and
fries. He hates anything green on his plate!
Task:
1. 1. Fill in the Noun-Verb-Adjective Table with words from the text.
2. 2. Answer these questions:
- What does the speaker like/love/hate/prefer?
- What can you relate to in this text?
Reading 2: What I Wear
My name is Leo. I love wearing jeans and t-shirts. They're comfortable and cool. I don't like
formal clothes; they make me feel stiff. My sister loves dresses and shiny shoes. She says
they make her feel special.
Task:
3. 1. Fill in the Noun-Verb-Adjective Table with words from the text.
4. 2. Answer these questions:
- What does the speaker like/love/hate/prefer?
- What can you relate to in this text?
Reading 3: Sports Fun
I'm Amina, and I enjoy playing tennis. It's fun and keeps me active. I prefer tennis to running
because it's more exciting. My friend Jack loves football and thinks it's the best sport ever.
He hates swimming though!
Task:
5. 1. Fill in the Noun-Verb-Adjective Table with words from the text.
6. 2. Answer these questions:
- What does the speaker like/love/hate/prefer?
- What can you relate to in this text?
Reading 4: Music and Me
Hi! I’m David. Music is a big part of my life. I like pop music, and I love singing along with my
favorite songs. My dad enjoys jazz, but I think it's a bit boring. My mum prefers classical
music.
Task:
7. 1. Fill in the Noun-Verb-Adjective Table with words from the text.
8. 2. Answer these questions:
- What does the speaker like/love/hate/prefer?
- What can you relate to in this text?
Listening Activities
Listening 1: Favourite Weekend Activities
Script:
Anna: I love going to the cinema on weekends. It’s my way to relax.
Ben: I prefer staying home and playing video games.
Lila: I enjoy hiking with my family. Fresh air is the best!
Tom: I hate shopping on weekends – it’s always crowded.
Task:
9. 1. Fill in a table with: Name | Preference | Reason
10. 2. Discussion: Whose opinion do you share? Why?
11. 3. Word Challenge: Create a 'Word Chain' using preference-related vocabulary.
Listening 2: Our Favourite Foods
Script:
Emma: My favourite food is sushi. I love how fresh it tastes.
Mike: I like pasta. Especially with cheese!
Rita: I don’t like spicy food. It makes me cry!
Sam: I prefer salads. They're healthy and light.
Task:
12. 1. Fill in a table with: Name | Preference | Reason
13. 2. Discussion: Whose opinion do you share? Why?
14. 3. Word Challenge: Create a 'Word Chain' using preference-related vocabulary.
Listening 3: Music Chat
Script:
Olivia: I enjoy pop music, especially Taylor Swift.
James: I hate heavy metal – it’s too loud!
Maya: I like classical music when I study.
Liam: I prefer jazz – it’s smooth and cool.
Task:
15. 1. Fill in a table with: Name | Preference | Reason
16. 2. Discussion: Whose opinion do you share? Why?
17. 3. Word Challenge: Create a 'Word Chain' using preference-related vocabulary.
Writing Activity
Task: Write about your preferences in 5-6 sentences. Include topics like food, clothing, and
sports.
Key Vocabulary:
like, love, hate, prefer, enjoy, delicious, boring, fun, exciting, uncomfortable, tasty
Samples:
- I love pizza because it’s tasty.
- I hate wearing jackets in summer.
- I enjoy swimming. It’s fun and refreshing.
Speaking Practice
Task 1: Ask your partner the following questions:
- What’s your favourite food and why?
- What kind of music do you like?
- Do you prefer sports or video games?
Task 2: Class Survey
Walk around and ask 3 classmates about their preferences. Report back to the class.
