Welcome to our B2 English Course!
Objectives:
• Understand and use gerunds and infinitives with preference verbs
• Expand vocabulary related to leisure activities, hobbies, and preferences
• Practice discussing personal likes, dislikes, and preferences
Introduction to Likes, Dislikes, and Preferences
Why is it important?
Expressing preferences helps in personalizing conversations and making choices clear in discussions.
Key Verbs:
Like ◦ Love ◦ Enjoy ◦ Hate ◦ Prefer
Gerunds - I enjoy swimming.
Infinitives - I prefer to swim.
Structure Overview:
Verb + Gerund: I enjoy swimming.
Verb + Infinitive: I prefer to swim.
Grammar Focus
Gerunds vs. Infinitives with Preference Verbs
When to Use Gerunds:
After verbs like
enjoy ◦ like ◦ love ◦ hate
I enjoy reading in my free time.
When to Use Infinitives:
After verbs like
prefer and would like
I prefer to read in the evening.
Common Mistakes
Mixing up gerunds and infinitives:
I enjoy to read ✕
I enjoy reading ✓
Fill in the blanks:
1. She enjoys __________ (dance) at parties.
2. I prefer __________ (eat) at home.
Vocabulary
Hobbies and Preferences
Leisure Activities and Hobbies:
Photography ◦ cooking ◦ playing sports ◦ reading ◦ traveling
Preferences:
Words and phrases to express preferences: Would rather ◦ would prefer ◦ tend to
Example Sentences:
◦ She tends to prefer cooking over ordering takeout.
◦ I would rather spend my weekends traveling than staying at home.
Match the activity with the preference expression:
1. Photography
2. Cooking
a) I prefer __________ meals at home.
b) I enjoy __________ photos when I travel.
Practice Activity
Express Your Preferences
1. Discuss your likes and dislikes with a partner.
Use gerunds and infinitives.
2. Create sentences about preferences using the vocabulary learned.
Wrap-Up & Homework
Homework:
Write a short paragraph describing your favorite leisure activities and why you prefer them, using at least three preference verbs.
Homework Example:
I enjoy
playing tennis on weekends because it keeps me active. I also prefer
to cook at home rather than eating out, as I find it more satisfying.
Preview of Next Class:
Talking about future plans and arrangements using future perfect and future continuous.