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Hello everyone and welcome back to Pod

and Chill, the channel where learning

English is not only easy but also fun.

My name is Gwen and I'm so happy to be

here with you today.

>> Hello Gwen, and hello to all our

wonderful friends around the world. I'm

Leo. How are you doing today, Gwen?

>> I'm doing really great, Leo. It always

makes me happy to join you and talk with

our friends.

What about you?

>> I'm very good. Thank you. I feel excited

and ready for another fun episode.

>> Me, too. But before we get started, we

just want to say a big thank you to all

of you for listening and supporting our

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>> Yes. And don't forget to subscribe and

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>> Exactly. Every little bit of support

means a lot.

>> So, are you ready for today's topic?

>> Absolutely. Today's topic is going to be

a fun one. We are going to talk about

things we like to do.

>> That's such a great topic. In English,

one of the most common and useful

questions is, "What do you like to do?"

>> Yes. It's a perfect way to start a

conversation and get to know someone

better.

So, let me ask you first. What do you

like to do, Leo?

>> Hm, that's a very good question. I

actually like many things. For example,

one of my favorites is listening to

music. I like to listen because it helps

me relax and learn at the same time.

>> Oh, nice. And to say you like something,

you can use the phrase I like to

followed by the action.

>> For example, I like to listen to music.

That's perfect.

>> Exactly.

I like to listen to music. Or you can

also say I like listening to music. Both

are correct.

>> Yes. I like to listen to music or I like

listening to music. Very good. What kind

of music do you like to listen to?

>> I like pop songs. Fun and happy songs.

They always give me energy.

And you? Do you like to listen to music?

>> I do. I like to listen to music a lot. I

like listening in the morning while I

drink my coffee. It makes me feel

relaxed and ready for the day.

>> Ah, music and coffee. A perfect morning.

So friends, you can say I like to listen

to music or I like listening to music.

>> You can also connect it with another

activity like drinking coffee. What

about other things, Gwen? What else do

you like to do?

>> Well, I really like to ride my bicycle

in the evening. The fresh air, the quiet

streets, it feels amazing.

>> Riding a bike is great. So, you say, "I

like to ride my bike." Good. Do you ride

every day?

>> I try to. Not every day, but maybe three

times a week. It makes me feel free.

That's wonderful. Feeling free is

important. We can use another word for

like. We can say enjoy. For example, I

enjoy riding my bicycle in the evening.

>> Oh yes, enjoy is a great word. It sounds

a little stronger like you really really

like it. I enjoy riding.

>> Exactly. With the word enjoy, we usually

use the action with ing at the end. For

example, I enjoy swimming. I enjoy

riding. I enjoy speaking.

>> That's a great tip, Leo. So, I can say,

I enjoy drinking tea in the afternoon.

>> Perfect. Yes. Wow, your afternoon sounds

very relaxing, Gwen.

>> It is. What about you, Leo? What do you

enjoy doing?

>> I enjoy playing the guitar.

>> Really? Wow. I'm not very good with

instruments.

>> It's fun. I enjoy learning new songs.

It's not always easy, but it's very

rewarding. M the guitar. I enjoy

listening to guitar music.

>> See, we all have something we enjoy. So,

to our friends, you can say, "I like

playing the guitar." or I enjoy playing

the guitar. What kind of music do you

play, Leo? Is it your favorite?

>> Yes, I think so. I enjoy playing simple

folk songs. They sound very nice.

>> That sounds wonderful. Maybe you can

play a song for me one day.

>> Of course, I would enjoy that. What

about movies, Gwen? Do you like to watch

movies?

>> Oh, I love movies. See, we have like

enjoy and now love. Love is very strong.

>> Yes, I love movies. It means you like

them very very much.

>> Exactly. I love watching comedies.

They always make me laugh.

>> I can imagine. I love movies too. I love

watching science fiction. They are so

exciting.

>> Ah, science fiction is fun. So for our

friends you can say I love and then the

thing I love movies or I love watching

comedies.

>> Yes, it's easy. I love pizza. I love

sunny days. I love holidays.

>> Oh, I definitely love holidays. Who

doesn't?

>> True. Weekends are the best. What do you

like to do on weekends, Gwen?

>> On weekends, I like to bake cakes.

Sometimes I try new recipes from the

internet like carrot cake or banana

bread. Other times I just make a simple

chocolate cake at home. It makes the

whole house smell so good.

>> Baking is great. So you say, "I like to

bake cakes." That's a perfect example.

What kind of cakes do you love the most?

>> I love fruit cakes. The sweetness of the

fruit makes them taste so fresh.

I also enjoy decorating them with cream

and strawberries. It feels creative,

almost like art.

>> Fruit cakes are delicious. I enjoy them,

too. But I also like cheesecakes. You

know, rich and creamy. Sometimes one

small piece is never enough.

>> Oh, cheesecakes are amazing. My cousin

absolutely loves cheesecakes. So, we can

say, "I like fruit cakes." Or, "I love

cheesecakes."

It's a good way to talk about food and

tastes.

>> Yes, exactly. Food is always a fun

topic.

>> What about sports, Leo? Do you like to

play sports?

>> I do. I like to play basketball. It's

exciting and it keeps me healthy. It's

also a lot of fun to play with friends

on the weekend.

>> Basketball?

Wow.

Are you good at it?

>> I think I'm okay. I'm not the best

player, but I really enjoy playing.

That's the important part for me to

enjoy the game.

>> That is the most important part. So, you

can say I like to play basketball or I

enjoy playing basketball.

Both are correct and easy to use.

>> Correct. And you, Gwen, do you like

sports?

>> H I don't play sports very much, but I

like to watch swimming on TV. The races

are so fast and the swimmers are so

strong. It's exciting to watch them

compete.

>> Ah, watching sports is fun, too. So,

here's a question for our friends. Do

you like to play sports or watch sports?

>> That's a great question for them. And

remember, if you want to say something

negative,

it's very simple. For example, I can

say, I don't like to play sports.

>> To make it negative, we just add don't.

>> Yes, exactly.

I like to play basketball. The negative

is I don't like to play basketball.

>> Simple. I like juice. I don't like soda.

>> Perfect example.

>> But I like soda though.

>> I know. So, we have talked about

reading, cycling, baking, music, food,

and sports.

>> Wow. We like a lot of things. We do.

What about spending time with people? Do

you enjoy that? Of course, I love

spending time with my family and

friends. We often have dinner together

and share stories about our week. It's

very special.

>> Me, too. It's very important. So, you

can say, "I love spending time with my

family."

>> Yes.

>> On the weekend, I like to visit my

grandparents. We sit in the garden,

drink tea, and talk about old memories.

It's very nice.

>> That sounds lovely. I like to meet my

neighbors for tea. We talk, laugh, and

sometimes play cards together. It's

always a lot of fun.

>> I like to meet my neighbors. That's a

great sentence.

It's a common and friendly activity.

>> It is. So, let's review a little. We

have some key phrases. I like to. I

enjoy. I love.

>> And for the negative,

I don't like.

>> Perfect.

>> And we can use an action or a verb in

two ways.

>> For example, I like to play or I like

playing.

>> Yes, that's a very useful tip. Both are

correct and people will understand you

perfectly.

>> Let's think of more examples. What about

animals, Gwen? Do you like animals? I

love animals.

I have a rabbit. His name is Snow. He

has white fur and long ears. He loves to

hop around the garden.

>> A rabbit. I love rabbits. I don't have a

pet, but I like them a lot. They are so

soft and gentle.

>> Snow is very cute. I enjoy playing with

him. He jumps, runs, and sometimes hides

behind the sofa.

He is very funny.

>> Ah, that's nice. So, I enjoy playing

with my rabbit. That's a perfect

sentence.

>> What about fish, Leo? Do you like fish?

>> Oh, I love fish. Watching them swim in

the water is so relaxing. They look calm

and beautiful.

>> Me, too. I love fish. When I was a

child, I had a small fish tank in my

room. I could watch them for hours.

Where do you like to see fish, Leo?

>> I like to go to the aquarium. The

colors, the movement, the big tanks.

It's amazing. It always makes me feel

peaceful.

>> I agree. I love the aquarium. I also

enjoy watching fish in a pond at the

park. They look so free in the water.

>> Yes, fish are beautiful. So, our friends

can say, "I like fish." Or they can be

more specific. I like rabbits. I like

watching fish.

>> Exactly. It's always good to add

details. It makes the conversation more

interesting.

>> True. What is a place you would love to

visit, Gwen? H I would love to visit

France for the bakeries. Fresh

croissants, baguettes, and cakes. They

all look so delicious.

>> The croissants? I understand.

>> How about you, Leo? Where would you like

to visit?

>> I would love to visit Australia. I think

it's a very beautiful country with

amazing beaches.

>> Oh, Australia's amazing. A friend of

mine went there and she loved it. She

said the people were kind and the nature

was stunning.

>> So, we can also talk about things we

want to do in the future. We use I would

love to.

>> Yes, that's a great phrase for dreams

and future plans. For example, I would

love to learn to paint pictures. It

would be wonderful to create my own art.

>> Oh, would you? That's cool.

>> Yes, I think so. It's not easy,

but I would love to learn.

>> What about you? Is there something you

would love to learn? I would love to

learn how to play the piano. It's such a

beautiful instrument.

>> It is. So, I would love to learn the

piano.

This is a fantastic way to talk about

your goals.

>> Yes. Our friends can think about what

they would love to do or learn. It's a

great exercise.

>> What do you like to do in the evenings,

Leo?

>> After work.

>> In the evenings, I like to relax.

Sometimes I play simple games on my

phone.

>> Me, too. I enjoy playing a small game

before I go to sleep. It helps me feel

calm. It's a nice way to end the day. I

also like to listen to short podcasts.

>> Oh, really? Any specific podcast?

>> Well, I hear pod and chill is very good.

>> I hear that, too. So, to our friends,

you can say, "I like to listen to

podcasts."

>> We hope you do.

>> We do.

>> Okay, let's think about another topic.

What about shopping? Do you like

shopping, Gwen? That's an interesting

question. I don't love shopping for

clothes. It can be tiring.

>> I agree. So, you can say, "I don't

really like shopping for clothes."

>> Yes, exactly.

But I do like shopping for fruit. I can

spend a long time in the market choosing

apples and bananas.

>> Ah, that's different. I understand that.

I like shopping for bread. Going to the

bakery and choosing fresh bread is

always nice.

>> Oh, that's great. It's part of the

simple joys you enjoy so much.

>> Exactly. It's all connected.

>> So, let's give our friends a little

challenge, Leo.

>> Okay. I like challenges. What is it?

>> Let's try to make sentences about a

person named Alex. We can say what Alex

likes and doesn't like.

>> Great idea. I'll start. Alex likes to

drink tea in the morning.

>> Okay. And Alex loves eating sandwiches

for lunch.

>> Good one. Alex doesn't like milk. In the

evening, Alex loves to watch cartoons,

>> but he doesn't like cleaning his room.

Nobody likes cleaning their room.

This is a great exercise. Our friends

can do this too. They can write about a

friend, a family member, or even

themselves.

>> Yes, it's a very good way to practice.

Use likes, enjoys, loves, and doesn't

like. Okay, let's talk about seasons.

Do you have a favorite season, Leo?

>> Oh, yes. I love summer. I like the long

sunny days. Summer is great. I like

summer, too. But I think I love winter.

I love the cool air and the chance to

drink hot chocolate.

>> Winter is beautiful, so I love summer. I

love winter. You can also talk about the

weather you like.

>> For example, I like sunny days and I

don't like windy days. Some people like

rainy days. They enjoy staying at home

with a book and a cup of tea.

>> That's true. I enjoy that too sometimes.

>> So, it's okay to like different things.

Of course, that's what makes people

interesting.

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>> Let's summarize one more time the key

phrases for our friends because this is

very important.

>> Good idea. The most common way to say

you like something is I like.

>> So I like pizza or I like to walk. And

if you want to say it a little stronger,

you can say I enjoy.

>> And remember to use the verb with ing. I

enjoy walking.

>> And for something you like very very

much, you say I love it. I love my

family. I love learning English.

>> Yes, that's a great one. And for the

negative, I don't like I don't like cold

weather.

>> Fantastic.

And we also learned how to talk about

our dreams for the future.

>> Yes, I would love to. I would love to

travel to a new country. These are

really useful phrases.

>> You can use them every day in many

different conversations.

They really are. And it's a great way to

start a conversation with a new friend.

Just ask, "What do you like to do?"

>> Exactly. And then you can listen and

find things you have in common.

>> Yes. Maybe you both like the same kind

of music or movies.

>> It's a perfect way to connect with

people.

>> Wow, Gwen, we talked about so many

things we like to do.

>> We did. It was a fun conversation.

I feel like I know you even better now,

Leo.

>> Me too, Gwen. It was great. I think our

friends now have many tools to talk

about what they like.

>> I think so, too. Practice is key. Try to

use these phrases this week.

>> Talk to a friend or just practice by

yourself.

>> Yes, that's the best advice.

Well, I think that's all the time we

have for today.

>> This was so much fun.

>> It really was.

>> Thank you for the great conversation,

Gwen.

>> Thank you, Leo.

>> And a big thank you to all of you for

listening to us today on Pod and Chill.

>> We hope you enjoyed it. Don't forget to

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>> Yes. And please share this episode with

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>> And we have a question for you. Please

leave a comment below and tell us what

do you like to do.

>> We would love to read your answers. It

will be great to know more about our

friends.

>> Definitely. Thank you again everyone.

>> I'm Leo and here is Gwen.

>> We'll see you next time.

>> Bye for now. Keep practicing.

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ B1	verb - to receive pleasure from; to take satisfaction in.
relax /rɪˈlæks/ B1	verb - to become less tense, anxious, or worried.
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A1	verb - to give attention to sound or speech.
like /laɪk/ A1	verb - to find agreeable or pleasurable.
friends /frendz/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
movies /ˈmuːviz/ A2	noun - a story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a cinema or on television.
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.
coffee /ˈkɒfi/ A1	noun - a drink made from the roasted and ground beans of a tropical shrub.
bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl/ A2	noun - a vehicle with two wheels in tandem, usually propelled by pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain, and having handlebars for steering.
bike /baɪk/ A1	noun - a bicycle or motorcycle.
guitar /ɡɪˈtɑːr/ A2	noun - a musical instrument with six strings played by strumming or plucking.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel a strong affection for (someone).
bake /beɪk/ A2	verb - to cook (food) by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven.
taste /teɪst/ A2	verb - perceive or experience the flavor of.
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. verb - play a musical instrument.
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - look at attentively over a period of time.
visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ A2	verb - go to see and spend time with (someone or somewhere).
learn /lɜːrn/ A1	verb - gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught.