Grammar · A1

Like, love and hate + -ing

Talk about activities you like, love or hate.

I like swimming in the sea.

01 · The idea

Look. Compare these examples.

Talk about activities you like, love or hate.

I like swimming

I like swimming.

She likes. She doesn't like.

He likes reading.

Do you like it?

Do you like dancing? Yes, I do.

02 · More examples

Look at what changes.

I like swimming

After like, try an activity with ing.

I like swimming.

She loves cooking.

We hate waiting.

She likes. She doesn't like.

Watch like: she likes, but she doesn't like.

He likes reading.

She doesn't like driving.

I don't like getting up early.

Do you like it?

Ask with do or does. Keep the activity with ing.

Do you like dancing? Yes, I do.

Does he like shopping? No, he doesn't.

What do you like doing?

Look a little closer

Another useful way

Both are possible in many situations. This activity asks you to practise the ing form.

I like swimming.

I like to swim.

03 · Build a sentence

Make a choice. See what changes.

Change one choice at a time. Watch the sentence blocks.

I like swimming.

How do you feel about it?

What activity?

04 · Try it together

Choose the correct answer.

Quick check 1

I enjoy it: I like ___ books.

Word or form: the -ing pattern.

Quick check 2

She ___ playing tennis.

Quick check 3

___ you like walking?

05 · Real-life English

Use it in a conversation.

Choose a weekend activity

A: Do you like walking? B: Yes, I love walking. A: Let's go to the park. B: Good idea!

Find an activity you and your partner both like. Make a plan.

Choose a class

A: Does Ben like cooking? B: Yes, but he doesn't like washing dishes. A: A cooking class is a good idea for him.

Choose a class for a friend. Say what the friend likes and does not like doing.

06 · Common mistakes

Which sentence is correct?

07 · Keep this

The lesson in three small steps.

I like swimming

I like swimming. She loves cooking.

She likes. She doesn't like.

She likes reading. She doesn't like reading.

Do you like it?

Do you like dancing? Yes, I do. / No, I don't.

08 · Practice

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