Phrases with love, hate, can't bear, enjoy

1) Match these phrases to a)-c).

I really love.....

I really hate...

I don't like.......at all

I can't stand.....

I'm really/very/quite interested in....

I think.....is/are all right

....really get(s) on my nerves

I can't bear.....

I enjoy....

I don't mind.....

I'm not very keen on....

I'm really/very/quite keen on.....

........ drive(s) me crazy.

I think....is/are really boring/annoying.

I think.....is/are great/brilliant/wonderful.

a)     phrases to say you like something

b)    phrases to say something is OK

c)     phrases to say you don't like something

Think about how you feel about these things. Choose a different phrase from 1) for each thing.

• waiting in queues
• doing the washing-up
• buying new shoes
• going on long journeys
• getting up early
• watching reality TV

Discuss these questions

1. Have you got a mobile phone? If so, how important is it to you? If not, why haven't you got one?
2. What are the good things and bad things about mobile phones? Make two lists.

Which of these things do you do to relax? How often do you do them? What else do you do to relax?

watch TV	go swimming	do yoga	have a massage
paint	go for a run	go out for a drink	meditate

Adjectives:

relaxed	nervous	pleased	embarrassed	annoyed
fed up	disappointed	stressed	calm	upset
scared	satisfied	confused	shocked	glad
frustrated	concerned