- •Alma Mater Language Function:
- •Informal
- •Informal
- •Education
- •Vocabulary Section
- •Vocabulary Section
- •Our “Alma Mater” – the Belarusian State University
- •Higher Education in the United States
- •British Universities
- •1. Ancient Universities
- •2. Red Brick Universities
- •3. New Universities
- •4. Open University
- •Credit Hours
Alma Mater Language Function:
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Asking about likes |
Expressing likes |
Expressing dislikes |
Formal
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- Don't you find it exciting (enjoyable)? - May I ask you if you are fond of ...? |
- I'm really very fond of it. It's one of my favorite pastimes. - Yes, I never get tired of .. |
- I (rather) dislike ... - I must say, I'm not too fond of ... - I don't really like ... |
Neutral
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- Do/don't you like (enjoy, love, care for, adore) ...? - How do you like ...? - Are you fond of (keen on, happy with) ...? |
- Yes, very much indeed. - I really like/do like ... - I'm very fond of ... - I'm very keen on ... |
- I'm afraid. I don't (really, quite, particularly) like ... - Not at all. I don't care for it. I've never liked ...
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Informal
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- Don't you love ...? - Do you like ...? - Do you fancy ...? |
- It's really great! There's nothing I enjoy more than ... - I'm absolutely crazy (mad, wild) about /on it. |
- No, I don't like /dislike ... - I can't bear /stand ... - I hate /detest /loathe ... |
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Complimenting |
Responding to compliments |
Formal
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- You look nice /smart. - You are so ... - You are such a ... - You've got a nice/lovely /beautiful / wonderful ... - I wish I'd got a ... like yours. |
- It's nice /kind of you to say so ... - I wouldn't say that ... - Oh, I don't think I'm better than anybody else. - Yes, I'm quite /rather ... . - Pleased with it (myself). |
Neutral
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- That's /What a nice /lovely /beautiful .. you are wearing. - You do look nice /smart in /with that ... - I do like your ... - You were wonderful /super/magnificent |
- You're .. too (yourself). - Do you really like it? - I'm glad you like it. |
Informal
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- You are great! - You did very well! - What a nice-looking /convenient / delicious ... - You are looking good, baby. - It really suits you. |
- Am I ? You are ... yourself. - Did I ? - Do you like it? - It's not bad, is it? - I'm glad to hear that. - Does it? |
1. You've decided to invite one of your fellow-students to a concert. Much to your regret he/she doesn't like classical music. He/she is rather keen on pop music. Since you're easy, you're quite happy to accept whichever concert is decided upon.
2. Some friends suggest going to see a science-fiction film. You've had a long day at the school. You don't feel like going out. In fact you don't particularly like science-fiction films. You'd prefer to see a cartoon.
3. Your friend is trying to persuade you to go to an exhibition with the rest of the group on Saturday. You prefer having a peaceful evening at home.
4. You're talking to a colleague of yours who doesn't particularly like modern teaching methods. Express your disagreement with her/his dislikes but do it delicately.
5. You're taking to a fellow-student. She/he is expressing her/his dislike of modern fashions. Express your strong disagreement.
6. Your friend wants to bring his mother with him to your birthday party. You would prefer him not to, so refuse tactfully.