Preferences and Choices - Elementary English

source: Twominute English     2013年7月8日
In this lesson we will learn various words and phrases that people can use when they want to show their choice or preference over something. The words and phrases we've used are simple so that you can put them to use in your conversations right away.
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0:06 In this lesson we will learn how to talk about our preferences and choices with the help of some conversations.
0:17 Hello Duffy. Let’s go buy a T-shirt.
0:21 Alright. But I want a shirt, not a T-shirt.
0:25 Don’t you like T-shirts, Duffy?
0:29 I prefer shirts to T-shirts.
0:32 So you choose to be formal rather than casual.
0:36 Yes. I prefer formal wear.
0:39 That’s your choice, Duffy. But I always prefer a casual look.
0:49 Dyna, I have two passes for the fashion show.
0:53 That’s good.
0:54 you wanna join me?
0:56 No Jina. I don’t like to watch fashion shows.
0:59 C’mon Dyna! It’s just for a day!
1:01 I prefer to go to a concert.
1:03 No Dyna. I can’t stand the loud noise at a music concert.
1:13 George, I came to return this DVD. Give me another one.
1:17 What happened? Don’t you like horror movies?
1:22 I like horror movies, but not movies like “Audition”. It’s brutal gore!
1:28 What kind of horror movies do you prefer?
1:31 Something like “The Grudge” or “The Ring”.
1:35 I understand your choice now. You should watch “The Shutter”.
1:39 Oh yes! I’ve heard about that one.
1:48 There’s a whole lot of items in the menu.
1:51 Let’s have some shrimps.
1:53 I don’t like seafood. I’ll have a steak.
1:56 I’m tired of meats. I want to eat some seafood today.
2:01 You know what? I’m tired of meat, too. Alright then, let me check the menu.
2:06 Sure. Take your time.
2:13 But I want a shirt, not a T-shirt.
2:20 I prefer shirts to T-shirts.
2:27 So you choose to be formal rather than casual.
2:36 I prefer formal wear.
2:42 That’s your choice, Duffy. But I always prefer a casual look.
2:54 I prefer to go to a concert.
3:01 What kind of horror movies do you prefer?
3:10 I understand your choice now.
3:17 I don’t like seafood. I’ll have a steak.