Lesson 8.1: Speaking – Rising Intonation

Talking About Likes or Dislikes 

Expressing likes

Have a soft spot for something

Q: Is there a particular type of movie or TV show that you always enjoy watching?

A: To be honest with you, I have a soft spot for cartoons like ‘Tom and Jerry’ and ‘Scooby-Doo.’ because they always bring back good childhood memories for me. . 

Have a thing for

Q: Is there a specific genre of music you prefer?

A: Actually, I’ve got a thing for jazz music, you know, I picked this up from my dad, who is also really into it.

Can’t get enough of

Q: Is there a food you always enjoy?

A: That’s a tough one, I would say, I can’t get enough of Mexican food. I actually wasn’t really big on it when I first tried it because it was quite different from Vietnamese dishes, you know. But as I got used it, they were always my goto everytime I went out. 

A big fan of sth

Q: Do you like sports?

A: Absolutely! I’m a big fan of sports and I’ve got a soft spot for soccer. That’s why I always meet up with my friends to practice every weekend. 

I like -> I enjoy -> I love 

I have a soft spot for + N 

I have a thing for + N 

I am really into + N

I am really big on + N 

I can’t get enough of + N 

N + is my goto 

I am big fan of + N