A2 • Lesson 14
Vocabulary and reading to prepare for your lesson
Click each word to see its meaning and an example.
To like one thing better than another.
"I prefer tea to coffee."
A choice or liking for one thing over another.
"My preference is chocolate over vanilla."
Preferring; more willingly; instead.
"I'd rather stay home than go out."
The one you like most of all.
"Coffee is my favorite drink."
A choice between two options.
"Either tea or coffee is fine."
A decision between options; what you pick.
"My choice is the red one."
In truth; to be truthful.
"Honestly, I prefer pizza to pasta."
Compare two things and choose one.
"I prefer summer to winter."
Say what you like most.
"My favorite is chocolate ice cream."
Say what you prefer to do.
"I'd rather watch a movie than read."
Say you're happy with either choice.
"Tea or coffee? Either one is fine."
Give your true preference.
"Honestly, I prefer the blue one."
Formal way to state your choice.
"My preference is to go in the morning."
A preference is what you like better. You have preferences for food, clothes, activities, and many things. Expressing your preferences helps people know you better.
You can say "I prefer..." to compare two things. You say "I prefer tea to coffee." You can also say "My favorite is..." or "I like... better than..." These all show your choices.
You can use "either...or" to show you're flexible. You say "Either one is fine" or "Either day works for me." This shows you're easy to work with.
When you express preferences, you're honest. You say what you really like. You can say "Honestly, I prefer..." or "Frankly, I like..." to show you're being truthful.
Good communication includes sharing your preferences. It helps people understand what you want. Practice saying your preferences clearly and confidently.
~230 words • A2 Level
Think about these questions before your lesson.
For each question above, write maximum 3 keywords — no sentences. Then practise speaking your answer out loud from just the keywords.
Q1: "What is your favorite food? Why?"
Your 3 keywords: / /
Now say your answer out loud. Speak for about 30 seconds from just your keywords.
Q2: "Do you prefer morning or evening?"
Your 3 keywords: / /
Speak for 30 seconds. Let your brain build the sentences from the keywords.
Q3: "What do you prefer: reading or watching movies?"
Your 3 keywords: / /
Say your answer out loud — don't just think it! Your keywords are enough.
Remember: keywords only. Your brain does the rest. Mistakes are good — they mean you're practising speaking, not reading.
Preparation time: ~15 minutes