Talking about fruit: I like / I don’t like
CEFR: A1
Read/Listen first
At the market today, I look at the fruit stand. I see red apples, green pears, yellow bananas, and sweet strawberries. There is a big watermelon and a fresh pineapple, too. I like apples and strawberries, but I don’t like pears. Bananas are okay. I ask my friend, “Do you like pineapple?” She says, “Yes, I do!” We buy fruit for a small party tonight.⚡ Learning goals
- Can understand a short text about fruit in a shop.
- Can say which fruit they like and do not like.
- Can ask and answer simple questions with “Do you like…?”
✨ Key language
- I like … “I like apples.”
- I don’t like … “I don’t like pears.”
- Do you like … ? “Do you like pineapple?”
⚙️ Rules & Grammar — 4 Structures
1️⃣ I like + noun
Rule: Use “I like” + a fruit to say you enjoy it.Examples: I like apples.; I like bananas.; I like fresh fruit.
Common pitfall + fix: Many learners say “I am like apples.”; say “I like apples.” instead.
Choose the correct sentence.
Tip: Use “I like” + the fruit.
Fill with the best answer: ______ strawberries.
Tip: Start with “I like”.
2️⃣ I don’t like + noun
Rule: Use “I don’t like” + a fruit to say you do not enjoy it.Examples: I don’t like pears.; I don’t like watermelon.; I don’t like green apples.
Common pitfall + fix: Do not say “I no like pears.”; say “I don’t like pears.” instead.
Choose the correct sentence.
Tip: Use “don’t” with “I”.
Fill with the best answer: ______ bananas.
Tip: Use “I don’t like”.
3️⃣ Do you like + noun?
Rule: Use “Do you like” + a fruit to ask about taste.Examples: Do you like apples?; Do you like pineapple?; Do you like watermelon?
Common pitfall + fix: Do not say “Are you like apples?”; say “Do you like apples?” instead.
Choose the correct question.
Tip: Start questions with “Do you”.
Fill with the best answer: ______ apples?
Tip: Use “Do you like”.
4️⃣ Yes, I do / No, I don’t
Rule: Answer “Do you like…?” with “Yes, I do.” or “No, I don’t.”Examples: Yes, I do.; No, I don’t.; Yes, I do. I like bananas.
Common pitfall + fix: Do not answer only “Yes” or “No”; add “I do” or “I don’t”.
Choose the best short answer: “Do you like strawberries?”
Tip: Use “Yes, I do.” or “No, I don’t.”
Fill with the best answer: “Do you like pears?” ______
Tip: Start with “No,” then add “I don’t.”
✍️ Vocabulary
apple
Meaning: a round red or green fruit.Synonyms: fruit, red fruit
Chunk/Idiom: an apple a day
Example: I eat an apple every morning.
Morphology: noun; singular: apple; plural: apples
Self-practice: Say which apples you like today.
banana
Meaning: a long yellow fruit.Synonyms: fruit, yellow fruit
Chunk/Idiom: a bunch of bananas
Example: I like a banana with my coffee.
Morphology: noun; singular: banana; plural: bananas
Self-practice: Say when you eat bananas at home.
pear
Meaning: a green or yellow fruit with a soft inside.Synonyms: fruit, sweet fruit
Chunk/Idiom: a ripe pear
Example: I don’t like this pear, it is hard.
Morphology: noun; singular: pear; plural: pears
Self-practice: Say if you like pears or not.
strawberry
Meaning: a small red fruit with tiny seeds.Synonyms: fruit, red berry
Chunk/Idiom: fresh strawberries
Example: We eat strawberries at the party tonight.
Morphology: noun; singular: strawberry; plural: strawberries
Self-practice: Say how you like to eat strawberries.
watermelon
Meaning: a very big green fruit with red inside.Synonyms: fruit, summer fruit
Chunk/Idiom: a slice of watermelon
Example: We share a slice of watermelon in the kitchen.
Morphology: noun; singular: watermelon; plural: watermelons
Self-practice: Say when you eat watermelon in summer.
pineapple
Meaning: a sweet yellow fruit with a hard skin.Synonyms: fruit, tropical fruit
Chunk/Idiom: fresh pineapple juice
Example: My friend likes pineapple on a small pizza.
Morphology: noun; singular: pineapple; plural: pineapples
Self-practice: Say if you like pineapple in a salad.
☁️ Examples (+ audio)
I like red apples and sweet strawberries.
I don’t like green pears in the morning.
Do you like bananas and watermelon?
Yes, I do. I like fresh fruit.
✏️ Exercises
Grammar
Which sentence is correct?
Tip: Use “I like” with the fruit.
Complete the idea from the text: The speaker…
Tip: Look at the sentence about pears in the text.
Fill with the best answer:
______ pineapple?Tip: Use “Do you like” to ask.
Fill with the best answer:
“Do you like bananas?” ______Tip: Answer with “Yes, I do.” or “No, I don’t.”
Vocabulary & Comprehension
Which fruit does the speaker like?
Tip: Read the sentence with “I like”.
Where is the speaker in the mini text?
Tip: Look at the first sentence of the text.
Fill with the best answer:
The speaker looks at the ______.Tip: It is the place with all the fruit.
Fill with the best answer:
They buy fruit for a ______ tonight.Tip: Read the last sentence of the text.
✅ Guided practice
Mini-dialogue:
A: Hi, look at all this fruit at the market.B: Yes, I like the apples and the strawberries.
A: I don’t like pears. Do you like pears?
B: No, I don’t. But I like pineapple and watermelon.
Why this matters:
These sentences help you talk about simple food choices. You can use them in shops, markets, and at small parties with friends.Verb & Adjective Pack:
like — I like fresh fruit.don’t like — I don’t like hard pears.
sweet — These strawberries are very sweet.
fresh — We buy fresh fruit at the market.
Try & compare:
Fill with the best answer: ______ strawberries, but I don’t like pears.
Tip: Use “I like” from the text.
Self-correction: Fix the sentence: I no like apples.
Tip: Add “don’t” after “I”.
Practice aloud: Listen, repeat, then type the sentence.
Do you like watermelon?
Tip: Start with “Do you like”.