The document discusses different uses of the word "like" in English. It explains that "like" can be used as a verb to talk about preferences, as in "I like listening to music". It describes how "would like" is used to make polite requests and talk about wants. The document also discusses using "like" as a preposition, such as in "Your perfume smells like lemon". Finally, it covers phrases like "feel like" and "what...like?" to ask for descriptions.

1. Uses of like
Prof: Econ. William Figueroa, MBA.

2. Like + verb or noun
• We use the verb like + -ing or + noun to talk about preferences. We can
also use like + infinitive. For example:
• I like listening / to listen to music
• Did he like the concert?
• I think he’ll like the food in thar restaurant
• I didn’t like that dessert

3. Would like
• We use would like + infinitive or + noun to make polite offers and requests.
• We also use would like to talk about something we want to have or do.
• It is more polite than using the verb want. Contraction : i’d / we’d like
• For example:
• Would you like a glass of water?
• Would you like to sit down?
• I’d like a chicken salad, please
• I’d like to go to Paris one day

4. Like (preposition)
• We also use like as a preposition. It means “similar to”. Just like means “exactly
the same as” For example:
• Sara is like her mother = Sara and her mother have a similar personality
• His car is just like mine = His car is exactly the same as mine
• We often use the preposition like with verbs of the senses (look, sound, taste, feel,
smell, etc) and the verb seem. For example:
• Your perfume smells like lemon
• That seems like a good idea
• This tastes just like chicken!

5. Feel Like phrase
• We use the phrase feel like + -ing to mean “want to do”, especially when
we’re making plans. For example:
• What do you feel like doing tonight? = What do you want to do tonight?
• I don’t feel like going to the movies = I don’t want to go to the movies

6. What… like?
• We use what + be like to ask for a description of something or someone. For
example:
• What was the movie like?
• What’s that new restaurant like?

7. Uses of like

8. Exercise
1. What was Sarah’s party like?
2. I like having my lunch in the park
3. Do you feel like going out
tonight?
4. I’d like to go to the movies this
weekend
5. What does Martina’s brother look
like?
6. Would you like a cup of coffee
7. What is your new english teacher
like?
8. Maria would like to move to a
bigger apartment
9. She sounds just like Beyoncé
10. I’d like to reserve a double room,
please.

9. Reading exercise
Answers: a. Soy sauce; b. Zucchini; c. Toast; d.
Avocado; e. Shellfish; f. Garlic; g. Olive oil

10. Listening exercise
Answers: a. 3; b. 1; c. 2

11. Exercise
Answers: 1. c, e, g; 2. a, b, f; 3. d