Lesson 5

Hobbies and Interests

Objective: I will learn to talk about why someone likes or dislikes something.

Personal Study

Prepare for the conversation group by completing activities A through D.

Study the Principle of Learning: Learn by Study and by Faith

In EnglishConnect, we rely on God to learn by study and by faith.

In 1832, Joseph Smith and some of the early leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were directed to start a school. God wanted them to learn, grow, and be prepared to lead others. This group of members did not have degrees from universities or even much schooling. They didn’t have a lot of money or resources. In the scriptures, God taught them a pattern for learning:

“And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118).

God teaches that we need to learn by study, and we also need to learn by faith. We give our best effort, and we ask God to send His Spirit to open our minds and hearts to learn. The Spirit gives us more understanding than is possible on our own. Having a great teacher or a great textbook can help, but God can teach us even if we don’t have those things. As we learn by study and by faith, God can help us learn more than we thought was possible.

Ponder

• What can you do to seek learning “by study and by faith”?

• Think about your experience in EnglishConnect. How is God helping you learn?

Memorize Vocabulary

Learn the meaning and pronunciation of each word before your conversation group. Try using the new words in a conversation or in a message to someone who knows English.

because

Verbs

exercise
learn English
play sports

See lesson 4 for more verbs.

Adjectives

boring
cheap
dangerous
difficult
easy
exciting
expensive
fun
important
interesting
relaxing
tiring
useful

Practice Pattern 1

Practice using the patterns until you can confidently ask and answer questions. Try saying the patterns aloud. Consider recording yourself. Pay attention to your pronunciation and fluency.

Q: What do you like to do?A: I like to (verb).

Q: Why do you like to (verb)?A: I like to (verb) because it’s (adjective).

Questions

Answers

Examples

Q: Why do you like to sing?A: I like to sing because it’s fun.

Q: Why doesn’t she like to cook?A: She doesn’t like to cook because it’s difficult.

Q: Why does she like to paint?A: Because it’s relaxing.

Use the Patterns

Write four questions you can ask someone. Write an answer to each question. Read them out loud.

Additional Activities

Complete the lesson activities and assessments online at englishconnect.org/learner/resources or in the EnglishConnect 1 Workbook.

Act in Faith to Practice English Daily

Continue to practice English daily. Use your “Personal Study Tracker.” Review your study goal and evaluate your efforts.

Conversation Group

Discuss the Principle of Learning: Learn by Study and by Faith

(20–30 minutes)

• Read the principle of learning for this lesson aloud.

• Discuss the questions.

Activity 1: Practice the Patterns

(10–15 minutes)

Review the vocabulary list with a partner.

Practice pattern 1 with a partner:

• Practice asking questions.

• Practice answering questions.

• Practice a conversation using the patterns.

Repeat for pattern 2.

Activity 2: Create Your Own Sentences

(10–15 minutes)

Use the charts. Ask and answer questions about each person. Take turns. Switch partners and practice again.

Example: Alex

Likes	Why
Likes swim	Why easy
Likes watch movies	Why interesting

Dislikes	Why
Dislikes dance	Why difficult
Dislikes read	Why boring

• A: What does Alex like to do?

• B: He likes to swim.

• A: Why does he like to swim?

• B: He likes to swim because it’s easy.

• A: What doesn’t Alex like to do?

• B: He doesn’t like to dance.

• A: Why doesn’t he like to dance?

• B: He doesn’t like to dance because it’s difficult.

Chart 1: Katya

Likes	Why
Likes paint	Why important
Likes garden	Why relaxing

Dislikes	Why
Dislikes run	Why tiring
Dislikes cook	Why difficult

Chart 2: Dani

Likes	Why
Likes dance	Why fun
Likes play sports	Why cheap

Dislikes	Why
Dislikes watch TV	Why boring
Dislikes travel	Why expensive

Chart 3: Suri

Likes	Why
Likes watch sports	Why exciting
Likes play sports	Why difficult

Dislikes	Why
Dislikes dance	Why tiring
Dislikes run	Why difficult

Chart 4: Your Name

Likes	Why
Likes
Likes

Dislikes	Why
Dislikes
Dislikes

Activity 3: Create Your Own Conversations

(15–20 minutes)

Look at the pictures. Ask and answer questions about the activity in each picture. Take turns. Switch partners and practice again.

Example

• A: Do you like to run?

• B: Yes.

• A: Why do you like to run?

• B: I like to run because it’s exciting.

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Evaluate

(5–10 minutes)

Evaluate your progress on the objectives and your efforts to practice English daily.

Evaluate Your Progress

I can:

• Say why I like something.

  

• Say why I don’t like something.

  

Evaluate Your Efforts

Evaluate your efforts to:

1. Study the principle of learning.

2. Memorize vocabulary.

3. Practice the patterns.

4. Practice daily.

Set a goal. Consider the study suggestions in the “Personal Study Tracker.”

Share your goal with a partner.

Act in Faith to Practice English Daily

“To seek learning by study generally puts our minds to work. To seek learning by faith puts both our hearts and minds to work. It is in our hearts and minds that we will feel the manifestations of the Holy Ghost” (Camille N. Johnson, “Seek Learning by Study and by Faith,” BYU-Pathway Worldwide Devotional, October 2021).