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4 ways to use 'like'

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Intermediate and above, or any learner training full listening without hints.

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About this exercise

In British English, the word 'like' has versatile uses. This exercise focuses on four key ways to incorporate 'like' into everyday conversations. You'll hear examples that show how 'like' functions as a verb, a comparative term, and a way to list examples. Understanding these different contexts can help you form sentences that are more natural and relatable. By practicing with these structures, you'll improve your spoken English and gain more confidence in using 'like' appropriately. Listen closely to the examples, and you'll enhance your grammatical skills effectively.

Questions about this exercise

As an active verb, 'like' expresses a positive feeling, such as in the sentence 'I like my dad.'

'Like' can be used to indicate similarity, as in 'I am like my dad because we both have brown hair.'

When used to list examples, 'like' means 'such as,' as in 'My dad enjoys many sports, like football.'

This expression means that a mother and daughter share similar qualities or traits.