Unit 1: Talking About Your Music Likes

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In this unit, you will learn simple words to talk about your favorite music genres. You will also practice asking your friends what songs and artists they like.

Trong bài học này, bạn sẽ học các từ vựng đơn giản để nói về thể loại nhạc yêu thích của mình. Bạn cũng sẽ thực hành hỏi bạn bè về những bài hát và nghệ sĩ mà họ yêu thích.

Target Vocabulary

  • song – a short piece of music with words
  • music – sounds that people enjoy
  • listen – to hear music or sounds carefully
  • like – to enjoy something
  • love – to enjoy very much
  • hate – to dislike very much
  • favourite – the one you like most
  • band – a group of people who play music
  • singer – a person who sings
  • sound – what you hear
  • loud – strong or high sound
  • quiet – soft sound
  • happy – feeling good and smiling
  • sad – feeling unhappy
  • genre – type of music (pop, rock, jazz)

Grammar: Present Simple

We use present simple to talk about likes and dislikes.

  • I like pop music.
  • She likes rock songs.
  • We love listening to music.
  • He hates loud sounds.

Grammar: Can for Ability

We use can to talk about what we are able to do.

  • I can sing.
  • She can play the guitar.
  • They can listen to music quietly.

Grammar: This / That

We use this for something near, and that for something far.

  • This song is my favourite. (near)
  • That band is very famous. (far)

Example 1: Talking About Your Likes

Question: What music do you like?

Answer: I like pop music. I love happy songs. My favourite band is Coldplay.

Question: Can you play an instrument?

Answer: Yes, I can play the guitar.

Example 2: Asking About Others

You: What is your favourite singer?

Friend: I love Ed Sheeran. I like soft music.

You: Can you sing?

Friend: Yes, I can sing loudly.

Example 3: Describing Music

Person enjoying music

This song is very loud. I like it. That song is quiet and sad. I don't like it.

🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

Ví dụ trả lời về sở thích âm nhạc: "I like pop music." có nghĩa là bạn thích nhạc pop. "I can play the guitar." nghĩa là bạn có khả năng chơi đàn guitar. "This song is my favourite." chỉ bài hát gần bạn, "That band is very famous." chỉ ban nhạc ở xa hoặc không ở gần.