Leçon 15 : LIKES & ABILITIES HOBBIES / PREFERENCES / CAN & CAN’T
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LESSON 15
LIKES & ABILITIES HOBBIES / PREFERENCES / CAN & CAN'T
A complete A1–A2 lesson about likes and preferences, hobbies and leisure, and can / can't. This page includes grammar, bilingual vocabulary, reading with QCM, writing, listening, and a 15-minute application exercise.
1) Grammar
This lesson helps students talk about what they like, what they prefer, and what they can or cannot do.
Likes and Preferences
Structure: Subject + like / likes + noun or verb-ing
- I like football.
- She likes music.
- We like reading.
- I prefer tea to coffee.
- My favorite hobby is drawing.
Can / Can't
Structure: Subject + can + base verb
- I can swim.
- She can dance.
- He can speak English.
- I can't drive.
- They can't play the piano.
Questions
Structure: Can + subject + base verb?
- Can you swim?
- Can she sing?
- Can they play football?
- Yes, I can.
- No, I can't.
Simple rules for A1/A2
Use like for general likes.
Use prefer for choosing one thing over another.
Use can for abilities and skills.
Use can't for things you are not able to do.
hobby
leisure
favorite
ability
skill
preference
2) Vocabulary
Useful words for hobbies, free time, likes, and abilities. English meaning and French meaning are shown together.
Hobby
Passe-temps
Example: My hobby is music.
Leisure
Loisir
Example: I read in my leisure time.
Favorite
Préféré
Example: My favorite sport is football.
Enjoy
Aimer / apprécier
Example: I enjoy drawing.
Prefer
Préférer
Example: She prefers tea to coffee.
Ability
Capacité
Example: Swimming is an ability.
Skill
Compétence
Example: Singing is a good skill.
Swimming
Natation
Example: I like swimming.
Drawing
Dessin
Example: She likes drawing.
Singing
Chant
Example: He can sing very well.
Cooking
Cuisine
Example: My mother likes cooking.
Traveling
Voyager
Example: They enjoy traveling.
music = musique
football = football
books = livres
games = jeux
TV = télévision
dance = danse
3) Reading
Read the text carefully or listen to it.
My Hobbies
Sarah is thirteen years old. She likes music and reading books. On weekends, she goes to the library and listens to music. She can play the piano, and she can sing very well. Her brother Tom likes sports. He likes football and basketball. He can play football, but he can't play the piano.
Reading QCM
1. What does Sarah like?
2. Can Sarah play the piano?
3. What can't Tom do?
4) Writing
Write 5 to 8 sentences about what you like, what you prefer, and what you can or can't do.
Show a sample answer
I like music and football. My favorite hobby is reading. I enjoy drawing on weekends. I can swim and speak English. I can't play the piano. I prefer tea to coffee.
5) Listening
Click Start Listening to hear the text. The audio can be played only 3 times. The questions appear when you start.
Listening Audio
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Transcript
My name is David. I like football and swimming. Every Saturday, I play football with my friends. I can swim very well, but I can't dance. My sister Emma likes music. She can sing and play the guitar, but she can't swim.
1. What does David like?
2. Can David swim?
3. Can Emma swim?
6) Application Exercise
Complete the exercise in 15 minutes. Click Start to launch the timer.
Exercise Timer
Total time: 15 minutes
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