B1 Lesson 4: Ing structures + Prefixes: Un and Dis

WARM UP

Think about experiences and opinions.

• What kinds of people do you think are kind or unkind?
• What activities do you really enjoy doing?
• Are there any things you are tired of doing?
• What do you find interesting or uninteresting?
• Do you usually agree or disagree with your friends?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – PREFIXES & OPPOSITES

• pleasant – agradable
Example: The café had a very pleasant atmosphere.

• unpleasant – desagradable
Example: It was an unpleasant experience.

• kind – amable
Example: She is always kind to everyone.

• unkind – antipático/a / poco amable
Example: His comment was very unkind.

• appear – aparecer
Example: A strange message appeared on my phone.

• disappear – desaparecer
Example: My keys suddenly disappeared.

• lucky – afortunado/a
Example: I felt lucky to get the job.

• unlucky – desafortunado/a
Example: He was unlucky in the game.

• agree – estar de acuerdo
Example: I agree with your opinion.

• disagree – estar en desacuerdo
Example: They disagreed about the decision.

• interesting – interesante
Example: The documentary was very interesting.

• uninteresting – poco interesante
Example: The book was quite uninteresting.

Say each word out loud.
Notice how prefixes change the meaning.

GRAMMAR – EXPRESSING FEELINGS & OPINIONS

We use these expressions with -ing forms and nouns.

• be crazy about + -ing / noun
• be tired of + -ing / noun
• be interested in + -ing / noun
• really enjoy + -ing / noun
• be boring for + person

Examples

• I am crazy about travelling.
• She is crazy about football.
• We are tired of waiting.
• He is tired of homework.

• I am interested in learning languages.
• They are interested in technology.
• She really enjoys reading.
• I really enjoy music festivals.

• Maths is boring for some students.
• Long meetings are boring for me.

More Examples

• My friend is crazy about watching films because he finds them interesting.
• I am tired of hearing unkind comments online.
• She is interested in meeting new people because she is very kind and sociable.
• They really enjoy visiting pleasant places.
• History is boring for him because he thinks it is uninteresting.

DIALOGUE – TALKING ABOUT INTERESTS

Anna: What are you interested in these days?
Mark: I’m really interested in learning photography.

Anna: Nice! Are you crazy about it?
Mark: Yes, I really enjoy taking photos.

Anna: I’m tired of watching reality shows. They’re so uninteresting.
Mark: I agree. Some programmes are boring for me too.

Anna: What kind of films do you like?
Mark: I enjoy anything interesting and creative.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

My brother is crazy about playing video games, but I’m more interested in travelling and meeting people. I really enjoy visiting pleasant places and trying new food. Last year, we stayed in a beautiful town where everyone was very kind and welcoming. However, not every experience was positive. One hotel had unpleasant service, and the staff were quite unkind. My brother and I sometimes disagree about what to do on holiday, but we usually find a solution. I’m tired of staying at home all the time because I like discovering new places and experiences.

Read the article twice. Focus on the expressions with -ing forms.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Using be crazy about

• I’m crazy about travelling.
• She’s crazy about music.

Using be tired of

• I’m tired of waiting.
• He’s tired of homework.

Using be interested in

• I’m interested in learning languages.
• They’re interested in technology.

Using really enjoy

• I really enjoy reading.
• She really enjoys films.

Using be boring for

• Long classes are boring for me.
• This book is boring for children.

Full sentence model

• I’m interested in learning languages because I really enjoy meeting new people.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• What are you crazy about at the moment?
• What are you tired of doing these days?
• What subjects are you interested in? Why?
• What do you really enjoy doing in your free time?
• What kinds of activities are boring for you?
• Do you usually agree or disagree with your friends?
• What is the most pleasant place you have visited?
• Have you ever had an unpleasant experience while travelling?
• Do you think you are a lucky person? Why?
• What things do you find interesting or uninteresting?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 8 sentences:

• 2 sentences with be crazy about
• 2 sentences with be tired of
• 2 sentences with be interested in
• 2 sentences with really enjoy

Use at least 8 vocabulary words from the lesson.

Recording

Read your sentences aloud clearly.
Focus on natural pronunciation and connected speech.