What's it like vs Do you like : English Speaking Patterns
- Mark Connolly
- Mar 28
- 1 min read
Friday Patterns: Move Beyond "Yes" and "No"
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Welcome back to English in Use! One of the biggest hurdles for A2 learners is getting people to talk more.
If you only ask "Is it good?" or "Do you like it?", people will give you one-word answers.
If you want a real conversation, you need to use: "What’s... like?"
The Description Key 💡
When you use this phrase, you are asking for adjectives.
You want to know the "vibe," the "feeling," or the "appearance" of something.
How to use the pattern:
For Travel
"What’s the hotel like?" (Is it clean? Is it near the beach?)
For People
"What’s your new teacher like?" (Is she funny? Is she strict?)
For Experiences
"What’s life in Ireland like?" (Is it quiet? Is it cold?)
A Note on Grammar
In this sentence, "like" is not a verb.
You aren't asking if the subject has feelings!
You are asking for a comparison or a quality.
That is why we use "is" (What is it like?)
Your Turn
Let's practice! Complete this sentence: "What’s your ________ (house) like?" 🏠
Tell me in the comments down below!
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