2026.07.02_ Talking about Hates

Listen UP! Talking about Hates– Pre Intermediate, Intermediate


https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260619


Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MNYm7ziiBBL3mIoz2uRDC


Vocabulary

English word

Pronunciation 

Slovak

Example sentence

rude

/ruːd/

neslušný

It's rude to talk during a performance.

ruin

/ˈruːɪn/

pokaziť

Bad behaviour can ruin the experience.

can't stand

/kɑːnt stænd/

nemôžem vystáť

I can't stand people who litter.

litter

/ˈlɪtə/

odpadky pohodené v prírode

There was litter all over the beach.

rubbish

/ˈrʌbɪʃ/

odpadky

Please put your rubbish in the bin.

wrapper

/ˈræpə/

obal

Someone left chocolate wrappers on the ground.

can

/kæn/

plechovka

Empty cans were lying near the river.

spoil

/spɔɪl/

pokaziť

Litter spoils the natural environment.

irritating

/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

dráždivý, otravný

The noise was very irritating.

irritated

/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

podráždený

I get irritated when people interrupt me.

relate to

/rɪˈleɪt tuː/

stotožniť sa s

I can relate to that situation.

possessions

/pəˈzeʃənz/

osobné veci

She takes good care of her possessions.


Practical english

Agreeing

  • I totally agree. - Úplne súhasím.

  • Exactly!.- Presne!

  • I know what you mean. -  Viem čo myslíš.

Disagreeing politely

  • I see your point,but... - Chápem tvpj názor, ale...

  • I´m not sure I agree. - Niesom si istý/á či súhlasím.

  • It doesn´t bother me that much. - Až tak mi to neprekáža.

  • I actually don´t mind. - Vlastne mi to nevadí.


Useful idioms and expressions


get on someone´s nerves – liezť niekomu na nervy
My brother´s singing gets on my nerves.
drive someone crazy – privádzať niekoho do šialenstva
The constant noise drives me crazy.
be fed up with – mať niečoho plné zuby
I´m fed up with all these delays.
lose your temper – stratiť nervy
He lost his temper during the meeting.


Create your own sentences with the following words:
rude, litter, annoying, possessions, umbrella

Questions and Answers


Q: What things annoy you in public places?
A: I get annoyed when people speak loudly on their phones in public places.

Q: Do you think people are becoming less polite?
A: Sometimes yes. Many people seem more focused on themselves than on others.

Q: What behaviour do you find rude?
A: I think interrupting people while they are speaking is rude.

Q: Have you ever had a bad experience at a concert or cinema?
A: Yes, people were talking during the film and it ruined the experience.

Q: What household chores do you hate?
A: I hate ironing clothes because it takes a lot of time.

Q: Are you patient when waiting in long queues?
A: Usually yes, but I can become frustrated if the wait is very long.

Q: What habits do people find annoying about you?
A:  People sometimes find it annoying that I arrive late.

Q: How do you react when you feel annoyed?
A: I usually try to stay calm and not overreact.

Q: What can people do to be more considerate?
A: They can think about how their actions affect others.




 

 

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