1. How do they say it?
Kito
David
Jessica
❓What are some expressions they used to express their preference?
2. How to express preferences better?
Basic but Clear
I prefer A to B.
• “I prefer coffee to tea.”
I like A better than B.
• “I like texting better than calling.”
Native-Like and Conversational
I’m more of a __ person.
• “I’m more of a morning person.”
I tend to __ more than __.
• “I tend to watch YouTube more than Netflix.”
___ is more my style / vibe.
• “I tend to watch YouTube more than Netflix.”
It depends, but usually I prefer _.
• “It depends, but usually I prefer studying at night.”
3. Controlled Practice
Don’t just choose — explain why.
• Dog or Cat
• Texting or Calling
• Online shopping or In-store shopping
• Home-cooked food or Eating out
• Studying early or Studying late
• Short trips or Long trips
• Spicy food or Mild food
❗Note
When native speakers don’t like either option, they don’t force themselves to choose. Instead, they soften their answer and explain their situation. You’ll often hear people say things like “Honestly, neither” or “I’m not really into either one,” and then add a short reason.
For example, if someone asks “Coffee or tea?”, a native speaker might say, “Neither. I don’t really drink caffeine, so I usually just have water.”
4. No-Choice Challenge
You don’t like either option. Answer naturally.
• Coffee or Tea
• Morning Shower or Night night
• Alarm clock or Natural wake-up
5. Talking About Preferences with “_ Person”
In natural English, we use “___ person” to talk about habits, lifestyle, or personality — not objects or tools.
✅Correct Examples:
• I’m a coffee, city, party, dog, social media person.
❌Wrong Examples:
• I’m a phone, car, rice, rain person.