I prefer... — Expressing Preferences

You are learning expressing preferences: you will read the scene it happens in, learn 10 words and phrases, take apart the pattern behind them (i prefer / i'd rather / i like ... better), hear them in a conversation, rehearse them, and finish by saying one thing out loud to be graded.

The Great Pizza Debate

In New York, everyone has a pizza opinion. It's like a religion. My friend Marco and I decided to do a pizza comparison. We tried Joe's Pizza on Carmine Street and Prince Street Pizza in SoHo on the same day.

First, we went to Joe's. I got a plain cheese slice. The crust was thin and crispy. The cheese was perfectly melted. The sauce was simple but flavorful. Marco folded his slice in half -- that's how real New Yorkers eat it. 'This is my go-to,' he said.

Then, we walked to Prince Street Pizza. I ordered their famous pepperoni square slice. It was thick, chewy, and loaded with crispy pepperoni. Totally different style. Marco said, 'It's good, but it's overrated. I prefer the classic.'

I was torn. I liked them both. But if I had to choose? I'd rather have Joe's. The thin crust, the fold, the simplicity -- hands down, it's the real New York experience. Marco agreed: 'Joe's. No contest.' But honestly? I'd be happy at either place.