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Language Snacks-not my cup of tea
[ 2008-10-08 14:45 ]

You’re listening to British Council’s English Online and I’m Sabrina.

Today on Language Snacks we take a look at the expression not my cup of tea

Let’s listen to the dialogue.

A: Johnny. What are you up to Saturday?

B: At the moment, nothing. Why?

A: I’ve got two tickets to see La Traviata at the National Theatre if you’re interested?

B: Thanks chap, but opera’s not really my cup of tea.

Well, we know that Britain and China are 2 nations of tea drinkers, but do we share the same expression in English and Chinese?

If something is not to your liking or preference you can express this in English by saying ‘it’s not my cup of tea’.

You’re more likely to hear somebody using the expression in the negative, ‘opera’s not my cup of tea’ rather than in the affirmative ‘opera’s my cup of tea’.

Well, to tell you the truth opera is not my cup of tea either, I much prefer ……

And that’s it for now – join us again for some more Language Snacks.

You’ve been listening to English Online – the podcast for English learners in China.

 
 
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