Likes · part 1 — into it lately

Talk about what you've been into lately.

最近ハマっていることを話せるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I'm really into ~
I've been into ~ lately
These days I ~
What about you?

Example conversation

AWhat are you into these days?
BI've been really into photography lately. I take my camera everywhere.
ANice! What kind of photos?
BMostly street photography. What about you?
AThese days I'm really into cooking. I've been trying new recipes.
BWe should swap photos and recipes!

In context

These days I'm really into photography. I've been into it for a few months now, and I take my camera almost everywhere. Lately I've been doing more street photography — I love catching real moments. I'm not as into landscapes anymore. It's funny how your interests change over time. What are you really into these days?

When to use it · practice

Drew asks what you're into these days. Say what you've been into lately.
Drewが最近ハマっていることをたずねます。最近ハマっていることを言いましょう。
Drew shares a current hobby. Ask what kind and react.
Drewが今の趣味を話します。「どんな〜？」と聞いてリアクションしましょう。
Your interests have changed. Say what you're into now vs before.
興味が変わりました。今ハマっていることと、前のことをくらべて言いましょう。

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