Likes · part 1 — passions

Talk about a current passion with real enthusiasm.

今ハマっている情熱について、ニュアンスをこめて話せるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I'm really into ~ at the moment.
I can't get enough of ~.
I've been hooked on ~.
It's a bit of an obsession.

Example conversation

AYou seem really passionate about cycling.
BOh, I'm really into it at the moment. I can't get enough of it, honestly.
AHow often do you ride?
BAlmost every day. It's a bit of an obsession, I'll admit.
AThat's brilliant. There's nothing like a hobby you love.
BExactly. What are you hooked on these days?

In context

At the moment, I'm really into film photography. I can't get enough of it — I've been hooked for about a year now, and honestly, it's a bit of an obsession. I spend my weekends wandering the city with an old camera, looking for the perfect shot. My friends tease me about it, but a passion like this keeps life exciting. What are you really into at the moment?

When to use it · practice

Drew asks about your current passion. Describe what you're really into right now.
Drewが今の情熱についてたずねます。今ハマっていることを語りましょう。
Play up your enthusiasm. Admit it's a bit of an obsession.
熱意を前面に。「ちょっとした執着」と認めましょう。
Turn it back to Drew. Ask what he's hooked on.
Drewに話をふりましょう。何にハマっているか聞きましょう。

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