Micro-listening #38

Micro-listenings | C1

…I like to travel slowly…

If you like to do something, then it is your preference. Note the difference with like doing something, which means to enjoy something. Compare:

e.g. I like to wake up early so I can have a relaxed breakfast (= waking up early is my choice/preference)

e.g. I like waking up early – I’ve always been a morning person (= I enjoy waking up early)

…makes people more inclined to…

If you are inclined to do something, then you are likely to do it or are considering doing it.

e.g. Both candidates were impressive, but overall I’m inclined to offer the job to the first one, as she has more relevant experience.

It can also mean that you have a tendency to do something:

e.g. He’s a good student, but he’s inclined to be quite lazy at times.

…to open up…

If you open up to someone then you become more communicative, trusting and honest with someone.

e.g. After a few drinks he really opened up to me about his childhood.