Partner A
Easier: Do you have a favourite hobby? Why or why not?
What do you do on a free evening?
More challenging: How do hobbies help people to deal with stress?
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Hobbies in English: vocabulary, dialogue and typical phrases
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What does David want to do next month?
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Correct answer: Join a club
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Anna and David both have a free evening – Jump to the vocabulary entry for free evening after a long day at work. Anna likes to spend time outdoors – Jump to the vocabulary entry for spend time outdoors. She decides to go for a walk – Jump to the vocabulary entry for go for a walk in the park near her flat. David prefers to stay inside. He wants to read a novel – Jump to the vocabulary entry for read a novel on his sofa. Sometimes, they invite friends over to play a board game – Jump to the vocabulary entry for play a board game together. Next month, David wants to join a club – Jump to the vocabulary entry for join a club to meet new people. Everyone needs a different way to relax and enjoy their free time.
Vocabulary
- free evening/ˌfriː ˈiːv.nɪŋ/
- Meaning: An evening when you have no work or other plans.
- Example: I finally have a free evening to watch a film.
- spend time outdoors/ˌspend ˌtaɪm aʊtˈdɔːz/
- Meaning: To be outside rather than inside a building.
- Example: In the summer, we spend time outdoors every day.
- go for a walk/ˌɡəʊ fər ə ˈwɔːk/
- Meaning: To walk outside for pleasure.
- Example: Let's go for a walk by the river.
- read a novel/ˌriːd ə ˈnɒv.əl/
- Meaning: To read a long story about imagined people and events.
- Example: She likes to read a novel before she goes to sleep.
- play a board game/ˌpleɪ ə ˈbɔːd ɡeɪm/
- Meaning: To play a game by moving pieces on a board.
- Example: My children love to play a board game on rainy days.
- join a club/ˌdʒɔɪn ə ˈklʌb/
- Meaning: To become a member of a group.
- Example: He wants to join a club to play tennis.
Dialogue
- SarahDo you have any plans for your free evening tonight?
- TomNot much. I just want to read a novel. What about you?
- SarahI need some fresh air. I think I will go for a walk.
- TomThat sounds nice. Do you spend time outdoors often?
- SarahYes, I really enjoy it. But at weekends, I also like to play a board game with my family.
- TomI love games too. Maybe I should join a club for board games.
- SarahThat is a great idea!
Questions for your conversation
Partner B
Easier: Do you like to spend time outdoors? Why or why not?
Which new hobby would you like to try?
More challenging: Why do you think some people prefer dangerous sports?
Partner A
Easier: Do you like to read books in your free time? Why or why not?
How much free time do you have every week?
More challenging: How has the way people spend their free time changed in the last twenty years?
Useful phrases
- I like to go for a walk in the evening.
- In my free time, I read a lot.
- We often play a board game on Sundays.
- I want to try something new.
- It helps me to relax after work.
- I am a member of a sports club.
Topic quiz
Five quick questions check vocabulary and listening comprehension.
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