Talking About Favorite Hobbies
Description: In Talking About Favorite Hobbies, Students will discuss their favorite hobbies, explaining what they enjoy and why. This conversation allows them to give simple explanations and understand each other’s interests.
Instructions: discuss this questions with your partner
- What is your favorite hobby, and how did you get into it?
- How often do you practice your hobbies? What time do you like to do it?
- Do you have more than one hobby? If so, how do you manage your time between them?
- How does your hobby help you relax?
- Do you like to enjoy your hobbies alone, or do you prefer doing them with others? Why?
Talking About Favorite Hobbies
VOCABULARY LIST 1
Passion for Pastimes:
Vocabulary and Expressions for Favorite Hobbies
Instructions: In this section, you’ll find a list of hobbies, their definitions, and native speaker sentences. Listen to the audio for correct pronunciation and focus on the phrases in the sentences to express why you like and enjoy your own hobbies. Use these expressions in discussions with fellow students.
1. Photography
- Definition: Photography is the art of capturing images with a camera.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Photography allows me to capture beautiful moments, like the stunning sunset I photographed last night.”
2. Cycling
- Definition: Cycling is the activity of riding a bicycle for leisure, exercise, or transportation.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “I love cycling because it keeps me active and lets me explore new places in my city.”
3. Reading
- Definition: Reading involves looking at and understanding written words in books, magazines, or online content.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Reading takes me to different worlds, and I enjoy getting lost in a good book.”
4. Painting
- Definition: Painting is the creative act of applying colors to a canvas or surface to create artwork.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “I find painting therapeutic; it’s a way to express my emotions through art.”
5. Fishing
- Definition: Fishing is the activity of catching fish, typically for enjoyment or as a recreational sport.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Fishing helps me relax, and there’s a thrill in the challenge of catching different fish.”
6. Hiking
- Definition: Hiking involves walking in natural areas, often on trails or in the wilderness.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Hiking allows me to connect with nature, and the fresh air rejuvenates me.”
7. Dancing
- Definition: Dancing is the art of moving one’s body rhythmically to music for fun or as a performance.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Dancing makes me feel alive; it’s a way to express myself and let loose.”
8. Playing Board Games
- Definition: Playing board games includes participating in games like chess, Monopoly, or Scrabble.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Playing board games with my friends is a great way to bond and challenge our minds.”
9. Gardening
- Definition: Gardening is the activity of planting and caring for flowers, plants, or vegetables in a garden.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Gardening is my sanctuary; tending to my plants brings me peace and joy.”
10. Birdwatching
- Definition: Birdwatching is the pastime of observing and identifying birds in their natural habitats.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Birdwatching helps me appreciate the beauty of nature and discover new bird species.”
11. Cooking
- Definition: Cooking is the process of preparing and making food, often as a form of creative expression or for culinary enjoyment.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “I find joy in cooking; it allows me to experiment with flavors and share delicious meals with loved ones.”
12. Playing Musical Instruments
- Definition: Playing musical instruments involves creating music by producing sounds from instruments like a guitar, piano, or violin.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Playing the guitar is my passion; the music I create helps me convey my emotions.”
13. Collecting Stamps
- Definition: Stamp collecting is the hobby of acquiring and organizing postage stamps.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Collecting stamps is fascinating; it lets me explore history through tiny pieces of art.”
14. Sewing
- Definition: Sewing is the skill of stitching fabric to create clothing, crafts, or accessories.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Sewing allows me to design unique clothing and express my creativity through fashion.”
15. Knitting
- Definition: Knitting is the art of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
- Native Speaker Sentence: “Knitting is my way of unwinding, and I love gifting handmade scarves to friends.”
