Lesson 3: Discussing Hobbies and Interests
Learning to discuss hobbies and interests is a fantastic way to connect with others and find common ground. In this lesson, we’ll explore ways to express your likes and dislikes, ask others about their hobbies, and dive into conversations on shared interests.
Tutorial
When talking about hobbies, you can use phrases that express enjoyment or frequency. Here are some phrases commonly used to describe hobbies:
- I enjoy [activity]: e.g., “I enjoy painting.”
- I love to [activity]: e.g., “I love to play guitar on weekends.”
- In my free time, I like to [activity]: e.g., “In my free time, I like to cook.”
- I’m interested in [activity/subject]: e.g., “I’m interested in photography.”
- One of my hobbies is [activity]: e.g., “One of my hobbies is hiking.”
To ask others about their hobbies, try these questions:
- What do you like to do in your free time?
- Do you have any hobbies?
- Are you interested in any particular activities?
- How do you spend your weekends?
Below are some responses that might be used when discussing hobbies:
- I usually [activity] on weekends: “I usually go for a bike ride on weekends.”
- I’m passionate about [activity]: “I’m passionate about drawing and sketching.”
- I’ve been practicing [activity]: “I’ve been practicing yoga recently.”
- Sometimes I like to [activity]: “Sometimes I like to bake new recipes.”
Sample Conversation
Person A: Hi Mia! Do you have any hobbies?
Person B: Hey! Yes, I love painting. It’s something I do to relax on weekends. How about you?
Person A: I’m into playing guitar. I play every weekend with some friends. Do you ever share your paintings?
Person B: Occasionally! I’ve posted a few online, but mostly I paint for myself. What type of music do you play?
Person A: We play a bit of everything, but I especially love acoustic songs. Have you always been into painting?
Person B: I actually picked it up during quarantine and found it really calming. I didn’t realize I’d enjoy it so much.
Person A: That’s great! I think having creative hobbies is so important. Do you have other interests?
Person B: Yes, I’m also into hiking. It’s something I try to do every month to stay active and enjoy nature.
Quiz
1. Which of the following is an example of expressing a hobby?
Correct! “I love painting in my free time” describes a hobby.
Show Answer2. How would you ask someone if they have hobbies?
Correct! “Do you have any hobbies?” is a direct way to ask about hobbies.
Show Answer3. What might someone say if they enjoy reading?
Correct! “I love reading in my spare time” expresses a hobby of reading.
Show Answer4. Which phrase would express an interest in cooking?
Correct! “I enjoy trying new recipes on weekends” shows an interest in cooking.
Show Answer5. What question would help you learn about someone’s creative hobbies?
Correct! “Are you into painting or music?” explores creative hobbies.
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