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Conversation Beginner · Module 10 · Unit 46

Common Hobbies Vocabulary (reading, swimming, gaming)

A1 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

In today’s class, you will talk about hobbies and interests and learn useful vocabulary that you can use in everyday life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you like reading?
  2. Do you play sports?
  3. What is your hobby?

Listen and Repeat

  • I like reading books.

  • I enjoy swimming.

  • My favorite hobby is gaming.

  • I play football every weekend.

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • leisure

    Noun

    /ˈliːʒər/

    Meaning:Free time for relaxation.

    I have little leisure time.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to describe relaxing activities.

  • passion

    Noun

    /ˈpæʃən/

    Meaning:Strong enthusiasm for something.

    Gaming is my passion.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used for things you truly love.

  • take up

    Phrasal Verb

    /teɪk ʌp/

    Meaning:To start a new hobby.

    I want to take up painting.

    Real Life Tip:

    Commonly used for new hobbies.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are discussing their favorite ways to spend free time.
  • Daniel
    What do you do in your leisure time?
  • Rachel
    I love reading. It is my passion.
  • Daniel
    That is cool. I prefer gaming.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Does Rachel love reading?
  2. Does Daniel prefer gaming?
  3. Is Rachel starting swimming?

Point and Tell Me

  • I like reading ____.

  • I enjoy ____.

  • My favorite hobby is ____.

  • I play ____ every weekend.

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. I have little ____ time.

  2. Reading is my ____.

  3. I ____ swimming.

  4. like / I / reading / books

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What is your passion?
  2. Do you want to take up a new hobby?
  3. Is your favorite game dope?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you like reading?
  2. Do you play sports?
  3. What is your hobby?
  4. Do you like drawing?
  5. Do you listen to music?
  6. How often do you do your hobby?
  7. Do you have more than one hobby?
  8. Why do you like your hobby?

in the zone

Idiom

/ɪn ðə zoʊn/

Meaning:Deeply focused on a task.

I was in the zone while gaming.

Real Life Tip:

Describes high focus.

  • dope

    Slang

    /doʊp/

    Meaning:Excellent or cool.

    That book is dope.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very informal positive adjective.

    • Rachel
    Gaming can be fun! Do you get in the zone?
  • Daniel
    Yes, totally. I also play football.
  • Rachel
    That sounds dope. I want to take up swimming.
  • Daniel
    You should! It is healthy.
  • Rachel
    I will start next week.