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Conversation Intermediate · Module 3 · Unit 12

Collections and Personal Interests

Pre B1 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

In today s session, you will review your knowledge of hobbies and interests and practice vocabulary commonly used in daily life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Which of the new hobbies discussed this week would you try?
  2. Do you feel more confident expressing your interests in English?
  3. What was the most challenging word you learned this week?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Pastime

    noun

    /ˈpæstaɪm/

    Meaning:A leisure activity.

    Reading is a relaxing pastime.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 131.

  • Collect

    verb

    /kəˈlekt/

    Meaning:To gather items as a hobby.

    I love to collect vintage postcards.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 132.

  • Celebrate

    verb

    /ˈselɪbreɪt/

    Meaning:To honor a special event.

    We celebrate holidays with family.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 133.

  • Master

    verb

    /ˈmæstər/

    Meaning:To become an expert at something.

    I want to master guitar.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 134.

  • It is not my cup of tea

    idiom

    /ɪt ɪz nɒt maɪ kʌp əv tiː/

    Meaning:I do not enjoy it.

    Skiing is not my cup of tea.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review idiom from Lesson 131.

  • Geek out

    slang

    /ɡiːk aʊt/

    Meaning:To show excitement for a niche interest.

    He loves to geek out over tech.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review slang from Lesson 132.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Marcus and Sophia summarize their week of discussing hobbies and interests.
  • Marcus
    It has been fun talking about all our different pastimes this week.
  • Sophia
    It really has. I am feeling inspired to look into some new interests.
  • Marcus
    Me too. I am going to try to master that coding skill finally.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What is Marcus going to try to master?
  2. What are Marcus and Sophia planning for the holidays?
  3. How do they feel about their discussions this week?

Exercise

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

  1. Which word describes a leisure activity?

  2. If you geek out, you are ____.

  3. I want to ____ my cooking skills.

  4. This hobby is not my ____ of tea.

  5. makes / practice / perfect

  6. merrier / the / more / the

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What are three new things you can now discuss in English?
  2. How will you use the phrase not my cup of tea?
  3. Are you feeling more comfortable with your English hobbies?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What is the most useful phrase you learned this week?
  2. Do you feel more like a pro at English now?
  3. What is one interest you want to geek out about next?
  4. How will you celebrate your next day off?
  5. Are you going to look into a new hobby?
  6. What is a pastime you plan to start?
  7. Do you think practice makes perfect for your English?
  8. Is there a skill you are going to master this year?
  9. What is something you will definitely get away to do?
  10. How do you feel about your progress?
Sophia
Good luck! Just remember, practice makes perfect.
  • Marcus
    Definitely. Are you excited to celebrate the upcoming holidays?
  • Sophia
    I am! I think we should get away for a short trip too.
  • Marcus
    That sounds like a plan. The more the merrier if you invite the crew!
  • Sophia
    I will think about it. Let us just enjoy the weekend for now.