Talk about what you enjoy
Students learn how to describe hobbies, ask follow-up questions, and talk about how often they do activities.
Lesson overview
Students practise talking about hobbies and asking simple questions about free time.
Lesson aims
- Name common hobbies.
- Talk about likes and dislikes.
- Use frequency adverbs: always, usually, often, sometimes, never.
- Ask and answer questions about hobbies.
Warm-up questions
- What do you do in your free time?
- Do you prefer indoor or outdoor hobbies?
- What hobby would you like to try?
Key idea
A hobby is an activity you do because you enjoy it, not because it is work or school.
Why are hobbies important?
Read the text and answer the questions.
Hobbies are activities we do in our free time. Some people like creative hobbies, such as painting, cooking or playing music. Other people prefer active hobbies, such as swimming, cycling or playing football.
Hobbies are important because they help us relax. They can also help us meet new people and learn new skills. For example, if you join a photography club, you can practise taking photos and make friends.
You do not need a lot of money to have a hobby. Walking, reading, drawing and watching films can be simple and enjoyable hobbies.
When people talk about hobbies, they often ask questions like “What do you do in your free time?” and “How often do you do it?”
Choose the correct answer
After listening
Compare your answers with a partner. Then listen one more time and correct any missing information.
Listening: Sarah and Tom talk about hobbies
Listen to the audio and answer the comprehension questions. Then reveal the answers at the bottom.
Audio
Comprehension questions
Hobby words
10 minutes · Drag and drop the correct words into the sentences.
Talking about hobbies
Read and practise the dialogue.
Mia: What do you do in your free time?
Leo: I usually play football on Saturdays.
Mia: Nice. How often do you play?
Leo: I play once a week. What about you?
Mia: I like painting and taking photos.
Leo: That sounds fun. Are you in a club?
Mia: Yes, I go to an art club on Wednesdays.
Leo: I’d like to try that one day.
Comprehension
Frequency adverbs
Use frequency adverbs to say how often you do something.
Order: always → usually → often → sometimes → never
Position: I usually play football. / She often reads books. / We never go cycling on Monday.
Hobbies grammar drill
Useful hobby phrases
Practise questions and answers about hobbies.
| Function | Phrase |
|---|---|
| Ask about free time | What do you do in your free time? |
| Ask about frequency | How often do you do it? |
| Say you like something | I really like cooking. |
| Say you do not like something | I don’t really like running. |
| Show interest | That sounds fun. |
| Talk about trying a hobby | I’d like to try photography. |
Choose the best phrase
Hobby speaking cards
Choose a card. Ask and answer questions with a partner.
You love football and cycling. You usually exercise at the weekend.
Ask: What sport do you like?
You enjoy painting and photography. You go to an art club once a week.
Ask: Would you like to try painting?
You like reading, watching films and cooking at home.
Ask: What do you do to relax?
You play guitar and listen to music every day.
Ask: What kind of music do you like?
Conversation checklist
- Ask about hobbies.
- Ask how often your partner does the hobby.
- Say if you like or do not like the hobby.
- Show interest with one useful phrase.
- Ask one follow-up question.
Final review
Check the key language from the lesson.