Talking about hobbies

Hobbies

Talking about you free time and hobbies

What do you like doing in your free time? Do you have any interesting hobbies?

Talking about your free time is a good way to start a conversation or to find things in common when you are speaking to somebody

What is a hobby?

What can one do as a hobby?

What do you like doing in your free time?

In my free time, I like __playing soccer, relaxing with my family , reading books__________ I enjoy _________ I really enjoy ________ I love ___________ I absolutely love __________ I hate ___________ I sometimes like _________

How often...?

More detail: How often do yo do the activity? Example: I like playing soccer. I play soccer every Tuesday evening. I absolutely hate going shopping, I only go shopping once or twice a year.

Key expressions:Every ____ Once or twice a _____

Where...?

Details about where do you do your activity: Example: I like playing soccer. I play soccer every Tuesday evening at the park near my house. I absolutely hate going shopping, I only go to the mall once or twice a year.

Why do people have hobbies?

Why do people need hobbies?

Can you make money from doing your hobby?

How much time can one spend on his/her hobby?

What can one do as a hobby?

Have you got a hobby?

Does your hobby influence your choice of friends? Can a hobby save a child from bad peer influence? Can a hobby be dangerous?

Can you think of any hobbies which are popular with children and adults? Do you think a hobby is different from a sport? Are there any hobbies you would like to try? Are there any dangerous hobbies? Are there any hobbies you can do in other countries, but not your own? Which hobbies do you think are the most difficult?