Passions & Pastimes: Talking About Hobbies
Stop saying "I like." Start sounding like a native speaker.
Start
What is this course about?
What do you do in your free time?" is the most common small talk question in English! This lesson is designed to help you answer it with confidence. It is time to stop using simple phrases like "I like" and start sounding more like a natural, fluent speaker. In this interactive course, you will upgrade your vocabulary with B1-level expressions (like "I'm keen on..." and "to take up"). You will also learn the "Golden Rules" for using the Present Simple and time phrases to describe your habits with perfect precision. Let's get started!
Learning Objectives
What do you do in your free time?" is the #1 small talk question in English. This lesson helps you answer with confidence and detail, moving you from A2 (basic lists) to B1 (natural conversation).
Apply adverbs of frequency correctly within the Present Simple tense.
Identify advanced vocabulary to replace basic phrases like "I like" or "I play."
Construct detailed sentences about habits and routines.
Key concepts of the course
We use the Present Simple to talk about habits. The "Golden Rule" for placement is:
Verb 'To Be':
Action Verbs:
Beyond "I Like"
Upgrade Your Vocabulary
Don't just say I like. Use these B1 expressions:
To be into (something) To be keen on (verb+ing) To take up (something) Can't stand (something)
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Frequency & Habits
Precision with Time
B1 learners need specific time phrases, not just "sometimes."
- Every other [day/week]: Alternating days. I run every other day (Mon, Wed, Fri).
- Once in a blue moon: Very rarely. I go to the opera once in a blue moon.
- From time to time: Sometimes. I play chess from time to time.
I visit my grandparents each first day of the month.
I get a paycheck twice a month.
I go to dentist every two weeks.
Discuss
"How often do they do it?" Instruction: Navigate through the images to see how different people describe their habits.
Assessment
Test what you've learned and reflect on your digital experience
So far we have learned
- New Vocabulary: How to use B1 phrases like to be into, keen on, and take up instead of just "I like."
- Precise Timing: How to use advanced frequency phrases like every other day and once in a blue moon.
- Golden Grammar Rule: Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb but after the verb 'to be'.
Call to Action: In your next conversation, challenge yourself to ask a friend: 'What are you keen on these days?
Do you have questions?
We are here to help you. If something was not clear or you want to delve deeper into a topic, don't hesitate to contact us. Your curiosity is also part of learning. Thank you for taking the course!
Verb 'To Be'
Subject + To Be + Adverb Ex: I am always happy to play tennis.
Action Verbs
Ex: I usually go to the gym on Tuesdays. Subject + Adverb + Main Verb
Passions & Pastimes: Talking About Hobbies
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Passions & Pastimes: Talking About Hobbies
Stop saying "I like." Start sounding like a native speaker.
Start
What is this course about?
What do you do in your free time?" is the most common small talk question in English! This lesson is designed to help you answer it with confidence. It is time to stop using simple phrases like "I like" and start sounding more like a natural, fluent speaker. In this interactive course, you will upgrade your vocabulary with B1-level expressions (like "I'm keen on..." and "to take up"). You will also learn the "Golden Rules" for using the Present Simple and time phrases to describe your habits with perfect precision. Let's get started!
Learning Objectives
What do you do in your free time?" is the #1 small talk question in English. This lesson helps you answer with confidence and detail, moving you from A2 (basic lists) to B1 (natural conversation).
Apply adverbs of frequency correctly within the Present Simple tense.
Identify advanced vocabulary to replace basic phrases like "I like" or "I play."
Construct detailed sentences about habits and routines.
Key concepts of the course
We use the Present Simple to talk about habits. The "Golden Rule" for placement is:
Verb 'To Be':
Action Verbs:
Beyond "I Like"
Upgrade Your Vocabulary
Don't just say I like. Use these B1 expressions:
To be into (something) To be keen on (verb+ing) To take up (something) Can't stand (something)
Move the slider
Move the slider
Move the slider
Move the slider
Frequency & Habits
Precision with Time
B1 learners need specific time phrases, not just "sometimes."
I visit my grandparents each first day of the month.
I get a paycheck twice a month.
I go to dentist every two weeks.
Discuss
"How often do they do it?" Instruction: Navigate through the images to see how different people describe their habits.
Assessment
Test what you've learned and reflect on your digital experience
So far we have learned
Call to Action: In your next conversation, challenge yourself to ask a friend: 'What are you keen on these days?
Do you have questions?
We are here to help you. If something was not clear or you want to delve deeper into a topic, don't hesitate to contact us. Your curiosity is also part of learning. Thank you for taking the course!
Verb 'To Be'
Subject + To Be + Adverb Ex: I am always happy to play tennis.
Action Verbs
Ex: I usually go to the gym on Tuesdays. Subject + Adverb + Main Verb