English - Lesson 59 of 139: Hobbies

I like to ___ in my free time.

Say what activity you do in your free time

Meaning: Say what activity you do in your free time.

When to use: When you say what you do during free time.

Tip: Don't repeat -ing twice (say "I like to swim" or "I like swimming", not "I like to swimming").

I like to read in my free time.

I like to go hiking in my free time.

What are your hobbies?

Ask about someone's hobbies

Meaning: Ask about someone's hobbies.

When to use: When you want to learn about someone's interests.

What are your hobbies?

What are your hobbies besides work?

What do you do for fun?

Ask what someone does for enjoyment

Meaning: Ask what someone does for enjoyment.

When to use: As a natural, casual question about hobbies.

What do you do for fun?

What do you do for fun on weekends?

My favorite hobby is ___.

Say a favorite hobby

Meaning: Say a favorite hobby.

When to use: When you want to say which hobby you like most.

Tip: Beginner mistake: using present continuous instead of simple (say "My favorite hobby is cooking," not "My favorite hobby is cookinging").

My favorite hobby is photography.

My favorite hobby is cooking.

I usually ___ on weekends.

Say when you usually do a hobby

Meaning: Say when you usually do a hobby.

When to use: When you explain your hobby schedule or routine.

I usually go running on weekends.

I usually play guitar on weekends.

I'm not very good at ___, but I enjoy it.

Say you enjoy an activity even if your skill is limited

Meaning: Say you enjoy an activity even if your skill is limited.

When to use: When you want to be modest about your skill but positive about the activity.

I'm not very good at tennis, but I enjoy it.

I'm not very good at painting, but I enjoy it.

Do you want to ___ with me?

Invite someone to share a free-time activity

Meaning: Invite someone to share a free-time activity.

When to use: When you ask someone to join you for an activity.

Do you want to study with me?

Do you want to go hiking with me?

I'm into ___.

Say that you are interested in a hobby or activity

Meaning: Say that you are interested in a hobby or activity.

When to use: When you express interest in a hobby in conversation.

I'm into photography.

I'm into yoga.

I started ___ last year.

Say when you started a hobby or activity

Meaning: Say when you started a hobby or activity.

When to use: When you give background about how long you've done a hobby.

I started learning guitar last year.

I started running last year.

Have you ever tried ___?

Ask if someone has experience with a hobby or activity

Meaning: Ask if someone has experience with a hobby or activity.

When to use: When you want to know if someone has tried an activity before.

Tip: Beginners sometimes forget the present perfect form: use "Have you ever tried..." not "Did you ever try...?" for life experience.

Have you ever tried surfing?

Have you ever tried cooking Thai food?

It helps me relax.

Say why you do a hobby

Meaning: Say why you do a hobby.

When to use: When you explain the reason behind your hobby.

It helps me relax.

It helps me relax after work.

I'm looking for someone to ___ with.

Say you need a partner or group for an activity

Meaning: Say you need a partner or group for an activity.

When to use: When you want to find someone to join your activity.

I'm looking for someone to play tennis with.

I'm looking for someone to practice Spanish with.

I'm getting better at ___.

Say that your ability in a hobby is improving

Meaning: Say that your ability in a hobby is improving.

When to use: When you want to say you are improving in a hobby.

I'm getting better at cooking.

I'm getting better at drawing.

English - Hobbies

1. Reading + Listening Practice

2. Conversational Listening Practice

3. Guided Practice

Which answer best responds to: "What are your hobbies?"

Which is the best reply to: "What do you do for fun?"

What best answers: "Have you ever tried rock climbing?"

Which invitation matches the pattern: "Do you want to ___ with me?"

On Saturdays, I usually go hiking on weekends to relax.

If you want, do you want to go to the café with me tomorrow?

Lately, I'm getting better at playing guitar after practicing every week.

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice