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Hobbies and Interests: Warm up
What do you like doing in your
free time?
How have your hobbies
changed throughout your life?
Do you think all hobbies are
productive? Why or why not?

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Hobbies and Interests: Brainstorming
How many hobbies do you know of?
Think about the most common ones and brainstorm as a class.
photography/video making
arts and crafts (painting, knitting etc.)
doing sports
going to the gym/working out
playing board games
hanging out with friends
reading and writing
Can you think of any other ones?
Reveal Suggestions

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Hobbies and Interests: Types
Read the hobbies and interests in the table and decide whether they’re indoor or
outdoor activities.
sewing — dancing — baking — sightseeing — camping — go shopping — cycling —
pottery — singing — journalling — diving — sailing
Indoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
sewing
dancing
baking
pottery
singing
journalling
sightseeing
camping
go shopping
cycling
diving
sailing
Reveal Answers

5. Hobbies and Interests: Warm up

Remember!
We use like + gerund (-ing form) to talk about general likes:
I like painting.
We use like + infinitive to talk about more specific likes:
I like to paint at the weekend.

6. Hobbies and Interests: Brainstorming

Hobbies and Interests: Dialogue
Read the following dialogue paying particular attention to the underlined
expressions and answer the question: do Alejandro and Victor have anything in
common? What is it?
Hi, Alejandro! I heard you have some interesting
hobbies. What are you passionate about?
Victor
Hi, Victor! Yes, I’m an avid gardening enthusiast. I’ve
been honing my gardening skills for years now.
That's wonderful! I’ve recently delved into painting.
It's such a relaxing activity.
Painting sounds amazing! My wife is well-versed in
art history. She could probably give you some tips.
That would be great! I’d love to learn more. Your garden
must be beautiful with all the experience you have.
Alejandro

7. Hobbies and Interests: Types

Hobbies and Interests: Dialogue
Thank you! My passion for gardening knows no
bounds. I love experimenting with different plants
and landscaping techniques.
Victor
It must be so rewarding to see everything grow. I’ve
been working on perfecting my cooking skills. Do
you cook as well?
I do, but I’m still learning. I can make a mean grilled
steak, though.
That sounds delicious! Maybe we should have a
hobby exchange day – I could show you some
painting techniques, and you could give me some
gardening tips. And maybe finish it all off with a
barbecue!
That’s a great idea! It’s amazing how shared
passions can bring people together.
Alejandro

8. Remember!

Hobbies and Interests: Expressions
Let’s look at the expressions used in the dialogue more in detail!
They’re all expressions used to talk about hobbies and interests.

9. Hobbies and Interests: Dialogue

1. I’m an avid (hobby) enthusiast.
Examples:
I’m an avid cooking enthusiast. Experimenting
with new recipes and flavours in the kitchen
allows me to express my creativity and delight
my family’s taste buds.
I’m an avid book enthusiast. I can spend hours
lost in the pages of my favourite novel,
immersing myself in a different story and
world.
Now make it our own. Use the expression to
tell something personal about yourself.

10. Hobbies and Interests: Dialogue

2. I’ve been honing my (skill) for years.
Examples:
I’ve been honing my gardening skills for years.
Cultivating a variety of plants and designing
landscapes has turned my outdoor space into
a beautiful oasis.
I’ve been honing my photography skills for
years. Mastering different lighting techniques
and camera settings has allowed me to
capture stunning images.
Now make it our own. Use the expression to
tell something personal about yourself.

11. Hobbies and Interests: Expressions

3. I’m well-versed in (topic).
Examples:
I’m well-versed in ancient history within the
realm of historical studies. I’ve extensively
researched civilisations like Egypt, Greece, and
Rome, and can discuss their cultural and
societal impacts.
I’m well-versed in contemporary art, in
particular visual arts. I’ve closely followed the
works of modern artists and can discuss
different art movements and their relevance
today.
Now make it our own. Use the expression to
tell something personal about yourself.

12. 1. I’m an avid (hobby) enthusiast.

4. I’ve recently delved into (interest).
Examples:
I’ve recently delved into watercolour painting.
It’s a fascinating type of art that allows me to
create beautiful and vibrant pictures I can
hang on my walls.
I’ve recently delved into playing the piano. It’s
my favourite instrument and it allows me to
create soothing music I can enjoy and share
with my friends.
Now make it our own. Use the expression to
tell something personal about yourself.

13. 2. I’ve been honing my (skill) for years.

5. My passion for (interest) knows no bounds.
Examples:
My passion for hiking knows no bounds. I’m
eager to explore new trails, challenge my
endurance, and experience the beauty of
nature from different perspectives.
My passion for writing knows no bounds. I’m
always crafting new stories, experimenting
with different genres, and refining my skills to
create amazing stories.
Now make it our own. Use the expression to
tell something personal about yourself.

14. 3. I’m well-versed in (topic).

Would you rather…
spend a weekend reading a great book or watching a new TV series?
learn to play a musical instrument or take up painting as a hobby?
go hiking in the mountains or relax at the beach?
have a garden to grow your own vegetables or a workshop to create DIY projects?
join a cooking class or a dance class?
have a hobby that requires physical activity or one that is more mentally engaging?
visit a museum or go to an amusement park on your day off?

15. 4. I’ve recently delved into (interest).

Hobbies and Interests: Speaking Game
Choose one of the boxes below and use the expressions you’ll find inside it to all
share a hobby as a class.
Mind you, you can be creative this time!
The person who can think of the funniest or weirdest hobby wins.
I enjoy + ing or
noun
I’m fond of + ing or
noun
I’m really into + ing
or noun
I love + base form
or noun
I’m interested in +
ing or noun
I’m keen on + ing or
noun