Hobbies, Exploring Passions & Enjoyable Pastimes.

Duration: 50 minutes.

What is your hobby?

Hobbies can be shared with friends and family. I’m going to tell you about my hobbies and share them with you today, please do the same and let’s talk about the hobbies we love. So let’s talk a little about your hobbies.

Can you name these hobbies?

Here are some words to help: Guitar playing, Video Games, Jigsaws, Knitting, Surfing, and Fishing. Can you match the words to the hobby?

Reading text:
Hobbies, Exploring Passions & Enjoyable Pastimes.

Hobbies are things people do in their free time for enjoyment and relaxation. They’re a way to have fun and explore interests outside of work or school. Hobbies can be various, from creative activities to outdoor adventures.

Let’s look at why hobbies are enjoyable. A hobby is something you do because you love it, not because you have to. It could be anything from painting and gardening to collecting stamps or playing a musical instrument. Hobbies give a break from the routine and let individuals express themselves uniquely.

In summary, hobbies are enjoyable activities people do in their free time to relax and have fun. They offer a break from routine and allow individuals to express themselves. They enhance skills, provide therapeutic experiences, and contribute to a fulfilling and enjoyable life.

Vocabulary about hobbies.

Keyword	Meaning	Example of Use
Hobbies	Activities for pleasure and relaxation	“Hobbies are things people do in their free time for enjoyment and relaxation.”
Various	Diverse or different in kind	“Hobbies can be various, from creative activities to outdoor adventures.”
Express	Convey or communicate	“Hobbies give a break from the routine and let individuals express themselves uniquely.”
Reading	Engaging with written material	“Reading is a common hobby that entertains and boosts vocabulary and imagination.”
Gardening	Cultivating plants and flowers	“Gardening is a popular hobby, providing a therapeutic experience and a connection with nature.”
Photography	Capturing moments in time	“Photography, accessible with smartphones, allows people to document their lives and create memories through pictures.”
Culinary	Related to cooking or the kitchen	“Cooking is both a necessary skill and a delightful hobby, offering a hands-on way to express creativity.”
Therapeutic	Having a healing or soothing effect	“Engaging in hobbies like gardening can be a therapeutic experience, promoting relaxation and well-being.”

Tell me about your passions and hobbies.
Can you make some sentences about the hobbies above and use adverbs of frequency?

We use some adverbs to describe how frequently we do an activity or hobby.
These are called adverbs of frequency and include:

Frequency	Adverb of Frequency	Example Sentence
100%	always	I always go to the park to walk.
90%	usually	I usually ride my bike in the morning.
80%	normally / generally	I normally go to the gym.
70%	often* / frequently	I often surf the internet.
50%	sometimes	I sometimes forget my mum’s birthday.
30%	occasionally	I occasionally eat junk food.
10%	seldomly	I seldomly read the newspaper.
5%	hardly ever / rarely	I hardly ever drink alcohol.
0%	never	I never swim in the sea.

Questions about hobbies.

1. What is a hobby, and why are hobbies important in our lives?
2. Can you share a personal experience of how a hobby has positively impacted your well-being?
3. How do creative hobbies like painting or playing a musical instrument contribute to self-expression?
4. In what ways can outdoor activities be considered hobbies? Give examples.
5. How can hobbies help in developing new skills and enhancing existing ones?
6. Share a story about someone who turned their hobby into a successful career.
7. Do you think hobbies are more important for children or adults? Why?
8. Can you suggest a hobby that is easy for beginners to start and doesn’t require special skills or equipment?

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