Hobbies
This hobbies lesson teaches students how to talk about their interests and favorite activities.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
Do you have any hobbies?
What will you do when you have free time?
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
leisure time
/ˈliːʒər taɪm/
free time that you can use to do fun things
What do you do during your leisure time?
I enjoy playing racquetball in my leisure time.
spend time
/spend taɪm/
use time to do something
I usually spend time watching television.
He spends a lot of time drinking.
(be) interested in
/..ˈɪntrestɪd.../
wanting to learn more about something or to spend more time doing it
He is interested in playing the guitar.
My brother is interested in reading books about space and planets.
often
/ˈɔːfn/
many times or frequently
Our family often goes camping
I often play computer games
(be) good at
/ɡʊd æt/
to have the necessary skill, knowledge or experience to do something well
Are you good at working with others?
My father is good at playing tennis
(be) keen on
/kiːn ɑːn/
to be very interested in something
He is keen on traveling.
My friend is keen on riding her bike every morning.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Dialogue Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Grace and Matt is talking about their hobbies.
Matt
Do you have any hobbies, Grace?
Yes, I like watching movies. I often spend time watching movies during my leisure time.
Grace
Matt
Sounds like fun. What kind of movies do you like?
Romantic movies. I really enjoy them. How about you?
Grace
Matt
I like playing football.
You seem to be good at football. Do you play often?
Grace
Matt
Yes, every weekend. I’m keen on football.
That’s nice! Now I’m interested in watching your games!
Grace
Check your understanding
Does Grace have a hobby?
What is Matt’s hobby?
What is Grace interested in doing after speaking with Matt?
Sample answer
- Yes, Grace's hobby is watching movies.
- Matt's hobby is playing football.
- After speaking with Matt, Grace is interested in watching his football games.
Part 4
Listening 1
Ralph is talking about his hobbies. Listen and check the activities he does or does not do now.
Click to play the Audio
| Does | Does not do | |
| 1.play video games | ⬜ | ⬜ |
| 2. play in a band | ⬜ | ⬜ |
| 3. hike | ⬜ | ⬜ |
| 4. ski | ⬜ | ⬜ |
| 5. surf the internet | ⬜ | ⬜ |
Sample answer
Doesn’t do: 1, 2
Does: 3, 4, 5
Transcript
I played a lot of video games when I was a student in high school, but I lost interest in them a while ago. I got bored playing them over and over. In college, I played in a band every Friday and Saturday night. It was a lot of fun, but then two of the band members moved away, so we stopped playing. Now I prefer hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. It’s a great way to keep fit and to enjoy nature. When I’m not outdoors, I love surfing the Internet. I can find out about all kinds of things. It’s one of my favorite things to do.
Listening 2
People are talking about their interests. What hobby would NOT be suitable for each person? Listen and circle the correct answer.
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John
- gardening
- playing music
- singing
Mary
- bird watching
- hiking
- reading the newspaper
Wendy
- watching videos
- playing board games
- gardening
Russell
- going shopping
- reading books
- surfing the Internet
Nancy
- playing computer games
- painting pictures
- taking photos
Sample answer
1 a 2 b 3 c 4 a 5 a
Transcript
- When I was a kid, I was outside all the time, playing and hiking and helping my mother in the garden. I developed allergies (dị ứng) when I got older, though. So, I can’t be outside much anymore. Music is one of my main interests now. I’m taking piano lessons and singing in the church choir (dàn hợp xướng nhà thờ).
- I had a back injury a few years ago, so I’m not as active as I used to be. Most of my interests are things I can do at home, like reading books or the newspaper. I also like bird watching but only from my front porch (hiên nhà).
- I don’t really enjoy being outdoors it’s usually too hot or too cold for me. What I love to do is spend time with my family and friends. We do fun things like watch videos or play board games.
- I find shopping malls and movie theaters too crowded and noisy. I like quiet activities. I don’t mind spending my free time alone reading or surfing the Internet.
- I hate using computers. I’m pretty good with my hands, though. My friends tell me I’m artistic and creative. What I really like is painting pictures and giving them to friends. I also enjoy taking photos. I have a really cool camera.
Part 5
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
What are your hobbies?
What do you like to do during your leisure time?
How much time do you spend on your hobby each week?
Do you enjoy your hobbies alone or with somebody?
Did you learn your hobby by yourself or did someone teach you?
Are there any clubs or groups you can join for your hobby?
Why do you think hobbies are important for people?
Sample answer
- I enjoy reading, writing, and exploring new technologies.
- During my leisure time, I like to read books and articles, and write on various topics to share knowledge and insights.
- I typically spend about 15-20 hours a week reading and writing, depending on my workload.
- I generally enjoy my hobbies alone as it allows me to focus deeply and think critically.
- I learned most of my hobbies by myself, through self-study and practice, although initial guidance from various sources was crucial.
- Yes, there are many online communities and local clubs that focus on reading and writing where members can share work, offer critiques, and discuss ideas.
- Hobbies are important as they provide a way to relax, express creativity, and pursue personal interests. They can also offer opportunities for learning new skills and meeting people with similar interests.
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
6 words and phrases in the lesson
Talk about hobbies (be keen on, be interested in)
See you next lesson
Homework
Let’s choose one of these options for your homework
Write a sentence for each vocabulary
Listen to the audio again and speak along (Give this homework link to student: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12_5piVt-I1d7j-doGTpxghJGwwKxQYi7)
