The importance of hobbies
Lesson focuses on the importance of hobbies, highlighting their benefits for relaxation, creativity, and personal growth.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
What did we discuss in the last lesson?
What is your hobby?
How did you get started with your favorite hobby?
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.
well-being
/ˈwel biːɪŋ/
general health and happiness
Eating healthy foods promotes physical well-being.
Regular exercise is crucial for both mental and physical well-being.
enhance
/ɪnˈhæns/
to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something
Reading books can enhance your vocabulary.
Taking a photography class can enhance your skills with a camera.
soothing
/ˈsuːðɪŋ/
that makes somebody who is anxious, upset, etc. feel calmer
A warm bath can be very soothing after a long day.
The soothing music helped calm her nerves.
relieve stress
/rɪˈliːv strɛs/
make stress less or help someone feel less stressed
Exercising regularly can help relieve stress.
Listening to soothing music can relieve stress.
patient
/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
describes someone who is able to wait for a long time or deal with a difficult situation without becoming annoyed or anxious
You need to be very patient to be a teacher.
Be patient with yourself as you learn a new skill.
socialize
/ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz/
to meet and spend time with people in a friendly way, in order to enjoy yourself
I enjoy socializing with the other students.
Maybe you should socialize more.
self-esteem
/ˌself ɪˈstiːm/
a feeling of being happy with your own character and abilities
High self-esteem helps her speak confidently in public.
Playing sports can boost your self-esteem.
boost
/buːst/
to make something increase, or become better or more successful
Drinking coffee in the morning can boost your energy levels.
Regular exercise boosts overall health and mood.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Play with images
Look at the picture.
Try to name the hobby of each picture below.
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Answers
- gardening
- listening to music
- doing a crossword puzzle
- jogging
- hiking
- playing computer games
- doing karaoke
- doing yoga
- playing team sports
- learning a new language
Use the phrases above to describe the benefits of each hobby in the pictures. You can use several benefits for one hobby.
For example: "Gardening makes me feel connected to nature.
Part 4
Dialogue Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Alice and Bob are talking about Bob’s hobby.
Alice
What are some things you enjoy doing in your free time?
Well, since I’ve retired, I’ve had a lot more free time. I really enjoy gardening, listening to music and reading the newspaper. I also like doing crossword puzzles and going out with friends.
Bob
Alice
What is your favorite hobby?
I guess I enjoy gardening the most; it helps keep me fit, teaches me to be patient, and is a great way to relieve stress.
Bob
Alice
Why did you take up this hobby and how long have you been doing?
I’ve been doing it for many years now. One day, I decided that I wanted to make the garden look nice and grow some of my own vegetables. I guess that’s when I started gardening.
Bob
Alice
What do you enjoy most about it?
I really like being outdoors; I also love eating vegetables that I’ve grown myself, which is not only soothing, but it also makes me feel connected to nature.
Bob
Check your understanding
What does Bob enjoy doing in his free time?
What is Bob’s favorite hobby?
What does Bob like about this hobby?
Answer
Gardening, listening to music, reading the newspaper, doing crossword puzzles, and going out with friends.
- Gardening.
- It helps keep him fit, teaches patience, relieves stress, allows him to be outdoors, and lets him eat homegrown vegetables.
Now, your turn to talk about your favorite hobby.
Tips: Here are some useful structure you can use
I really enjoy …
I enjoy … the most.
My favorite activity is …
I’ve been doing it for …
… it’s a good way to …
I really like …
Teacher
What are some things you enjoy doing in your free time?
_____________________________
You
Teacher
What is your favorite hobby?
_____________________________
You
Teacher
Why did you take up this hobby and how long have you been doing?
_____________________________
You
Teacher
What do you enjoy most about it?
_____________________________
You
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 hobby do you find most relaxing, and why?
Can hobbies help you make new friends? How?
How do hobbies help you learn new things?
Do you know a hobby that can also help you stay fit?
What hobby have you always wanted to try and why?
How do hobbies change as people get older?
Have you ever turned a hobby into a small business or side job? What was that like?
Do you think hobbies are important for everyone? Why or why not?
Can hobbies be bad or unhealthy? Can you give examples?
What impact do you think technology has had on traditional hobbies?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
8 words and phrases in the lesson.
Some hobbies from the images
Talk about your hobbies
Discussing about the importance of hobbies, highlighting their benefits for relaxation.
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Describe a hobby you enjoy doing, then record it and send it to teacher. Please speak it within 2 mins.
You should say:
- What it is and what equipment you need to do it
- How you first became interested in it
- How long you have been doing it for
And explain why you enjoy doing it
