Hobbies and sport
A hobby is something you do for fun in your free time: drawing, cooking, gaming, collecting stamps, gardening, dancing. Sport is a hobby that moves the body: cricket, football, swimming, cycling, running, badminton.
Use frequency words: always, often, sometimes, never, once a week, twice a month. Example: "I play badminton twice a week with my brother. I like it because it is fast."
Music, film and reading
Many people enjoy art made by others.
- Music: listen to songs, sing, play an instrument. Say your favourite kind (pop, classical, folk) and when you listen.
- Film: say the kind (comedy, adventure, cartoon), who you watch with and what you thought. Example: "I saw an adventure film. The ending was exciting."
- Reading: books, comics, magazines. Say what you read and why.
To give an opinion: "I love…", "I like…", "It is boring because…", "In my opinion…".
Going out
Going out means meeting people outside the home: a park, a market, a cinema, a museum, a cafe, a sports ground. To make a plan with a friend, say: "Would you like to… ?", "Shall we meet at…?", "What time?"
Answer with: "Yes, great idea!", "Sorry, I cannot, I have homework. How about Sunday?". Be polite when you say no.
For safety, tell a trusted adult where you are going, who with and when you will be back.
Balance and screens
A balanced week mixes active time (sport, walks), creative time (music, drawing), quiet time (reading) and social time (friends). Too much screen time can take away sleep and exercise. A simple rule: after about two hours of screens, do something active.
Key formulas and definitions
- Free time = time you choose
- Frequency: always > often > sometimes > never
- Opinion = I like/love + activity + because + reason
- Invitation: Would you like to… ? Shall we… ? Reply: Yes / Sorry, but…
Worked examples
1. Write 3 sentences about your hobby.
"My hobby is drawing. I draw twice a week after school. I like it because it makes me calm."
2. Invite a friend to the cinema on Saturday.
"Would you like to see a film on Saturday? The show is at 5 o'clock. Shall we meet at the entrance at 4:45?"
3. Sam has 3 free hours a day for 7 days and plays sport for 6 hours in the week. How many free hours are left for other things?
Total free hours = 3 × 7 = 21. Left = 21 − 6 = 15 hours.
Common mistakes
- Saying only "I like music" with no detail. Add what kind, when and why.
- Forgetting frequency words, so the listener cannot tell if you do it daily or once a year.
- Saying a flat "no" to an invitation. Say sorry, give a reason and suggest another time.
- Planning only screen time. Add one active and one social activity.