In today’s video, you’ll get the chance to practise answering questions about what you like
to do in your free time. Before we start, let’s learn some key phrases that will come in handy.
Instead of overusing “I like...”, here are some alternative phrases to impress friends,
teachers and examiners! You could say:
I’m interested in (+ noun / gerund) For example, “I’m interested in football.
My favourite team is Sheffield United!” Or you could be more specific and say: “I’m interested
in watching football. I don’t like to play myself. In fact, I’ve never even kicked a football!”
Another option is: I’m keen on (+ noun / gerund). For
example, “I’m keen on swimming. I try to get to the swimming pool at least twice a week”.
Or, “I’m keen on sport. I especially love swimming.”
An option which is a little more informal would be:
I’m into (+ noun / gerund). For example, “I’m really into books at the moment. I especially love
reading thrillers.” Or “These days I’m really into reading. I can’t get enough of a good thriller.
Last, but not least, you could keep it simple with.
I enjoy (+ noun / gerund). You could say for example, “I enjoy going to the cinema.
I try to go every Tuesday as it’s half price on those days!” Or, “I have
always enjoyed a trip to the cinema. I particularly love a good rom-com".
It’s also useful to explain why you enjoy your hobbies.
For example, when talking about sport you might say. “I enjoy cycling because it keeps me fit.”
For artistic activities you could say, “I love going to pottery class
as I enjoy tapping into my creative side.” And when talking about meeting up with friends,
you could say, “I’m a bit of a social butterfly, so I tend to spend my free time with friends.”
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Now we’re going to put this new language into practice! Let’s start our conversation in 5, 4,
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Hello! It’s so lovely to see you. How are you?
That’s great. I’m doing well, thanks. I’ve been enjoying some time off.
I love having time to myself but I have been getting a little bored over the holidays.
What do you like to do in your free time?
OK. What about when you were younger? How did you spend your free time when you were a child?
That sounds quite similar to my childhood! Do you think people have changed how they
spend their free time? I definitely think people don’t spend as much time outdoors for example.
That’s interesting. I’ve been reading about other countries
where they have implemented a four-day working week.
I’d love to have the extra time! What about you? Would you like to have more or less free time?
Oh, I’ve actually got to go soon as I have a guitar lesson! I started guitar lessons
last year as I thought I’d be good to start a new hobby. Have you started any new hobbies recently?
Right! Although, I’m already doing these guitar lessons, I think I’d actually like to start salsa
classes next year too! What about you? Are there any hobbies you’d like to pick up in the future?
Oh great. Well, I’ve got to head off now. What are you doing for the rest of the day?
Enjoy! Lovely to catch up and see you soon! Fantastic. Now if you found that difficult
then perhaps spend some time writing down some answers to the questions. Try to pad it out
a bit more which means to fill it out, add more information and then come back and practice again.
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