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Hobbies & Leisure

Talk about free time, interests and what you do for fun.

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hobbynounneutral
An activity you do for fun in your free time.
Photography is my favourite hobby.
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free timenounneutral
Time when you are not working or studying.
I read a lot in my free time.
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readingnounneutral
The activity of reading books, magazines, etc.
Reading before bed helps me relax.
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readverbneutral
To look at and understand written words.
I read two books last month.
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booknounneutral
A set of printed pages you read.
This book is really exciting.
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swimmingnounneutral
The activity of moving through water for fun or exercise.
Swimming is good for your health.
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swimverbneutral
To move through water using your body.
Can you swim?
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dancingnounneutral
The activity of moving your body to music.
Dancing is a great way to have fun.
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danceverbneutral
To move your body to music.
Let's dance!
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photographynounneutral
The art or hobby of taking pictures.
He studies photography at college.
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cameranounneutral
A device for taking photos or videos.
I got a new camera for my birthday.
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gardeningnounneutral
The activity of growing plants and looking after a garden.
My grandmother loves gardening.
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gardennounneutral
An area where you grow flowers, plants or vegetables.
We grow tomatoes in our garden.
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cookingnounneutral
The activity of preparing food, often as a hobby.
Cooking is one of my favourite hobbies.
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drawingnounneutral
The hobby of making pictures with a pen or pencil.
My son is good at drawing.
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filmnounneutralBritish English
A movie; the more common word in British English.
We saw a great film at the cinema.
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cinemanounneutralBritish English
A place where you go to watch films.
We're going to the cinema on Friday.
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concertnounneutral
An event where musicians play live music.
We went to a rock concert last night.
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gamenounneutral
An activity with rules that you play for fun.
Let's play a board game.
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playverbneutral
To take part in a game or activity for fun.
The kids love to play in the park.
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playverbneutral
To make music with an instrument.
She can play the piano very well.
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practiseverbneutralBritish English
To do an activity many times to get better at it.
You need to practise every day to improve.
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collectverbneutral
To gather things of the same kind as a hobby.
I collect old coins.
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collectionnounneutral
A group of similar things you have gathered.
She has a big collection of postcards.
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watchverbneutral
To look at something, like a film or TV, for a period of time.
We watch TV after dinner.
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listen tophrasal verbneutral
To pay attention to a sound, especially music.
I listen to music while I cook.
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enjoyverbneutral
To get pleasure from an activity.
I really enjoy dancing.
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relaxverbneutral
To rest and stop feeling worried or busy.
I like to relax with a good book.
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go for a walkexpressionneutral
To walk somewhere for pleasure or exercise.
Let's go for a walk in the park.
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instrumentnounneutral
An object used to make music, like a guitar or piano.
Can you play any instrument?
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guitarnounneutral
A musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers.
He plays the guitar in a band.
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pianonounneutral
A large musical instrument with black and white keys.
She's been playing the piano since she was six.
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singverbneutral
To make musical sounds with your voice.
She loves to sing in the shower.
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drawverbneutral
To make a picture with a pen or pencil.
Can you draw a cat for me?
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paintverbneutral
To make a picture using paint.
She likes to paint pictures of the sea.
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take photosexpressionneutral
To use a camera to make pictures.
I love to take photos when I travel.
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video gamenounneutral
A game you play on a computer, console or phone.
My brother plays video games every day.
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have funexpressioninformal
To enjoy yourself.
We always have fun at the beach.
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go outphrasal verbinformal
To leave home to do something social or fun.
We're going to go out for dinner tonight.
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clubnounneutral
A group of people who meet to share an activity or interest.
I joined a photography club.
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joinverbneutral
To become a member of a club or group.
I want to join a dance class.
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ticketnounneutral
A paper or card that lets you enter a concert, cinema, etc.
I bought two tickets for the concert.
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interested inexpressionneutral
Wanting to know more about or enjoying a subject or activity.
I'm really interested in photography.
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favouriteadjectiveneutralBritish English
The one you like best; British spelling.
What's your favourite hobby?
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boringadjectiveneutral
Not interesting or fun.
That film was so boring.
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interestingadjectiveneutral
Holding your attention; making you want to know more.
This book is really interesting.
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go shoppingexpressionneutral
To go to shops to buy things, often as a leisure activity.
We go shopping in town on Saturdays.
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knittingnounneutral
The hobby of making clothes from wool using needles.
Knitting is a relaxing hobby.
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fishingnounneutral
The activity of catching fish for fun or relaxation.
My dad goes fishing every Sunday.
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go cyclingexpressionneutral
To ride a bicycle for fun or exercise.
We like to go cycling in the countryside.
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spend timeexpressionneutral
To use time doing an activity.
I like to spend time reading in the evening.
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photonounneutral
A picture taken with a camera.
Can you take a photo of us?
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paintingnounneutral
The hobby of making pictures with paint.
She goes to painting classes every weekend.
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movienounneutralAmerican English
A film you watch for entertainment.
Let's watch a movie tonight.
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musicnounneutral
Sounds made by instruments or voices that you listen to.
I listen to music on the bus.
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magazinenounneutral
A thin book with pictures and articles, published regularly.
I read a fashion magazine every month.
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TVnounneutral
Television; programmes you watch on a screen at home.
There's nothing good on TV tonight.
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partynounneutral
A social event where people meet to celebrate and have fun.
We're having a birthday party on Saturday.
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funadjectiveneutral
Enjoyable and giving pleasure.
Dancing is really fun.
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movie theaternounneutralAmerican English
American English term for a place where films are shown to the public.
We saw the new film at the movie theater downtown.
We saw the new film at the cinema downtown.
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practiceverbneutralAmerican English
American English spelling of the verb meaning to repeat an activity to improve.
I practice the piano every day.
I practise the piano every day.
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favoriteadjectiveneutralAmerican English
American English spelling of the word meaning most liked.
Reading is my favorite hobby.
Reading is my favourite hobby.

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Your interests are what make conversations personal, and this pack gives you the words to share them. Learn the vocabulary for leisure activities and entertainment – reading, swimming, dancing, photography, gardening, movies and music. You will be able to talk about what you love doing in your free time, make plans with others, and find common ground in any conversation.