HOBBIES & FREE TIME
(50 WORD TO PRACTICE)
About the Topic: Hobbies & Free Time
Hobbies and free time activities are the things people enjoy doing when they are not working or studying. Free time is very important because it helps us relax, have fun, and reduce stress. Hobbies also help people learn new skills, meet new friends, and feel happier.
People choose different hobbies depending on their interests, age, and personality. Some people like active hobbies, such as playing football, swimming, cycling, or dancing. Others prefer calm hobbies, like reading books, drawing, listening to music, or watching movies. There are also creative hobbies, such as painting, playing a musical instrument, writing stories, or taking photos.
Free time activities can be done alone or with others. For example, someone can enjoy reading alone, but playing a team sport or board game is more fun with friends. Today, many people also spend free time using technology. They play video games, learn languages online, watch videos, or chat with friends on social media.
Learning how to talk about hobbies in English helps students express their interests, ask questions, and start conversations. It is a very useful topic for daily communication, school life, and international friendships.
This topic is supported in multiple languages to help learners understand and practice better:
Supported Languages: English – Italian – Turkish – German – Korean – French – Spanish – Russian – Hindi – Japanese – Chinese – Arabic
Sample Vocabulary
Hobby
Free time
Relax
Play sports
Read
Listen to music
Watch movies
Draw
Travel
Play games
Learning Outcomes
After learning this topic, students will be able to:
Talk about their hobbies and free time activities in detail.
Ask and answer questions about interests and preferences.
Use present simple tense correctly (e.g., “I play,” “She likes”).
Express likes, dislikes, and frequency (often, sometimes, never).
Improve speaking, listening, and communication skills.
Benefits of the BoomWords Game
The BoomWords Game is an excellent activity to practice hobbies and free time vocabulary. The teacher says the topic “Hobbies & Free Time,” and students take turns saying an activity such as “reading,” “playing football,” “listening to music,” or “drawing.”
If a student repeats a word, hesitates too long, or cannot think of a new activity, they say “Boom!” and leave the game.
This game helps students:
Think quickly in English.
Expand their vocabulary naturally.
Improve pronunciation and fluency.
Gain confidence while speaking in front of others.
Teachers can also ask students to explain why they like the activity or how often they do it to make the game more suitable for intermediate learners.
Teacher’s Comment
“Students showed great interest in the hobbies and free time topic. They were able to talk about their favorite activities and explain why they like them. The BoomWords game helped them use a wide range of vocabulary and speak more confidently. Very successful lesson!”
Student’s Comment
“I enjoyed learning about hobbies and free time. I can now talk about what I do after school and at the weekend. I learned new words and how to make longer sentences. The BoomWords game was fun and helped me think faster in English.”
Example Sentences
In my free time, I enjoy reading books and listening to music.
I usually play football with my friends after school.
She likes watching movies, especially comedies.
At the weekend, we spend time with our family.
He is interested in learning new languages.
I don’t like staying at home all day; I prefer outdoor activities.
My hobby is drawing, and it helps me relax.
They often play online games in the evening.
Traveling is a great way to learn about new cultures.
We played the BoomWords game to practice hobbies and free time activities in class.
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