TOPIC 3: YOUR HOBBY/FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

• How to begin the topic:

Hobbies are things that people like doing in

their free time. Everyone has their own

hobbies. They bring a lot of benefits. They

make you relaxed, be healthy and do your

work best.

TOPIC 3: YOUR HOBBY/FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

• In my free time I…When I have some spare time I…When I get the time, I…I relax by…… (watching TV)

• I'm interested in (+ noun / V-ing)I'm keen on (+ noun / V-ing)I enjoy (+ noun / V-ing)

TOPIC 3: YOUR HOBBY/FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

I. Films1. Do you like films?• Yes. I enjoy watching films. When I want to relax or have

some fun, I like to watch movies. 2. What kind of films do you like best?• My favourite kinds of films are comedies. I like movies

that can make me laugh. Kinds of films:

blockbuster/action film/kung fu film/musical/science fiction film/cartoon/ horror film/romantic film

TOPIC 3: YOUR HOBBY/FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

3. Do you like watching films alone or with your friends?• I’d rather watch films with my friends. We always have a

good time together, and afterwards we talk about the movie, whether we enjoyed it or not.

4. Do you prefer to watch films at the cinema or at home?• I prefer to watch movies at the cinema, because then I

can see the movie on a big screen, with a better sound system. I think it makes the movie more impressive.

• I prefer to watch movies at home, because then I can choose any movie I want to watch, and I can pause it if I need to go to get something.

Watching TV

1. Do you like watching TV?2. How much time do you spend watching TV?3. When do you usually watch TV?4. What types of TV program do you like watching?5. What types of TV program are popular in your country?

Types of television programs: The News, Soap Operas, Criminal Investigation Dramas, Reality TV, Situation Comedies (Sit-Coms), Talk Shows, Documentaries, Cartoons, Game Shows, Sports programs, Movies, Political programs, Religious programs.

Sports

1. Do you like playing sports?2. How often do you play sports?3. What sports are most popular in your

country?4. Do you think it is important to play a

sport?5. What sports would you like to try in the

future?6. Do you prefer watching or playing sports?

Reading

1. Do you like reading?

2. How often do you read?

3. What do you like to read?

4. Where do you usually read?

5. Do you read for pleasure or to get information?

Music

1. Do you like listening to music?

2. What types of music do you like listening to?

3. Where do you usually listen to music?

4. Can you play any musical instruments?

5. Do you prefer listening to live performances or recorded music?

Kinds of music:

pop music/rock music/classical music/folk music/jazz/hip hop/Latin music