Hobbies are a great way to connect with new people. In this story, you'll learn how to start talking about hobbies in English. You'll discover phrases for describing interests and finding common interests to keep the conversation going.
Text 2 - Talking About Hobbies
Sarah and Tom are still talking in the coffee shop. They want to find things they have in common. "What do you like to do in your free time?" Sarah asks. "I love to read books," Tom says. "I read for an hour every day." Sarah smiles. "That's cool! I like to read too." Then Tom asks, "Do you play any sports?" Sarah says, "Yes, I do! I play tennis on the weekends. It is a lot of fun." Tom says, "That's a nice hobby! I don't play tennis, but I love to watch basketball on TV." They are both happy because they have things to talk about.
Exercises
Vocabulary & Comprehension
True or False?
Sarah and Tom are in a library.
Tom likes to read books.
Sarah plays tennis on weekdays.
Tom likes to play basketball.
Fill in the blanks with a word from the story:
Tom reads for an ____ every day.
Sarah plays ____ on the weekends.
Tom loves to watch ____ on TV.
Grammar
Fix the mistake:
"I likes to read books."
"She play tennis on the weekends."
"He don't play tennis, but I love to watch basketball."
Personalization & Speaking
Answer the questions:
What are three of your hobbies?
What do you like to do in your free time?
Answer Key
True or False? A-False / B-True / C-False / D-False
Fill in the blanks with a word from the story: A-hour / B-tennis / C-basketball
Fix the mistake: A-"I like to read books." / B-"She plays tennis on the weekends." / C-"He doesn't play tennis, but I love to watch basketball."