Discussion: Hobbies

How do you say..?

I didn't understand. Can you repeat the question?

Hello again, it's a pleasure to greet you again.

again my name is Uriel
Hello, my name is John).
What's your name?
Hello, my name is Uriel.
I'm from New York). Where are you from?
I'm from Mexico City.
I'm happy to talk with you).
How are you?
Are you okay?
You are nervous?
I'm fine, I'm nervous
are you a beginner?
Yes, I am a beginner, I am learning English, I have been studying for 6 months.
Day to day life:
● I live (in a dorm at university). What about you? Where do you live?
I live in Mexico City, I live in an apartment with my family.
● I have class (from Monday to Thursday). Do you have class every day?
No, I don't have class every day. I have class from Monday to Friday
● My classes start at (ten in the morning). When do your classes normally start?
My classes start at 7 in the morning from Monday to Friday
● I wake up (everyday at eight in the morning). What about you? What time do
you wake up?
I wake up every day at 5 in the morning, brush my teeth, then get dressed to
go to university. Finally, I leave my house at 6 in the morning to go to the
university.
● What time do you wake up on the weekends?
I wake up at 8 in the morning, I have to sleep more than Monday through
Friday. I like to sleep
● After I wake up (I make myself a coffee) What do you do after you wake up?
Do you shower? Do you eat breakfast?
Yes, I make myself a coffee, I brush my teeth. I don't shower because I
shower at night. I get dressed to go to university.
● What do you do in the morning?
● In the morning breakfast coffee and cookies. I dress to go to class.
Alternative for the learner:
■ In the morning I (eat breakfast and shower before going to
class). What is your morning like?
 ■ In the morning I have coffee, cookies or eggs for breakfast. I
don't shower because I shower at night.

● In my country we eat lunch (at 1 in the afternoon). What time do you eat lunch
in your country?
In my country we have lunch at 2 in the afternoon
● I eat lunch (at home). Where do you eat lunch? At home or in a cafetería?
● Lunch at home, also in the university cafeteria.
● I usually eat (a sandwich and fruit). What do you usually eat for lunch?
I usually eat fruit and fish, I love to eat vegetables, fruits and meat.
● I don’t like to eat (meat). Are there foods that you do not like?
I do not like desserts because it is a very sweet food
● After lunch (I like to take a nap for half an hour). Tell me what you like to do
after you eat lunch. Do you take a nap? Do you have more classes? Do you
study?
After lunch I like to rest, then I study at home for my university homework.
● When do you spend time with your friends? What do you do with them?
I like to talk with my friends, we go out to parties, we draw, we practice English
I see my friends (every day for dinner). When do you see your friends?
■ I see my friends every day at the university, we have many
classes together
● I go to bed (at eleven o’clock). What time do you go to bed?
I go to bed at 11 p.m. because I study late
● I like to sleep (for at least eight hours). What about you? How much do you
like to sleep?
I like to sleep 7 hours, I regularly sleep 5 hours, I like to sleep.
Pastimes:
● Do you have a hobby or pastime? What do you like to do?
Yes, I have hobbies. I like to paint cartoons, people, objects. I like listening to music,
I listen to all kinds of music
■ I love to (read and paint). What do you like to do?
I love drawing objects, cars, clothes. I like to listen to music during homework.
● I play (basketball two times a week). Do you play any sports? Which sports?
No, I don't practice any sport.
● How often do you play sports? (everyday, two days a week…)
No, I don't practice any sport.
● Do you like to watch TV shows? Which shows do you watch?
No, I don't like to watch TV shows
■ I love the show (Game of Thrones). Do you watch any shows?
What do you like to watch?
No, I don't like to watch TV programs because it bores me a lot, I prefer to watch
videos on youtube of architecture and animals.
■ Do you use Netflix or HBO? Which TV shows do you like?
Yes, I use netflix, I like horror and romantic programs
 ● On Saturday (I like to go out with my friends), and on Sunday (I usually study).
What do you do during the weekend?
On Saturdays I go out with my friends and on Sundays I am with my family
and study.
● Do you like to go out partying? Do you go out with your friends?
Yes, I like to party with my friends, I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke
cigarettes, but I like to dance
● Do you prefer to spend time at home?
Yes, I also like to spend time at home because I rest and sleep
● My best friend is named (Rachael). What’s your best friend’s name?
My best friend is named Hector
● She likes to (go to the movies and read books). What does your friend like to
do?
he likes to read comics, he likes to listen to music, he likes to eat all kinds of
food.
● My friend (makes her own clothes). What is your friend’s hobby or pastime?
My friend makes crafts with glue and paper.
● Do you like the same things as your friend?
● No, I don't like the same things as him
Alternative for the learner:
■ My best friend (Rachael) likes to (play soccer but I do not like
soccer). What does your friend like to do?
■ Do you also like (soccer)?
■ Do you and your friend have common interests?

What we have in common:

● Now I will tell you what I like and what I do not like. I want to see what we
have in common (qué tenemos en común):
○ I like the beach, but I do not like mountains. What about you?
I don't like the beach because it's hot, but I like the mountains because
it's cold there
○ The thing I least like about university is the homework. What do you
think? What do you dislike about your university?
If I think the same, I don't like the class homework
○ I like to go to the gym. Do you like to go to the gym?
○ No, I don't like going to the gym
○ My favorite vacation is summer vacation. What is your favorite
vacation?
Yes, my favorite vacation is the summer vacation because I go out with
friends.
○ I do not know how to cook. Do you know how to cook? Do you like
cooking?
No, it is not cooked
○ I like to listen to music and my favorite singer is (Beyoncé). Do you like
music? Who is your favorite singer?
 Yes, I like to listen to music and my favorite singer is Enrique Iglesias
○ I do not play a musical instrument. Do you play an instrument? Do you
play the guitar? Or the piano?
○ No, I do not play any instrument
○ I speak English and a little Spanish. Which languages do you speak?

○ I speak Spanish and a little English