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Conversation:
Talking About Free
Time
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• use vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure

activities.

• discuss hobbies for free time.

Warm Up
Ask and answer the questions.

• What are some popular hobbies in your country?

Popular hobbies in my country include…

• What hobbies do you enjoy doing during the week? On the

weekends?
I enjoy…
Language in Context
Describe what you would do in this situation.

Scenario
You are speaking to employees from a large company about
work-life balance and finding ideal hobbies for outside the
workplace. Make a list of various hobbies for the employees
and discuss the benefits of each one.

Think About
• Hobbies that help people to • Hobbies that help people to
be active and social… relax and reduce stress…
Make a Story
Look at the picture. Make a story.

Andre and Marilou are new to your city. They want to try new
hobbies during their free time. Tell them about your favorite
hobbies. Tell them about popular hobbies they can do in your city.
Example: Cooking is my favorite hobby. Cooking is popular here.
Role Play
Choose a role and act it out.

Role A
You are social and outgoing. You like music and being active.
Talk about your hobbies. Explain why they are ideal for you.

Example: I like dancing because it is fun! Dancing at a club

is a way to see my friends.

Role B
You are shy. You like nature and relaxing in your free time.
Talk about your hobbies. Explain why they are ideal for you.

Example: I like gardening…

 Let’s Practice
Get to know someone.

Try and figure out an ideal hobby for your teacher. Ask some questions. Then, recommend a hobby for your teacher based
on their answers.

Student: Do you enjoy food and being in the kitchen?

Teacher: Yes, I love trying new recipes.
Student: Cooking is an ideal hobby for you.

Word Bank:
cooking gardening hiking swimming drawing
exercising dancing reading jogging singing
Extension
Use this slide for additional instruction.
Wrap-Up
Answer one of the following questions:

• What did you do well on today?

• What do you want to improve on?

• What is one thing you learned?