How To Talk About Hobbies

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Verbs of Preference + Gerund Verb:

I like reading fiction.

I enjoy taking pictures of nature.

I love playing piano.

I adore playing basketball.

Verb of Preference + Noun:

I like photography.

I enjoy sports.

I love music.

I adore languages.

I like reading fiction in my free time.

I enjoy taking pictures of nature in my leisure time.

Playing piano is my favorite pastime.

Playing piano is my favorite way to pass the time.

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Advanced C1 Phrases:

I’m an avid cyclist.

• To be an avid + noun

I’m passionate about photography/taking pictures.

• To be passionate about + noun/gerund

I spend every chance I get in my garden/gardening.

• To spend time + in a location/gerund

I recently took up cooking and now I spend all my free time trying
new recipes.
• To take up an activity = to start

Natural Phrases:

I’m really into meditation/doing yoga.

• To be into + noun/gerund = To enjoy

I’m a (huge) fan of puzzles and playing word games.

• To be a fan of + noun/gerund

I live to surf/go surfing.

• To live + infinitive
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To Go + Gerund with Verbs of Movement:

Whenever I have free time, I always go:

hiking
biking
skiing
dancing
walking
jogging
running

Common Adjectives To Describe Hobbies:

I love reading because I find it very relaxing/calming.

Painting is a great way to be creative.

I’m into sports because I love being active/social.

I’m passionate about puzzles because I find them very

challenging.

Spending the afternoon in nature is very enjoyable.

Traveling and learning about the world is very fulfilling.

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How To Ask Someone About Their Hobbies:

Do you have any hobbies?

What are your favorite hobbies?

What hobbies do you enjoy?

Advanced C1 Phrases:

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

How do you usually spend your free time?

What’s your favorite way to pass the time?

Natural Phrases:

What are you into?

What do you do for fun?

Do you like sports?

How do you like to unwind?

• To unwind = to relax/to destress

Drawing is my favorite way to unwind.

• Gerund statement
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Hypothetical/Future Hobbies:

If I had more free time, I’d love to take up drawing.

I wish I had time to play basketball.

If I weren’t so busy at work, I’d do yoga every day.

Once I graduate, I’ll learn how to salsa.

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