Talking about hobbies

Everyday English Conversations

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

PDF: Talking about hobbies

Warm-up

Do you have any hobbies? (Yes, I like to...)

Vocabulary Match

recommendations •• machines
gripping •• exciting
clever •• writer
author •• smart
technology •• calming
relaxing •• suggestions

Vocabulary Answers

recommendationssuggestions
grippingexciting
cleversmart
authorwriter
technologymachines
relaxingcalming

Conversation

Fill in the blanks with words from above.

Maria and Ethan discuss their hobbies. She loves reading mystery novels, while he enjoys creating digital art. They share their interests and talk about favourite authors and relaxing activities.
Maria:Hi Ethan! What do you like to do in your free time?
Ethan:Hi Maria! I'm really into digital art. It's amazing what you can do with ________. What about you?
Maria:That's cool! I like reading books, especially mystery novels. They're so ________.
Ethan:Mystery novels are great. Do you have a favourite ________?
Maria:Yes, I love Agatha Christie. Her stories are full of surprises. Have you ever read her books?
Ethan:Yeah, I've read a few. They're really ________. Do you read every day?
Maria:Not every day, but I try to read at least a little every week. It's such a ________ hobby.
Ethan:Sounds nice. You'll have to give me some book ________ sometime.
Maria:Hi Ethan! What do you like to do in your free time?
Ethan:Hi Maria! I'm really into digital art. It's amazing what you can do with technology. What about you?
Maria:That's cool! I like reading books, especially mystery novels. They're so gripping.
Ethan:Mystery novels are great. Do you have a favourite author?
Maria:Yes, I love Agatha Christie. Her stories are full of surprises. Have you ever read her books?
Ethan:Yeah, I've read a few. They're really clever. Do you read every day?
Maria:Not every day, but I try to read at least a little every week. It's such a relaxing hobby.
Ethan:Sounds nice. You'll have to give me some book recommendations sometime.

Quiz

  1. What is Ethan's hobby?
  2. What type of books does Maria enjoy reading?
  3. Who is Maria's favourite author?
  4. How often does Maria try to read?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. Ethan likes digital art.
  2. Maria enjoys reading mystery novels.
  3. Maria's favourite author is Agatha Christie.
  4. Maria tries to read at least a little every week.

True or False

  1. Ethan is interested in technology. T F
  2. Ethan has read a few Agatha Christie books. T F
  3. Ethan will give Maria some book recommendations sometime. T F

True or False Answers

  1. True
  2. True
  3. False

Discussion

  1. What do you like the most about your hobby?
  2. What is a hobby you would like to try?
  3. How do you usually spend your weekends?
  4. Do you know anyone with an unusual hobby?

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