Free time & Hobbies

20 words

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   learn a new languagecollocation/lɜːn ə njuː ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

   Acquire the ability to understand and communicate in a language that is not your native tongue.

   “Many people decide to learn a new language to improve career prospects.”

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   play the guitarcollocation/pleɪ ðə ɡɪˈtɑː/

   Use a guitar to make music; be able to perform songs on the guitar.

   “He can play the guitar and sing at the same time.”

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   read bookscollocation/riːd bʊks/

   to read printed or digital books

   “I like to read books before bed to relax.”

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   go hikingcollocation/ɡəʊ ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

   Walk long distances outdoors on trails, usually in countryside or mountains for exercise or pleasure.

   “We often go hiking in the nearby hills at the weekend.”

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   go swimmingcollocation/ɡəʊ ˈswɪmɪŋ/

   to go into water to swim, usually as a leisure activity

   “During summer we often go swimming at the local pool.”

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   go campingcollocation/ɡəʊ ˈkæmpɪŋ/

   Stay overnight outdoors in a tent or shelter as a recreational activity.

   “We went camping by the lake and cooked on a campfire.”

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   play sportscollocation/pleɪ spɔːrts/

   to take part in sporting activities or games

   “On weekends I like to play sports with my friends.”

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   take photoscollocation/teɪk ˈfəʊtəʊz/

   to photograph things or people, usually with a camera or phone

   “When I travel I always take photos to remember the places.”

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   go to the gymcollocation/ɡəʊ tə ðə dʒɪm/

   to visit a gym in order to exercise

   “I usually go to the gym three times a week.”

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    take up a hobbycollocation/ˌteɪk ˈʌp ə ˈhɒbi/

    Start a new pastime or activity and continue doing it regularly.

    “During lockdown many people took up a hobby like baking or drawing.”

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    go to concertscollocation/ɡəʊ tə ˈkɒnsəts/

    to attend live music performances

    “I often go to concerts when my favourite bands come to town.”

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    visit museumscollocation/ˈvɪzɪt mjuːˈzɪəmz/

    Go to museums to look at exhibits and learn about art, history, or science.

    “When I travel I always try to visit museums to learn about local history.”

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    hang out with friendscollocation/hæŋ aʊt wɪð frendz/

    to spend time relaxing or socializing with friends

    “On Saturday we usually hang out with friends at the café.”

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    listen to musiccollocation/ˈlɪsən tuː ˈmjuːzɪk/

    to hear music for enjoyment

    “I listen to music while I study because it helps me concentrate.”

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    play video gamescollocation/pleɪ ˈvɪdiəʊ ɡeɪmz/

    to spend time playing electronic games on a console, computer, or phone

    “I usually play video games for about an hour after dinner.”

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    go for a walkcollocation/ɡəʊ fɔːr ə wɔːk/

    to walk somewhere for enjoyment or exercise

    “When the weather is nice we often go for a walk in the park.”

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    join a clubcollocation/dʒɔɪn ə klʌb/

    to become a member of a club or organized group

    “After starting university, I joined a photography club to meet people.”

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    watch moviescollocation/wɒtʃ ˈmuːviːz/

    to view films for entertainment

    “We like to watch movies together on Friday nights.”

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    go shoppingcollocation/ɡəʊ ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

    to go out to buy things, for example clothes or groceries

    “We usually go shopping on Saturdays because the shops are open longer.”

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    do volunteer workcollocation/duː ˌvɒlənˈtɪə wɜːk/

    to do unpaid work to help people or the community

    “During the summer I did volunteer work at a local hospital.”