Free time & Hobbies

20 words

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   watch TVverb phrase/wɒtʃ ˌtiːˈviː/

   to look at programmes on a television for entertainment or relaxation

   “I usually watch TV for an hour after dinner to relax.”

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   browse the internetcollocation/braʊz ðə ˈɪntəˌnɛt/

   to look through websites casually on the internet, often without a specific goal

   “I like to browse the internet for recipes when I have free time.”

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   go for a runverb phrase/ɡəʊ fɔːr ə rʌn/

   to go outside and run as exercise or to relax

   “I try to go for a run every morning before school.”

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   go fishingcollocation/ɡəʊ ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

   to spend time catching fish as a leisure activity

   “Last summer we went to my uncle's lake to go fishing every morning.”

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   learn to cookverb phrase/lɜːn tuː kʊk/

   to acquire the skill of preparing food by practicing and studying recipes

   “During lockdown I decided to learn to cook because I had more time.”

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   go cyclingverb phrase/ɡəʊ ˈsaɪklɪŋ/

   to ride a bicycle for exercise or pleasure

   “We often go cycling along the river on weekends.”

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   go to a cafécollocation/ɡəʊ tuː ə ˈkæfeɪ/

   to visit a café to drink coffee, meet people or relax

   “We often go to a café to study together.”

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   have a picniccollocation/hæv ə ˈpɪknɪk/

   to eat a meal outdoors as a leisure activity, usually with a blanket and packed food

   “We packed sandwiches and went to the park to have a picnic.”

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   practice yogaverb phrase/ˈpræktɪs ˈjoʊɡə/

   to do yoga exercises regularly to improve physical and mental well‑being

   “I practice yoga twice a week to relieve back pain.”

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    take a painting classcollocation/teɪk ə ˈpeɪntɪŋ klɑːs/

    to enrol in and attend lessons where you learn painting techniques

    “She decided to take a painting class to improve her watercolour skills.”

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    attend a workshopverb phrase/əˈtend ə ˈwɜːkʃɒp/

    to go to a short, organised event where people learn practical skills or discuss a topic

    “I attended a writing workshop to improve my essay skills.”

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    play board gamescollocation/pleɪ bɔːd ɡeɪmz/

    to play tabletop games such as chess, Monopoly or Settlers with others for fun

    “On rainy afternoons we usually stay inside and play board games.”

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    have a barbecuecollocation/hæv ə ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/

    To hold or take part in an outdoor meal where food is grilled.

    “On Saturday we had a barbecue in my neighbour's garden.”

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    go to the cinemacollocation/ɡəʊ tə ðə ˈsɪnəmə/

    to visit a movie theatre to watch a film

    “On Saturday we usually go to the cinema if there's a new release.”

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    take a day tripcollocation/teɪk ə deɪ trɪp/

    To go on a short trip to another place and return the same day.

    “We decided to take a day trip to the nearby island.”

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    go sightseeingcollocation/ɡəʊ ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/

    to visit places of interest while traveling

    “When I travel, I like to go sightseeing on the first day to get a feel for the city.”

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    take a dance classcollocation/teɪk ə dæns klɑːs/

    to attend a lesson where you learn how to dance

    “I decided to take a dance class to improve my coordination.”

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    do gardeningcollocation/duː ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ/

    to work in a garden, growing and looking after plants

    “I relax by doing gardening on weekends.”

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    collect souvenirscollocation/kəˈlɛkt ˈsuːvənɪəz/

    to gather keepsakes or small items as mementos from places visited

    “She likes to collect souvenirs from every country she visits.”

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    try rock climbingcollocation/traɪ rɒk ˈklaɪmɪŋ/

    to attempt or experience climbing rocks or an artificial climbing wall

    “On holiday I wanted to try rock climbing even though I'm not very athletic.”