Free time & Hobbies

20 words

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   spend time outdoorsverb phrase/spɛnd taɪm ˈaʊtˌdɔːz/

   to be outside in natural surroundings for leisure or relaxation

   “On weekends we like to spend time outdoors, especially in nearby parks.”

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   go to the theatreverb phrase/ɡəʊ tuː ðə ˈθɪə.tə/

   to attend a live stage play or theatrical performance

   “We usually go to the theatre once a month to see new plays.”

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   keep fitcollocation/kiːp fɪt/

   stay healthy and in good physical condition by exercising regularly

   “She goes running every morning to keep fit.”

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   practice meditationverb phrase/ˈpræk.tɪs ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

   to regularly perform meditation exercises to relax or increase mindfulness

   “Many students practice meditation before exams to calm their nerves.”

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   do a workoutcollocation/duː ə ˈwɜːkaʊt/

   perform a session of physical exercise (at the gym or at home) to improve fitness

   “I usually do a workout after work to relieve stress.”

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   try a new restaurantverb phrase/traɪ ə njuː ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

   to eat at a restaurant that one has not tried before

   “When friends visit, I enjoy trying a new restaurant so we can taste different cuisines.”

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   go on a road tripcollocation/ɡəʊ ɒn ə rəʊd trɪp/

   travel a long distance by car across different places, usually for several days

   “Last summer we went on a road trip along the coast.”

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   keep a journalverb phrase/kiːp ə ˈdʒɜːnəl/

   to regularly write personal thoughts, experiences, or records in a notebook

   “To track my progress, I keep a journal and write a short entry every evening.”

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   take part in a competitioncollocation

   to join and participate in an organised contest or competition

   “She plans to take part in a competition for young pianists next month.”

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    go to a sports eventcollocation/ɡəʊ tuː ə spɔːts ɪˈvent/

    attend a sporting match or competition in person at a stadium or arena

    “We often go to a sports event at the local stadium.”

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    go to the beachcollocation/ɡəʊ tə ðə biːtʃ/

    to visit the seaside area with sand and sea for swimming, sunbathing or relaxing

    “We usually go to the beach at weekends when the weather is warm.”

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    learn to play the pianoverb phrase/lɜːn tə pleɪ ðə ˈpɪə.nəʊ/

    to acquire the skill of playing the piano

    “I’m planning to learn to play the piano next year.”

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    take a pottery classverb phrase/teɪk ə ˈpɒt(ə)ri klɑːs/

    to enrol in lessons where you learn how to make pottery

    “After a friend recommended it, I decided to take a pottery class on Saturdays.”

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    take up photographyverb phrase/ˈteɪk ʌp fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

    to start doing photography regularly as a hobby or pastime

    “After retiring she decided to take up photography to document her travels.”

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    visit an art gallerycollocation/ˈvɪzɪt ən ɑːt ˈɡæl.əri/

    go to a place that shows artworks (paintings, sculpture) to look at exhibitions

    “When I was in the city I visited an art gallery to see a new modern art exhibition.”

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    attend a music festivalverb phrase/əˈtɛnd ə ˈmjuːzɪk ˈfɛstɪvəl/

    to go to a live music event, often outdoors, featuring several performers

    “We attended a music festival in the summer and saw six bands perform.”

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    watch documentariesverb phrase/wɒtʃ ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntriːz/

    to view documentary films, usually for information or learning

    “I often watch documentaries about nature on weekend evenings.”

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    do arts and craftsverb phrase/duː ɑːrts ənd kræfts/

    to make handmade creative items, usually as a hobby or pastime

    “On rainy afternoons I like to do arts and crafts with my kids.”

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    have a night outcollocation/hæv ə naɪt aʊt/

    go out in the evening for entertainment, such as dinner, drinks or dancing

    “On Friday we had a night out to celebrate her promotion.”

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    join a community groupverb phrase/dʒɔɪn ə kəˈmjuːnɪti ɡruːp/

    to become a member of a local group that organises social, cultural or voluntary activities

    “After moving to the town she joined a community group to meet neighbours.”