Free time & Hobbies

20 words

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   musicnoun/ˈmjuːzɪk/

   sounds organized in a way that is pleasant or expressive; songs, melodies, or instrumental pieces

   “When I study I prefer listening to soft music.”

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   hobbynoun/ˈhɒbi/

   an activity done regularly in free time for pleasure

   “I took up painting as a hobby last year.”

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   watchverb/wɒtʃ/

   to look at or observe something attentively, especially a programme, film, or event

   “I like to watch documentaries on Sundays.”

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   interestnoun/ˈɪntrəst/

   a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something; a subject that attracts someone's attention

   “I have an interest in environmental issues.”

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   leisurenoun/ˈleʒə/

   free time available for enjoyment or rest

   “She prefers to read during her leisure.”

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   relaxverb/rɪˈlæks/

   to become or make someone less tense or anxious; to rest

   “I like to relax by listening to music after school.”

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   pastimenoun/ˈpɑːstaɪm/

   an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment, especially to pass the time

   “Reading is my favourite pastime.”

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   travelv./n./ˈtrævəl/

   To go from one place to another, especially to different countries, often for pleasure or business.

   “I love to travel because it allows me to experience different cultures.”

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   recreationnoun/ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/

   activities done for enjoyment when one is not working; organised leisure

   “The city council invests in recreation facilities for young people.”

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    exercisenoun / verb/ˈeksəsaɪz/

    physical activity done to stay healthy or strengthen the body

    “I do some exercise every morning to keep fit.”

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    readingn./ˈriːdɪŋ/

    The activity of looking at and understanding written material such as books or articles.

    “In my free time I enjoy reading novels because it helps me relax and forget about school.”

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    cookingn./ˈkʊkɪŋ/

    The activity of preparing food by heating it; making meals.

    “I took a short course on cooking so I could make healthier meals at home.”

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    sportsnoun (plural)/spɔːts/

    physical games or competitive activities such as football, tennis and basketball

    “My brother follows several sports on TV every weekend.”

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    photographynoun/fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

    the art or practice of taking and processing photographs

    “She studied photography at college.”

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    dancingn./ˈdænsɪŋ/

    The activity of moving rhythmically to music, usually in a social or performance setting.

    “We went out dancing on Saturday night and had a great time.”

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    swimmingn./ˈswɪmɪŋ/

    The activity of moving through water by using the arms and legs.

    “I do swimming three times a week to keep fit.”

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    gardeningn./ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ/

    The activity of growing and caring for plants in a garden.

    “Gardening helps me relax after a busy week and I enjoy growing herbs on my balcony.”

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    hikingnoun / gerund/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

    walking long distances in the countryside or mountains as a leisure activity

    “We went hiking in the national park last weekend.”

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    collectinggerund / noun/kəˈlektɪŋ/

    the hobby of gathering and keeping objects such as stamps or coins

    “Collecting stamps has been a family tradition.”

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    craftsnoun (plural)/krɑːfts/

    handmade objects or activities of making decorative items by hand

    “Children enjoyed making crafts during the workshop.”