sports and hobbies
Overview
In this lesson, you learned essential vocabulary for talking about sports and hobbies, including which verbs to use with different activities (play/go/do). You also learned how to use frequency words and time expressions to describe when and how often you do your favorite activities. Practice using these words to talk about your own interests and ask others about theirs.
Introduction
Sports and hobbies are activities we do in our free time for fun and relaxation. Talking about what you like to do helps you make friends and have interesting conversations. In this lesson, you will learn useful words and phrases to describe your favorite activities.
Key Concepts
Common Sports Vocabulary: football, basketball, swimming, running, cycling, tennis, yoga, skiing
Hobby Words: reading, cooking, painting, drawing, photography, gardening, playing music, dancing
Useful Verbs: play (for team sports and games), go (for activities ending in -ing), do (for individual activities)
- Play: football, tennis, chess, the guitar
- Go: swimming, cycling, running, shopping
- Do: yoga, karate, gymnastics, exercise
Frequency Words: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
Time Expressions: on weekends, every day, twice a week, in the evening, after work
Examples and Usage
**Example 1:** "I play football every Saturday with my friends." - Use 'play' with team sports and games. **Example 2:** "She goes swimming twice a week at the local pool." - Use 'go' + activity ending in -ing. **Example 3:** "My brother does yoga in the morning before work." - Use 'do' with indiv...
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Key Concepts
- Use 'play' with team sports and musical instruments
- Use 'go' with activities ending in -ing
- Use 'do' with individual sports like yoga and martial arts
- Frequency words go before main verbs but after 'be'
Exam Tips
- →Learn verb + noun collocations together (play football, NOT do football)
- →Practice describing your routine using frequency words and time expressions
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