Lesson 8 Title: Hobbies and Free Time
Subtitle: Lesson 8
Presented by: Fatima
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Today, we are going to learn about hobbies and free time activities.
We will learn new vocabulary, practice talking about what we do in our free time, and use the simple present tense to describe our hobbies.

Let's get started!

• Learn vocabulary related to hobbies and free time activities.
• Practice discussing what you like to do in your free time.
• Use the simple present tense to talk about hobbies.

Let’s start by learning some common words that describe different hobbies and activities you might enjoy in your free time.

Reading:
I like reading books.

Watching TV:
She enjoys watching TV.

Playing sports:
They like playing sports.

Cooking:
He enjoys cooking.

Listening to music:
We love listening to music.

Drawing:
I enjoy drawing.

Gardening:
She likes gardening.

Traveling:
They love traveling.

Cycling:
He enjoys cycling.

Exercise:
Match the hobby with the correct image:

Now, let’s practice talking about what we do in our free time.
You can use these questions and answers to discuss your hobbies.

What do you like to do in your free time?

◦ I like reading.
◦ I enjoy cooking.
◦ I love playing football.

Do you have any hobbies?

Yes, I like listening to music.
No, I don’t have any hobbies.

Exercise:
Pair up with a classmate and ask each other about your free time activities.





Pair Practice:

When we talk about our hobbies, we use the simple present tense.
This tense is used for things we do regularly.


Examples:
◦ I play football every weekend.
◦ He likes painting.
◦ They watch TV in the evening.

Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb:

1. She ___ (enjoy) playing tennis.
2. I ___ (like) reading books.
3. They ___ (watch) TV every night.

Now, let’s practice describing our hobbies using the simple present tense.
You can talk about what you like to do and how often you do it.

◦ I enjoy listening to music.
◦ I listen to music every day.

◦ She likes painting.
◦ She paints every weekend.

◦ They love traveling.
◦ They travel twice a year.

Exercise:
Write a few sentences about your hobbies using the simple present tense. Share your sentences with a partner or the class.

Examples:
◦ I like playing basketball.
◦ I play every Saturday.

◦ He enjoys cooking.
◦ He cooks dinner every night.

Let’s do a hobbies survey.
You will ask your classmates about their hobbies and how often they do them.
Use the simple present tense in your questions and answers.

Questions:
What do you like to do in your free time?
How often do you play sports?
Do you enjoy reading?

Example Dialogue:





Exercise:
Interview three classmates about their hobbies.
Write down their answers and share them with the class.

Examples:
◦ John likes playing football.
◦ He plays every Sunday.

◦ Anna enjoys drawing.
◦ She draws every day.

Let’s listen to a short conversation about hobbies.
Listen carefully and answer the questions after.

Play Audio

Exercise:
Answer the following questions based on the listening:

1. What hobby does the person enjoy?
2. How often does the person read?

Let’s review what we learned today and do some practice exercises.

Complete the sentences with the correct verb:

1. I ___ (love) playing video games.
2. She ___ (like) cooking.
3. We ___ (enjoy) watching movies.

Great job today!
For homework, please write a short paragraph about your favorite hobby. Explain what you do, how often you do it, and why you enjoy it.
Practice reading it aloud

Example:
My favorite hobby is playing the guitar. I play every evening after work. I enjoy it because it helps me relax.

We will continue learning more in our next class.
Goodbye!