Podcast Episode 8: Talking About Hobbies and Free Time
Hello and welcome to Episode 8 of English Boost!
In today’s episode, we will learn how to talk about hobbies and free time activities in English.
Hobbies help you connect with people and share what you enjoy.
Let’s start!
🎨 Part 1: Hobbies Vocabulary
🎙️ Repeat after me:
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Reading
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Listening to music
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Watching movies
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Playing video games
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Cooking
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Playing sports
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Painting
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Gardening
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Hiking
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Swimming
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Dancing
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Traveling
🎙️ Example Sentences:
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I like reading books.
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She enjoys cooking in her free time.
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They go hiking every weekend.
⏰ Part 2: Talking About Your Free Time
🎙️ Useful phrases:
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In my free time, I...
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I usually...
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On the weekend, I...
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After work, I...
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I like to...
🎙️ Examples:
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In my free time, I listen to music.
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On Sundays, I play football with friends.
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I like to travel when I have time.
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After school, I relax and watch TV.
❓ Part 3: Asking About Hobbies
🎙️ Common Questions:
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What do you like to do in your free time?
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Do you have any hobbies?
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What are your favorite activities?
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Do you like playing sports?
🎙️ Sample Conversation:
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A: What do you do in your free time?
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B: I like painting and listening to music.
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A: That’s cool! I also enjoy painting.
💬 Part 4: Expressing Likes and Dislikes
🎙️ Useful Phrases:
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I love...
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I like...
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I enjoy...
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I don’t like...
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I hate...
🎙️ Examples:
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I love traveling to new places.
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I enjoy watching movies.
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I don’t like video games.
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I hate staying at home all day.
🎙️ Tip: Use gerunds (verb + ing) after like/love/enjoy.
Example:
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I like reading.
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She enjoys cooking.
🗣️ Part 5: Dialogue Practice
🎙️ Dialogue – Talking About Free Time:
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A: What do you usually do on the weekend?
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B: I go swimming or visit my friends.
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A: That sounds fun! I usually play video games.
🎙️ Dialogue – Asking About Hobbies:
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A: Do you have any hobbies?
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B: Yes, I like cooking and gardening.
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A: Nice! I love cooking too.
📝 Bonus Vocabulary List
| Activity | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| Listening to music | I listen to music every evening. |
| Playing sports | He plays football after school. |
| Watching movies | We watch movies on weekends. |
| Traveling | I love traveling to different countries. |
| Dancing | She enjoys dancing in parties. |
✅ Quick Review
Today, you learned how to:
✅ Name common hobbies and activities
✅ Talk about what you do in your free time
✅ Ask others about their hobbies
✅ Express likes and dislikes using simple English
Talking about hobbies is a great way to make new friends and start conversations.
🎵 Outro Music [fade in]
HOST:
Thanks for joining Episode 8 of English Boost!
In the next episode, we’ll learn how to talk about your daily routine and habits — another important part of everyday English.
Keep learning, keep practicing, and see you next time!
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