My hobbies. Free time activities.
Free time activities
to laze around – бездельничать
to waste something – тратить впустую
to surf the Net/the channels – «бродить» по сети/ТВ каналам
a blog – блог(сетевой журнал, дневник событий)
read blogs – читать блоги
to Instagram – вести блог в Инстаграме
to post comments – размещать комментарии
go to the gym – ходить в спортзал
clean the flat – прибирать квартиру
hang out with friends – «тусоваться» с друзьями
visit relatives – посещать родственников
do the e-mails – отвечать на сообщения
go to the cinema – ходить в кино
read books – читать книги
go through my collection of something – просматривать коллекцию
shop for something – ходить по магазинам
talk on the cell phone – болтать по телефону
go camping – ходить в поход
go fishing – ходить на рыбалку
go for a bike ride – ездить на прогулку на велосипеде
go for a walk - гулять
go out for dinner – ходить куда-то на обед
go to a concert – ходить на концерт
go to a party – ходить на вечеринку
go to the beach – ходить на пляж
go to the park – ходить в парк
listen to music – слушать музыку
play computer games – играть в комп. игры
play sport – заниматься спортом
visit a museum – ходить в музей
visit an art gallery - ходить в галерею
visit friends - ходить в гости к друзьям
watch a movie – смотреть фильм
watch a sporting match – смотреть спортивный матч
watch sport on TV – смотреть спорт по тв
watch TV – смотреть ТВ
spend time with family – проводить время с семьей
play a musical instrument – играть на муз. инструменте
write poems(short stories, letters, novels…) – писать стихи(короткие рассказы, письма,романы…)
cook (tasty food) – готовить(вкусную еду)
study (English, French…) – изучать что-то
take a dog for a walk – гулять с собакой
stay with little brother/sister – нянчиться с младшим братом/сестрой
I’m fond of …
I’m keen on …
I get pleasure from…
I’m crazy about…
It’s relaxing.
It’s a change from…
It’s amusing.
It’s a waste of time.
Task 2. You are going to give a talk about your hobbies.
Remember to say:
- what you do in your free time;
- why you like your hobby;
- what interesting/useful things you can learn from your hobby.
1) I’m going to tell you about my hobbies.
I study at school and I don’t have much free time. But I still have some things I like doing, for example, reading books, watching films on the Internet, writing my blog about everything important for me, writing short stories and dancing.
I like writing short stories because it helps me to express myself. I’m fond of dancing because it’s beautiful and it helps me to keep fit. I’m crazy about reading books as it’s very interesting for me.
My hobbies are very useful. Dancing helps me to find new friends and to become less shy. With the help of reading I get new ideas for my short stories and reviews in my blog. Reading makes me literate and I have no problems with Russian language.
Hobbies help people to develop themselves.
That’s all I wanted to tell.
2) I’m going to tell you about my hobbies.
In my free time I like relaxing and creative activities. That’s why my hobby is handwork. I like knitting, embroidery, kanzashi (a kind of handwork that has come from Japan) and making toys.
I like these things because I can express myself in handwork. I have no examples to follow and I use my imagination. I like shopping for the things I need. There is a wonderful atmosphere in handwork shops. The things that I make are unique and beautiful.
My hobby helps me to find new friends all over the world as I get some ideas from blogs. I can learn different ways of handwork and become more creative. Besides, I can sell some of my works or give unusual presents to my friends and relatives.
That’s all I wanted to tell.