Hobbies & Leisure Activities
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Work or Studies
- Do you work or are you a student?
- How much free time do you have each week?
- Is it important to have hobbies outside of work/studies?
- Topic: Hobbies
- What hobbies did you have as a child?
- What hobbies do you have now?
- Is there a hobby you would like to take up in the future?
- Topic: Leisure Time
- What do you usually do in your free time?
- Do you prefer indoor or outdoor leisure activities?
- How do you balance work/studies with leisure activities?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a hobby you enjoy doing with other people.
You should say:
- What the hobby is
- Who you do it with
- Where you usually do it
and explain why you enjoy sharing this hobby with others.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Why are hobbies important for people’s well-being?
- How have leisure activities changed over the past few decades?
- What are the benefits of group hobbies compared to individual ones?
- Why do some people struggle to find time for hobbies?
- Do you think modern technology has created new types of hobbies?