Hobbies / Free time activities

Spending free time (Hobbies and interests)

WARM-UP

• Which of the activities are you really good at?
• Which have you tried to do, but aren`t good at?
• Which have you never tried?

Candle making

POTTERY

Kayaking

Archery

Knitting

Scrapbooking

Embroidery

Crocheting

Beading

Whittling

Felting

Match the words with their definitions.

1. whittling

2. scrapbooking

3. embroidery

7. crocheting

8. archery

9. knitting

4. pottery

5. beading

6. candle making

10. kayaking

11. felting

a. creating personalized albums or books by arranging photographs, memorabilia, and decorations in a creative way.

b. the art of shaping clay into objects like bowls, vases, or sculptures, which are then fired in a kiln to harden.

c. a craft that uses two needles to create fabric by interlocking loops of yarn.

d. decorating fabric with needlework, often using colored threads to create intricate patterns or designs.

e. the art of stringing beads together to create jewelry, accessories, or decorative items.

f. the process of creating candles by melting wax and adding fragrance or color before allowing it to harden.

g. the sport or skill of shooting arrows from a bow at a target for accuracy.

h. carving wood into shapes or designs using a knife or blade.

i. a method of creating fabric using yarn and a hooked needle to make loops and interlocking stitches.

j. a technique that involves matting fibers together using heat, moisture, and pressure to create a dense fabric.

k. the activity of paddling a small boat called a kayak on water, often for recreation or sport.

Complete the sentences using target vocabulary.

1. I want to learn __________ so I can create unique gifts for my friends.

2. My grandmother enjoys _________ intricate blankets for our family members.

3. _________ is a popular hobby that allows you to make beautiful jewelry.

4. _________ involves using wool to create soft, cozy items like hats and scarves.

5. _________ requires patience and practice to master different patterns and designs.

6. He spends his free time __________ small figurines out of blocks of wood.

7. _________ is a skill that allows you to decorate fabrics with colorful thread.

8. _________ classes teach students how to mold clay into various shapes and forms.

9. _________ requires focus and precision to hit the target consistently.

10. She preserves her memories by _________ photos from special occasions.

11. ________ on the calm lake is a relaxing way to spend a sunny afternoon.

Create 10 questions about personal interests. Interview your partner, then make a suggestion what hobby would suit him/her. Present the results.

Write true sentences about your free time using these sentence starters.

• The thing I most love to do at the weekend…
• The thing I love most about…
• What I find difficult…
• What was great about…
• The only thing I didn’t like about…
• What I’d like to do
• What puts me off … -ing is …

Work with your partner. Take turns to be student A or B.

Student A : You want student B to do one of the activities that we`ve discussed today. Ask them if they fancy doing the activity and persuade them why they should.

Student B : You aren’t sure you want to try the activity suggested by Student A. Give reasons.

Homework

Make a presentation on the following topic:

“ An unusual hobby” / “Hobby I want to try”

Answers

• Correct matches:
• 1. h
• 2. a
• 3. d
• 4. b
• 5. e
• 6. f
• 7. i
• 8. g
• 9. c
• 10. k
• 11. j

1. I want to learn candle making so I can create unique gifts for my friends.

2. My grandmother enjoys crocheting intricate blankets for our family members.

3. Beading is a popular hobby that allows you to make beautiful jewelry.

4. Felting involves using wool to create soft, cozy items like hats and scarves.

5. Knitting requires patience and practice to master different patterns and designs.

6. He spends his free time whittling small figurines out of blocks of wood.

7. Embroidery is a skill that allows you to decorate fabrics with colorful thread.

8. Pottery classes teach students how to mold clay into various shapes and forms.

9. Archery requires focus and precision to hit the target consistently.

10. She preserves her memories by scrapbooking photos from special occasions.

11. Kayaking on the calm lake is a relaxing way to spend a sunny afternoon.