Hobbies & Leisure Vocabulary

Express your interests and free time activities in English

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Learn Hobbies & Leisure Vocabulary

Master vocabulary for hobbies, sports, arts, music, and leisure activities. Talk confidently about your interests and free time in English.

Painting
/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/
The activity of creating pictures using paint and brushes
"I enjoy painting landscapes in my free time."
Soccer / Football
/ˈsɑː.kər/ /ˈfʊt.bɔːl/
A team sport played by kicking a ball into the opponent's goal
"I play soccer every Saturday with my friends."
Playing Guitar
/ɡɪˈtɑːr/
A musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers
"I've been learning to play guitar for two years."
Hiking
/ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/
Walking long distances in nature, especially in mountains or forests
"We go hiking in the mountains every summer."
Reading
/ˈriː.dɪŋ/
The activity of looking at and understanding written words
"Reading is my favorite hobby before bed."
Photography
/fəˈtɑː.ɡrə.fi/
The art or practice of taking and processing photographs
"I'm passionate about wildlife photography."

Tips for Talking About Hobbies

Effective strategies to discuss your interests in English

Join Interest Groups

Participate in English-speaking hobby groups or clubs to practice vocabulary naturally while doing what you love.

Watch Tutorials

Follow English tutorials for your hobbies to learn specialized vocabulary and common phrases used by enthusiasts.

Create Interest Lists

Make vocabulary lists organized by hobby type. Include verbs, nouns, and descriptive words for each activity.

Share Your Passions

Practice describing your hobbies to others. Explain why you enjoy them and what you've learned from them.

Follow Online Communities

Join English forums, social media groups, or Reddit communities related to your interests to read and write about them.

Write About Activities

Keep a hobby journal in English. Document what you do, learn new words, and reflect on your experiences.

Common Hobby Phrases

Essential expressions for discussing interests and leisure

Talking About Interests

  • • "I'm interested in..."
  • • "I'm passionate about..."
  • • "I enjoy..."
  • • "My hobby is..."
  • • "In my free time, I like to..."

Frequency & Time

  • • "I do it every day/week"
  • • "I've been doing it for..."
  • • "Whenever I have time..."
  • • "I usually spend... hours"
  • • "I started... years ago"

Describing Skills

  • • "I'm good at..."
  • • "I'm still learning..."
  • • "I'm a beginner at..."
  • • "I'm quite experienced in..."
  • • "I've mastered..."

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