30 Phrases to Speak Fluently about Free Time and Hobbies in English

🕺 Learn phrases to confidently talk about your free time and hobbies.

⏰ Understand how to use different tenses when discussing hobbies.

🗣️ The secret to success in IELTS speaking is to speak natural, conversational English.

🔑 There are four main types of activities: indoor, outdoor, collecting things, and creative.

🌟 Indoor activities include playing games, reading, watching TV, and hanging out with friends.

🏞️ Outdoor activities consist of sports, gardening, traveling, and shopping.

👉 Both 'I like to do something' and 'I like doing something' express enjoyment or preference.

🌟 'I like to do something' can also imply a habit or choice.

💖 Phrases to express love for activities: 'I'm fond of', 'I'm into', 'I'm passionate about'.

🖌️ When a verb follows a preposition, use the gerund form (-ing).

😊 If you do something for fun or not too seriously, use 'I dabble in' or 'I play for fun'.

🎸 Instead of claiming expertise, use 'I'm just an aficionado' or 'I'm an amateur'.

🕑 Using adverbs of frequency to talk about hobbies: i often paint, i regularly paint.

⏰ Using more complex adverb phrases: i paint whenever i can, i don't paint as much as i would like.

🎨 Using different tenses to talk about starting a hobby: i recently took up painting, i decided to try my hand at painting.

Different tenses can be used to talk about hobbies.

The benefits of hobbies include relaxation, health, and socialization.

Templates for talking about hobby benefits: 'It helps me...' and 'I find that it helps me...'

🕺 Talking about free time activities and hobbies.

🗣️ Socializing with friends and meeting new people.

🌿 Getting close to nature and enjoying outdoor activities.

😌 Relaxing, fighting stress, and practicing self-care.

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🔁 Common mistake in IELTS speaking is using a verb instead of a noun to talk about hobbies and free time.

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