Here are some English phrases which will be useful when talking about your hobbies and interests.
Talking about things you like
| what do you like doing in your spare time? |
| I like … |
| watching TV |
| listening to music |
| walking |
| jogging |
| I quite like … |
| cooking |
| playing chess |
| yoga |
| I really like … |
| swimming |
| dancing |
| I love … |
| the theatre |
| the cinema |
| going out |
| clubbing |
| I enjoy travelling |
Talking about things you dislike
| I don't like … |
| pubs |
| noisy bars |
| nightclubs |
| I hate … |
| shopping |
| I can't stand … |
| football |
Other ways of discussing interests
| I'm interested in … |
| photography |
| history |
| languages |
| I read a lot |
| have you read any good books lately? |
| have you seen any good films recently? |
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Sport
| do you play any sports? |
| yes, I play … |
| football |
| tennis |
| golf |
| I'm a member of a gym |
| no, I'm not particularly sporty |
| I like watching football |
| which team do you support? |
| I support … |
| Manchester United |
| Chelsea |
| I'm not interested in football |
Music
| do you play any instruments? |
| yes, I play … |
| the guitar |
| yes, I've played the piano for … years |
| five |
| I'm learning to play … |
| the violin |
| I'm in a band |
| I sing in a choir |
| what sort of music do you like? |
| what sort of music do you listen to? |
| pop |
| rock |
| dance |
| classical |
| anything, really |
| lots of different stuff |
| have you got any favourite bands? |
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