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? |