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Learn English with the Fernandez family as they start a new exciting life in England.
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Word List: Hobbies
- read, read, read [riːd]
(irregular verb) - Definition:
- to look at and interpret letters or other information that is written
- Example:
- Have you read this book?
- draw, drew, drawn [dɹɔː]
(irregular verb) - Definition:
- to produce a picture with pencil, crayon, chalk on paper, cardboard, ...
- Example:
- She drew a beautiful picture of a tree.
- paint [peɪnt]
(verb) - Definition:
- to create an image with a substance that is applied as a liquid or paste that adds colour to an object
- Example:
- Peter wants to paint the wall green.
- fish [ˈfɪʃ]
(verb) - Definition:
- to try to catch fish or to find something else in water
- Example:
- She went to the river to fish for trout.
- music [ˈmjuːzɪk]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- an instrumental or vocal sound organised in time
- Example:
- Many people like techno music a lot.
- listen to music
(Chunk) - Example:
- She always listens to music when she's at home.
- sing, sang, sung [sɪŋ]
(irregular verb) - Definition:
- to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice
- Example:
- I sing in the school choir.
- dance [dɑ:ns]
(verb) - Definition:
- to move your body to music
- Example:
- Julia often goes out to dance.
- instrument, instruments [ˈɪnstrʌmənt]
(noun) - Definition:
- a device used to produce music
- Example:
- The violinist was a master of her instrument.
- piano, pianos [piˈæ.noʊ̯]
(noun) - Definition:
- a keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black keys
- Example:
- They bought a new piano so that their daughter could start to learn how to play it.
- play the piano
(Chunk) - Example:
- He plays the piano very well.
- internet [ˈɪntəˌnɛt/]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol (IP), the World Wide Web
- Example:
- You can find all kinds of information on the internet nowadays.
- surf the internet
(Chunk) - Example:
- At work, she surfs the internet regularly to find specific information.
- play [pleɪ]
(verb) - Definition:
- an activity for amusement or an individual's performance in a sport or a game
- Example:
- The little boy loves to play with his toys.
- play on the computer
(Chunk) - Example:
- Our children are only allowed to play on the computer for 1 hour per day.
- play cards
(Chunk) - Example:
- When the family meet, they play cards together.
- game, games [ɡeɪm]
(noun) - Definition:
- a pursuit or activity with rules performed either alone or with others, for the purpose of entertainment
- Example:
- Shall we play a game?
- board game, board games [bɔː(r)d ɡeɪm]
(noun) - Definition:
- a game of strategy or chance played on a specially designed board; often involves two or more opponents moving pieces and using dice or cards
- Example:
- Chess is a popular board game.
- watch TV
(Chunk) - Example:
- In the evening he usually watches TV until he falls asleep.
- go to the cinema
(Chunk) - Example:
- Let's go to the cinema and watch the new Twilight!
- collection, collections [kəˈlekshən]
(noun) - Definition:
- a set of items or objects gathered together by a person
- Example:
- Michael has a large collection of records because he's been collecting for years.
- collect [kəˈlɛkt]
(verb) - Definition:
- to gather together similar items or items belonging to a particular theme, particularly for a hobby
- Example:
- Some people like to collect old records.
- collect stamps
(Chunk) - Example:
- He never stopped collecting stamps.
- collect coins
(Chunk) - Example:
- Instead of stamps she collects coins.
- photography [fəˈtägrəfi]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- the art and occupation of taking pictures with a camera
- Example:
- She is really into photography and takes pictures of everything.
- billards [ˈbilyərds]
(noun plural form) - Definition:
- the collective noun for games played on a tabletop, usually with several balls, one or more of which is hit by a cue
- Example:
- He's really good at billards!
- chess [ʧɛs]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- a two-player boardgame played with a board of eight rows of eight squares of alternating colours and 16 pieces for each player
- Example:
- How about a game of chess?
Read the following text. You can also listen to it. Then choose from the list below what Peter likes and what he doesn't like. Use the colour yellow for the things he likes and the colour orange for the things he doesn't like.
Peter has a new penpal. He introduces himself in his first e-mail. He writes:
"Hi Daniel. How are you? I'm fine. My name is Peter and I'm 16 years old. I come from London. In my free time, I do a lot of things. For example, I like playing the guitar and listening to music. I don't like reading though. I rather like playing games with my little brother and going outside. When I'm outside, I prefer riding my bike or playing football. Even though I like sports, I don't like playing volleyball or tennis. And I hate running! However, sometimes I like to go swimming. I also enjoy going to the city and meeting my friends. When I'm in the city, I can't stand sightseeing. What are your hobbies, Daniel? Do you like sports? Hope to hear from you soon! Take care, Peter."
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/private-life/leisure-time-activities/hobbies/
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