Practice Talking About Hobbies in 英語
Hobbies are the scenario where 英語 learners often shine — you already know your interests, so the conversation is just about translating them. This scenario rehearses the verbs for the most common hobbies (sports, music, reading, cooking, gaming), how to express enthusiasm, and how to ask about someone else's interests. You'll learn the 英語 formula for 'I've been doing X for Y years' and the small-talk extensions that turn 'I like cycling' into a 5-minute conversation about your favourite routes.
Sample 英語 conversation
So, what do you like to do in your free time? Do you have any hobbies?
So, what do you like to do in your free time? Do you have any hobbies?I love reading! I try to read at least one book a month.
I love reading! I try to read at least one book a month.That's wonderful! What kind of books do you enjoy? Fiction, non-fiction, thrillers?
That's wonderful! What kind of books do you enjoy? Fiction, non-fiction, thrillers?Mostly fiction. I love a good mystery or fantasy novel.
Mostly fiction. I love a good mystery or fantasy novel.I just finished an amazing book. I should lend it to you! Do you use a library or buy your books?
I just finished an amazing book. I should lend it to you! Do you use a library or buy your books?I use the library mostly. It saves a lot of money!
I use the library mostly. It saves a lot of money!
学べること
- Describe your main hobbies with the right verbs
- Talk about how long you've been doing something
- Ask about someone else's hobbies and interests
- Express enthusiasm without sounding overdone
- Find common ground and suggest doing something together
よくある質問
Which 英語 verb do I use for 'to play' a sport vs an instrument?
英語 often uses different verbs for 'play sports' vs 'play instruments'. The scenario distinguishes them clearly.
How do I say 'I've been doing X for 3 years' in 英語?
There's a specific construction — included in the scenario — that doesn't translate word-for-word from English.
What's a polite way to say I don't like someone's hobby in 英語?
'It's not really my thing' is the universal soft answer. The 英語 equivalent is in the vocabulary list.
How do I suggest doing a hobby together in 英語?
Use the future or conditional — 'We could go cycling together sometime' — which doesn't commit but opens the door. The scenario teaches the phrasing.