Speaking - A Personal Introduction (Hobbies, Likes, and Dislikes)

VOCABULARY

1. Hobbies and Free Time Activities

• Reading
• Watching movies/TV shows
• Playing video games
• Playing sports (soccer, basketball, tennis, etc.)
• Listening to music
• Singing
• Dancing
• Cooking
• Drawing/painting
• Hiking/camping
• Traveling

2. Expressing Likes and Dislikes

• Likes:
• I am a fan of... → I am a fan of rock music.
• I am interested in... → I am interested in photography.
• I prefer (noun/verb + -ing) to (noun/verb + -ing). → I prefer coffee to tea.
• My favorite (sport/food/activity) is... → My favorite sport is soccer.
• I like/love/enjoy (+ verb + -ing/noun) → I love swimming. / I enjoy reading books.

• Dislikes:
• I don’t like/hate/can’t stand (+ verb + -ing/noun) → I don’t like running. / I hate cold weather.
• I am not a fan of... → I am not a fan of horror movies.

 

KEY QUESTIONS

1. Introducing Yourself

• What’s your name?

• My name is...

• How old are you?

• I am ___ years old.

• Where are you from?

• I am from (city/country).

2. Talking About Hobbies

• What do you do in your free time?

• In my free time, I like to...

• What are your hobbies?

• My hobbies are...

• How often do you (play sports/watch movies/etc.)?

• I (play/watch/read) every day/once a week/sometimes.

3. Likes and Dislikes

• What do you like to do on the weekend?

• On the weekend, I like to...

• Do you like (watching movies)? Why or why not?

• Yes, I do because... / No, I don’t because...

• What is your favorite hobby? Why?

• My favorite hobby is... because...

• Do you prefer (reading books) or (watching TV)?

• I prefer... because...

• Is there any hobby you don’t like? Why?

• I don’t like... because...

 

ACTIVITY

Talk about your own hobbies. Then, talk about someone else's hobbies. 

Answer the following questions in a smooth, connected presentation.

• What’s your name and where are you from?
• What do you like to do in your free time?
• What’s your favorite hobby?
• What’s something you don’t like doing? Why?
• Do you prefer listening to music or watching movies?
• How often do you do your favorite hobby?