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Talking about hobbies in English (beginner)
Beginner English for talking about hobbies. Key line: “What do you do for fun?”
Full script
Lin
Hey, what do you do for fun?
Them
I play guitar and draw a little.
Lin
Cool. I sing, but my cat runs away.
Them
Then your cat is very honest.
Lin
Yes. I also cook noodles on weekends.
Them
Nice. I cook too, but badly.
Lin
Great, we can share bad food.
Them
Deal. Your cat can judge the winner.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask about hobbies
✓ What do you do for fun?Ask about hobbies
Natural opener, not only about sports
Say a hobby
✓ I play guitar.Say you play guitar
With instruments, say play + name
Add more
✓ I also cook noodles.Add another hobby
also often goes before the verb
Join the joke
✓ We can share bad food.Joke about your bad cooking
Good for light, fun chats
Quick answers
Ask about hobbies: what to say in English
Say “What do you do for fun?” — ask about hobbies. Natural opener, not only about sports.
Say a hobby: what to say in English
Say “I play guitar.” — say you play guitar. With instruments, say play + name.
Add more: what to say in English
Say “I also cook noodles.” — add another hobby. also often goes before the verb.
Join the joke: what to say in English
Say “We can share bad food.” — joke about your bad cooking. Good for light, fun chats.