Learn English - Asking About Hobbies, What do you do for fun?

Summary

In this episode of EnglishClass101.com's "English in Three Minutes," Alisha teaches viewers how to ask about hobbies in a natural way without using the word "hobbies." Instead of the textbook questions, she suggests asking, "What do you do for fun?" or "What do you do in your free time?" Viewers learn how to respond with phrases like, "I like to..." or "I like..." followed by their interests. Alisha emphasizes variations in expressing enthusiasm and offers a casual response for those without specific hobbies. This lesson helps learners engage in everyday conversations with native speakers.

Takeaways

• 😀 The series 'English in Three Minutes' aims to teach easy ways to ask and answer common questions in English.
• 😀 Native English speakers rarely use the word 'hobbies' when discussing leisure activities.
• 😀 A more natural way to ask about hobbies is, 'What do you do for fun?'
• 😀 Another way to inquire about hobbies is by asking, 'What do you do in your free time?'
• 😀 To respond about hobbies, start with 'I like to...' or 'I like...'.
• 😀 Examples of responses include 'I like to watch movies' or 'I like playing golf.'
• 😀 You can emphasize your enjoyment by adding 'really' (e.g., 'I really like watching movies').
• 😀 To downplay your interest, use phrases like 'kind of' (e.g., 'I kind of like playing tennis').
• 😀 If you don't have specific hobbies, you can say, 'I like hanging out with my friends, and stuff like that.'
• 😀 The next lesson will cover how to answer the question 'Where are you from?'

Q & A

What is the main focus of the lesson presented in the video?

The main focus of the lesson is to teach viewers how to ask about someone's hobbies in a more natural way without using the word 'hobbies'.

What is a more natural way to ask someone about their hobbies?

A more natural way to ask is, 'What do you do for fun?' or 'What do you do in your free time?'

How should one respond when asked about their hobbies?

One can respond by saying, 'I like to...' or 'I like...' followed by the activity they enjoy, such as 'I like to watch movies.'

What phrase can be added to emphasize how much you like an activity?

To emphasize how much you like an activity, you can add the word 'really' before 'like', for example, 'I really like watching movies.'

How can you downplay your interest in an activity?

You can downplay your interest by using the phrase 'kind of', such as saying 'I kind of like playing tennis.'

What should you say if you don’t have specific hobbies?

If you don’t have specific hobbies, you can say, 'I like hanging out with my friends, and stuff like that.'

What does Alisha suggest about the use of 'hobbies' in conversations?

Alisha suggests that native speakers rarely use the word 'hobbies' in conversation, opting for more casual expressions instead.

What other question is mentioned that viewers can expect in future lessons?

In future lessons, viewers can expect to learn how to answer the question, 'Where are you from?'

Why is it beneficial to learn different ways to ask about hobbies?

Learning different ways to ask about hobbies is beneficial for improving conversational skills and making interactions feel more natural.

What is the overall purpose of the 'English in Three Minutes' series?

The overall purpose of the 'English in Three Minutes' series is to provide quick and effective ways to learn English through practical questions and answers.