SpeakOut Pre-Intermediate BBC Interviews. Unit 3. Time Out | Eng Subs

Summary

The transcript showcases various people sharing their favorite activities in their free time, including playing music, going to concerts, staying active through sports and running, and spending time with friends and family. Some enjoy cultural experiences like theater and galleries, while others have hobbies like reading crime novels, jazz, creative writing, and studying languages. The conversation also touches on upcoming weekend plans, from camping trips and running a marathon to relaxing or socializing with friends at gatherings and birthday parties. The diversity of hobbies highlights the different ways people unwind and enjoy their leisure time.

Takeaways

• 😀 People have various interests in their free time, such as playing music and going to concerts.
• 😀 Many enjoy staying active by participating in sports or exercising regularly.
• 😀 Some people like to spend time with friends, whether at home or at social events like theater plays and concerts.
• 😀 For some, reading is a favored pastime, especially genres like crime novels.
• 😀 Many individuals try to balance work and fitness by running or engaging in other physical activities in their free time.
• 😀 Parents often have limited free time but still prioritize socializing and cultural activities like visiting galleries and theaters.
• 😀 Socializing often includes eating and drinking, either at restaurants or by hosting friends at home.
• 😀 Some people enjoy listening to jazz music, whether at home with friends or at jazz clubs.
• 😀 Many individuals also enjoy creative activities, such as studying painting, learning languages, and writing.
• 😀 Weekend plans vary widely, from attending events like marathons and birthday parties to relaxing and spending time with family and friends.

Q & A

What are some of the activities the speaker enjoys in their free time?

The speaker enjoys playing music, going to concerts, keeping fit, doing sports, seeing friends, going to the theater, reading crime novels, and going running.

What specific event is the speaker attending this weekend?

The speaker is going to a bar in North London to see their friend's band perform.

What types of activities does the speaker enjoy related to fitness?

The speaker enjoys staying active by doing various sports, going running, and exercising during their free time.

What does the speaker like to do in their free time to relax?

The speaker likes to read books, study various subjects, and sometimes just relax by watching films or doing nothing.

How does the speaker manage their free time given they have two small children?

Although they have limited free time, the speaker enjoys seeing friends, visiting galleries, going to the theater, and dining out or hosting gatherings.

What is one of the speaker's favorite hobbies involving music?

The speaker enjoys listening to jazz, often hosting friends for jazz sessions or going to jazz clubs.

What kind of creative activities does the speaker pursue?

The speaker is studying oil painting, different languages, and also enjoys playing the guitar, creative writing, and watching films.

What is the speaker's weekend plan involving their child's activities?

The speaker plans to take their son to play football, as he is a part of a local football team.

What are the plans for the speaker's weekend involving social events?

The speaker plans to attend a birthday party on Saturday and a barbecue on Sunday, as well as hosting friends at their house.

What charity event is the speaker participating in this weekend?

The speaker is running a half marathon at the Robin Hood Festival in Nottingham to raise money for charity.