Words About Hobbies and Personal Interests

It's important to know words related to hobbies and personal interests so you can express yourself and have fun conversations. Let's look at some common themes you might use every day.

Common Hobbies

1. Sports:

   • Football: “I play football every Saturday.”
   • Swimming: “Swimming is my favorite way to relax.”

2. Arts and Crafts:

   • Painting: “I enjoy painting landscapes.”
   • Knitting: “She knits scarves during the winter.”

3. Music:

   • Playing an instrument: “He plays the guitar in a band.”
   • Singing: “They love singing in the choir.”

4. Reading and Writing:

   • Books: “I read novels every night.”
   • Poetry: “She writes poetry in her free time.”

Common Expressions

• I like...: "I like cooking on weekends."
• I enjoy...: "I enjoy hiking in the mountains."
• I prefer...: "I prefer watching documentaries to movies."

Grammar Rules

• Use the word "like" followed by the action (e.g., I like swimming).
• You can use "enjoy" in the same way, and it can also be followed by an action ending in -ing (e.g., I enjoy reading).
• To compare what you like best, say "prefer" followed by "to" (e.g., I prefer tea to coffee).

Sample Sentences

• "My sister enjoys gardening on sunny days."
• "Do you prefer playing video games or board games?"

By using these words and phrases, you can easily talk about your hobbies and interests with others.