Archive for March, 2017

Talking about hobbies

March 10th, 2017 in English Learning

When we meet people we often ask about their likes and dislikes. Here are some general questions to ask. .

Asking for information

  • Do you have a hobby?
  • How do you spend your free time?
  • Is there anything that you would like to do in your free time?
  • What do you like doing in your free time?
  • Have you got a lot of friends?
  • What do you do on weekends?
  • Do you like to hang out with your friends?

Sports and games

  • Can you play tennis / football / cricket / etc.?
  • Do you like cricket/ football?
  • Are you good at tennis / cricket / football?
  • Do you practice tennis / cricket every day?
  • Do you enjoy playing tennis / badminton / hockey / etc.?
  • How long have you been playing tennis / football / etc.?
  • Who do you play tennis / football with?

Books and reading

  • Do you like reading?
  • Who is your favourite writer?
  • What kinds of books do you enjoy reading?

Television, films, music, dance

  • Do you watch films? Who is your favourite actor?
  • What is your favourite TV program?
  • What kind of films do you enjoy?
  • Do you like classical music?
  • Can you sing / dance?