My Favorite Hobby and Why I Love It
Topic Overview
We will talk your favourite hobby , explaining what it is and why they enjoy it.
Key Vocabulary to Learn
Types of Hobbies
- Creative: painting, drawing, photography, writing, crafting, knitting, pottery
- Physical: hiking, cycling, swimming, dancing, martial arts, rock climbing
- Intellectual: reading, chess, puzzles, learning languages, coding
- Social: volunteering, team sports, book clubs, board games
- Collecting: stamps, coins, vintage items, memorabilia
- Musical: playing instruments, singing, composing, DJing
Descriptive Adjectives
- rewarding, fulfilling, captivating, exhilarating
- therapeutic, relaxing, peaceful, calming
- challenging, demanding, stimulating
- creative, inspiring, enriching
- addictive, engaging, absorbing
Action Verbs
- pursue, engage in, practice, participate in
- dedicate (time to), immerse myself in
- explore, experiment with, discover
- develop, improve, master, advance
Useful Phrases & Expressions
1. Introducing Your Hobby
- "Today, I'd like to talk about..."
- "I'm going to share with you..."
- "My favorite hobby is..."
- "I'm passionate about..."
- "I've been interested in... for [time period]"
2. Describing What You Do
- "It involves..."
- "Basically, what I do is..."
- "One aspect I particularly enjoy is..."
- "What really draws me to this is..."
3. Explaining Why You Love It
- "The reason I love it is because..."
- "What makes it special to me is..."
- "It allows me to..."
- "I find it incredibly [adjective] because..."
- "It gives me a sense of..."
4. Talking About Benefits
- "It helps me (to)..."
- "It's a great way to..."
- "Through this hobby, I've learned..."
- "It has taught me..."
- "It keeps my mind/body..."
5. Sharing Experiences
- "I'll never forget when..."
- "One memorable experience was..."
- "The first time I tried it..."
- "What stands out most is..."
6. Talking About Time
- "I usually practice/do this..."
- "Whenever I have free time..."
- "I dedicate [X hours] per week to..."
- "I've been doing this for [duration]"
- "Ever since I started..."
7. Concluding Your Presentation
- "In conclusion..."
- "To sum up..."
- "Overall, this hobby means a lot to me because..."
- "I would recommend it to anyone who..."
- "Thank you for listening"
Common Reasons People Love Their Hobbies
- Stress relief: "It helps me unwind/relax/de-stress"
- Personal growth: "It challenges me to improve"
- Creativity: "It allows me to express myself"
- Social connection: "I meet like-minded people"
- Achievement: "It gives me a sense of accomplishment"
- Escape: "It's a break from my daily routine"
- Physical health: "It keeps me fit and active"
- Mental stimulation: "It keeps my mind sharp"
Connecting Words (Transitions)
Adding Information
- Furthermore, Moreover, Additionally, In addition, Also, Besides
Giving Examples
- For example, For instance, Such as, Like
Showing Contrast
- However, On the other hand, Although, Despite, Nevertheless
Showing Results
- Therefore, As a result, Consequently, Thus, So
Emphasizing
- Particularly, Especially, In fact, Indeed, Above all
Sample Sentence Structures
- "My favorite hobby is [hobby], which I've been doing for [time period]."
- "What I love most about [hobby] is that it [benefit/reason]."
- "Whenever I [do hobby], I feel [emotion/state]."
- "This hobby has taught me [skill/quality] and helped me [achievement]."
- "One of the best things about [hobby] is [specific aspect]."
Preparation Tips
✓ Choose a hobby you genuinely enjoy
✓ Think of specific examples or stories
✓ Practice using new vocabulary naturally
✓ Consider why this hobby is meaningful to you
✓ Organize your thoughts: Introduction → Description → Reasons → Conclusion
Remember: Speak clearly, make eye contact, and let your enthusiasm show!