Talking about Hobbies
Ruth wants to find a new hobby. She asks Linda about her hobbies to see if she can find some
inspiration…
Ruth: Hi Linda! I was wondering if you could tell me about some of your hobbies so I can
hopefully find some inspiration… You always seem to be busy doing lots of different and
exciting things!
Linda: I wouldn’t say I have that many hobbies… it’s more a case of sticking with
something when I start it. For example, I started dancing last year and even though I found it
difficult at the beginning, I didn’t abandon it…
Ruth: I can’t seem to stick with any hobby long enough to become good at it. I’ve tried team
sports, singing in the choir, running… and I quit all of them within a few weeks because I
didn’t get any satisfaction out of them. What’s your secret? How have you become so
committed to your hobbies?
Linda: Well, I think it’s a very individual thing. Personally, I think a hobby should ignite
passion but that takes time to develop. If it doesn’t, then it’s not for you.
Ruth: I agree. I think the biggest problem for me is moving house frequently, and each town
doesn’t offer the same opportunities.
Linda: And moving house can be very stressful too, and it takes time to get used to a new
environment.
Ruth: I really hope that my family are here to stay this time and that I’ll be able to find a
hobby that I love, and I’ll stick with it.
Linda: I’m sure you will. The possibilities are endless here - you just have to find out what
interests you. If you choose something that you enjoy personally, you’ll stick with it!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To put away something | To store things where they are usually kept. | Please put away your toys when you’re finished with them. | Daily Life |
To hang something up | To stop using something because you are no longer doing the activity or sport. | After the final fight of his career, he hung up his boxing gloves. | Daily Life |
To hang up | To end a phone conversation | I couldn’t hear him on the phone so I hung up. | Daily Life |
To put up with something or somebody | To accept or continue to accept and unpleasant situation. | I can put up his room being messy but I can’t put up with him leaving a mess around the house. | Daily Life |
To get up to | 1. To do something. 2. To do something that others would disapprove of. | 1. What did you get up to on holiday? 2. The children have been getting up to mischief recently. | Daily Life |