Lesson 22 - Hobby 2
Screens, Music and Entertainment 🎬🎵
Talk about films, music, video games, photography and learning languages. Discover useful expressions and practise your English with interactive activities.
Level: A2 · Suggested time: 35–50 minutes
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1. Vocabulary — Learn the words
Read each expression, learn its pronunciation and meaning, and study the example sentence. Hide the definition to test your memory.
2. Grammar focus — Talking about hobbies
A. Verbs followed by -ing
We often use the -ing form after these verbs when we talk about activities we enjoy.
I enjoy learning languages.
She loves singing.
They like watching films.
He doesn't mind playing video games.
B. Expressions with prepositions
I'm keen on listening to music.
She's fond of taking photos.
I'm really into playing the guitar.
We spend time watching films together.
- enjoy + verb-ing
- be keen on + noun / verb-ing
- be fond of + noun / verb-ing
- be into + noun / verb-ing
- spend time + verb-ing
- would like + to + verb
Compare: I enjoy playing the piano. / I would like to learn the piano.
C. Play, go or do?
PLAY
play video games
play the guitar
play the piano
play football
GO
go to the cinema
go swimming
go shopping
go dancing
DO / OTHER VERBS
do yoga
take photos
listen to music
watch a film
Common mistake
❌ listen music
✅ listen to music
❌ play guitar
✅ play the guitar
3. Important A2 collocations
Collocations are words that naturally go together. Learn the complete phrase to sound more natural in English.
4. Vocabulary challenge — Match the meanings
Choose the correct English expression for each definition. There are six questions.
5. Reading — The Friday Night Club
Read the text. Pay attention to the expressions in bold and the linking words.
Every Friday, four friends meet after work. They all have different hobbies, but they enjoy spending time together. Anna is keen on photography, so she usually brings her camera. She loves taking photos of the city, although she doesn't like taking photos of people.
Ben is crazy about playing video games. However, he doesn't play all evening because he also enjoys learning languages. At the moment, he is learning Spanish because he wants to travel around Spain.
Maria loves music. She can play the piano and she is fond of singing. When they meet at her house, she often plays the piano, while the others sing.
The friends sometimes go to the cinema, too. They don't always like the same films, so they usually choose a comedy. Although their hobbies are different, they always have fun together.
Text summary
Four friends meet every Friday. Anna enjoys photography, Ben plays video games and learns Spanish, and Maria plays the piano and sings. They sometimes go to the cinema together. Their hobbies are different, but they enjoy each other's company.
Retell the story: Try to summarise the text in your own words without looking at the original.
Linking words
but / although
Introduce a contrast.
Although I'm tired, I enjoy listening to music.
however
Introduces a contrasting idea.
I like films. However, I rarely go to the cinema.
because
Gives a reason.
He learns Spanish because he loves travelling.
so
Introduces a result.
We were bored, so we watched a film.
when
Talks about a time.
When I have free time, I play the guitar.
while
Connects two actions or contrasts.
Maria sings while her friends play music.
Reading comprehension
Choose the correct answer for each question.
6. Exercise A — Choose the correct answer
Test your grammar and vocabulary. Choose one answer for each question.
7. Exercise B — Complete the sentences
Type the missing word or expression. Capital letters do not matter.
8. Exercise C — Complete the conversation
Read the dialogue and choose the correct expression for each gap.
Lucy: What do you like doing in your free time?
Jack: I'm really _____ (1) music. I listen to it every day.
Lucy: Cool! Can you play an instrument?
Jack: Yes, I play _____ (2) guitar. I'd also like _____ (3) the piano.
Lucy: Nice! I'm keen _____ (4) photography.
Jack: Do you take photos of people?
Lucy: Sometimes, but I prefer taking photos _____ (5) nature.
9. Speaking — Let's talk!
Answer the questions aloud. Try to speak for two or three sentences each time. Use the new vocabulary whenever possible.
- How much time do you spend online every day?
- What kind of films do you enjoy watching?
- Do you prefer going to the cinema or watching films at home? Why?
- What photos do you like taking?
- If you could learn any language, which one would you choose?
- Can you play an instrument? If not, which instrument would you like to play?
- Are video games a good hobby? Why or why not?
- What song could you listen to again and again?
- How often do you listen to music?
- What do you usually do when you want to relax?
Open useful speaking phrases
Giving an opinion: I think... / In my opinion... / I believe...
Talking about preferences: I prefer... because... / I'm really into... / I'm keen on...
Talking about frequency: every day / once a week / twice a month / quite often / hardly ever
Giving reasons: because... / so... / That's why...
Talking about possibilities: I'd like to... / I'd love to... / I'd rather...
Open sample answers
1. I spend about two hours online every day.
2. I enjoy watching comedies and adventure films.
3. I prefer watching films at home because I can relax.
4. I love taking photos of nature and beautiful buildings.
5. I'd choose Spanish because I'd like to travel around Spain.
6. I can't play an instrument, but I'd like to learn the guitar.
7. Yes, I think video games can be a good hobby if you play in moderation.
8. I could listen to my favourite song again and again because it makes me happy.
These are examples. Your own answers can be different.
10. Writing challenge ✍️
Write a short paragraph of 60–90 words about screens, music and entertainment in your life.
- How you spend your free time.
- What kind of films or music you like.
- Whether you play video games or an instrument.
- One new hobby you would like to try.
Open a writing checklist
Before finishing, check your work:
11. Final review — Can you remember?
Before finishing, try to answer these questions without looking at the lesson.
✓ How do you say that you enjoy taking pictures?
✓ What preposition follows listen?
✓ What verb form follows enjoy?
✓ Do we say play guitar or play the guitar?
✓ How can you explain why you like a particular film?
Show the answers
1. I enjoy taking photos.
2. Listen to music.
3. The -ing form: I enjoy watching films.
4. Play the guitar.
5. I like it because... / I enjoy it because...
🎉 Well done!
You've reached the end of Lesson 2. Keep practising a little every day!
Complete the four scored activities to see your final result.
Your next goal: describe your favourite film, song or hobby in English.