Hobbies and Activities Ielts Speaking Part 2
Hobbies and Activities Ielts Speaking Part 2
1 Warm-up
How many different hobbies and activities can you think of? Continue the list below.
2 Expressions of frequency
Match the two parts to form `less common' expressions of frequency.
Now match the phrases above to the more common expressions of frequency below.
3 Reasons
Complete the possible reasons why someone would do a particular hobby. What hobbies or activities
could they be describing?
1. I find it very .
2. It helps me .
3. It keeps me .
4. It my knowledge.
5. It helps me stress.
4 Practice
Work in pairs. Take turns to answer the cue cards below. Try to use vocabulary from this lesson.
Remember, you have 1 minute to take notes and 1-2 minutes for talking.
Describe a hobby you had when you were a child. You should say:
- what it was
- what was involved in this hobby
- how you became interested in this hobby
And explain why you liked doing it.
Describe an outdoor activity that you like doing (or do regularly). You should
say:
- what this activity is
- where you do it
- when you do it
And say why you like it.
1- Warm-up
Possible answers (encourage some unusual hobbies for fun): hiking in the mountains, listening to music, reading,
watching TV, bird watching, trainspotting, travelling, etc.
2- Expressions of frequency
Students work individually and check in pairs. Go through the answers. If students are aiming for Band 7 or higher,
explain that using some less common vocabulary can help them achieve a high score for Lexical Resource, one of
the four scoring criteria used to assess IELTS Speaking candidates.
1. d
2. a
3. b
4. c
1. every other day
2. on a daily basis
3. whenever I can
4. every now and then
3- Reasons
1. relaxing
2. relax
3. fit
4. broadens
5. relieve