Why Do You Like Music?

Stefanie Simmons - author of the lesson   Stefanie I October 22, 2022
Category
General English, Speaking Lessons
Topic
Entertainment
Media
Audio
Level
A1 Beginner
Grammar
Question Words
Focus
Grammar, Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
A1-30
Lesson Time
45 minutes
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Illustrative examples for an English lesson for adults discussing various hobbies and activities for leisure time, with a focus

Lesson Overview

Are you having a whale of a time? In this lesson, students will discuss various hobbies and activities to do in their free time. This lesson features audio of an interview about going out on the weekend and doing things at home. Students will also learn and practice question words and vocabulary relating to this topic. This lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives



  • Grammar: Students will focus on constructing questions using question words, enhancing their ability to ask clear, precise questions.




  • Listening: Students will improve comprehension through an interview about hobbies and weekend activities, focusing on understanding casual conversation.




  • Speaking: Engaging in discussions about hobbies and leisure activities will boost students' confidence in expressing their interests in English.




  • Vocabulary: The lesson introduces words and phrases like "hobbies," "leisure activities," "theatre," "board games," and "computer games," aiding students in talking fluently about their free time activities.




  • Homework: Tasks such as filling blanks, choosing correct answers, matching questions with answers, and using correct question words will reinforce class learning and improve comprehension related to hobbies and leisure activities.




Audio

Listen to the audio to find out how people spend their free time. Some individuals are party animals, and others are game nerds. Which one are you? How do you spend your spare time?

Audio Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

movies [noun]: movie theater, a building where you go to watch films
magazine [noun]: a thin book published every week or month, that has colorful pages with articles and pictures
board game [noun]: any game played on a board; players move pieces in different ways on a board (e.g., checkers or chess)
go out [noun]: to leave a room or building, often to do something for entertainment
statistics [noun]: a collection of numerical facts or measurements (e.g., about people or weather)
podcast [noun]: a digital Audio or Video file, usually part of a series, placed on the Internet for people to listen to or watch
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