Topic vocabulary

Free Time and Hobbies

Useful words and phrases to help you speak about free time and hobbies more confidently.

activity

занятие, деятельность

Example

Reading is one of my favorite activities.

cooking

готовка

Example

I enjoy cooking for my family.

enjoy

наслаждаться

Example

I really enjoy spending time outdoors.

exercise

заниматься спортом

Example

I try to exercise at least three times a week.

free time

свободное время

Example

I usually watch movies in my free time.

go for a walk

идти на прогулку

Example

I often go for a walk in the park.

go out

выходить (в люди)

Example

I like to go out with my friends on weekends.

hobby

хобби

Example

My favorite hobby is playing the guitar.

listen to music

слушать музыку

Example

I listen to music while doing homework.

meet friends

встречаться с друзьями

Example

I usually meet friends on weekends.

photography

фотография

Example

Photography is a popular hobby nowadays.

play games

играть в игры

Example

Many people play games to relax.

reading

чтение

Example

Reading helps me relax and learn new things.

relax

расслабляться

Example

I like to relax after a long day at work.

spend time

проводить время

Example

I enjoy spending time with my friends.

stay at home

оставаться дома

Example

I prefer to stay at home and read a book.

surf the internet

сидеть в интернете

Example

Many people surf the internet in their free time.

take a break

сделать перерыв

Example

I take a break after working for a few hours.

travel

путешествовать

Example

I love to travel during my holidays.

watch TV

смотреть телевизор

Example

I sometimes watch TV in the evening.