Hobbies & Free Time — A1 English Vocabulary
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This A1 vocabulary list gathers 20 beginner English words about hobbies & free time — sport, music, games and having fun. Every word comes with a simple definition, its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.
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music/ˈmjuː.zɪk/
Sounds arranged in a pleasant way, made by voices or instruments.
“I love listening to music.”
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film/fɪlm/
A story shown in moving pictures; a movie.
“We watch a film on Friday.”
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game/ɡeɪm/
An activity you play for fun, often with rules.
“The children play a fun game.”
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football/ˈfʊt.bɔːl/
A game where two teams try to kick a ball into a goal.
“He plays football after school.”
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dance/dɑːns/
To move your body in time with music.
“She likes to dance to music.”
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sing/sɪŋ/
To make music with your voice.
“We sing happy songs together.”
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swim/swɪm/
To move through water using your arms and legs.
“I swim in the sea in summer.”
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draw/drɔː/
To make a picture with a pen or pencil.
“Children love to draw pictures.”
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paint/peɪnt/
To make a picture using colours and a brush.
“She likes to paint flowers.”
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photo/ˈfəʊ.təʊ/
A picture made with a camera.
“I take a photo of the sunset.”
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guitar/ɡɪˈtɑː/
A musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers.
“He plays the guitar very well.”
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ball/bɔːl/
A round object used in many games.
“The boy kicks the ball.”
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holiday/ˈhɒl.ə.deɪ/
A time when you do not work and often travel for fun.
“We go to the sea on holiday.”
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party/ˈpɑː.ti/
A social event where people meet to enjoy themselves.
“We have a party on my birthday.”
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travel/ˈtræv.əl/
To go from one place to another, often far away.
“I love to travel to new places.”
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cards/kɑːdz/
Small pieces of stiff paper used to play games.
“We play cards in the evening.”
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hobby/ˈhɒb.i/
An activity you enjoy doing in your free time.
“My hobby is reading books.”
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ride/raɪd/
To sit on and control a bike, horse or vehicle.
“I ride my bike at the weekend.”
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cooking/ˈkʊk.ɪŋ/
The activity of preparing and making food.
“Cooking is her favourite hobby.”
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reading/ˈriː.dɪŋ/
The activity of looking at and understanding written words.
“Reading is good for the mind.”