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Hobbies & Free Time in English · B1

60 English words and phrases for hobbies & free time, at B1 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. outdoor
    outdoor

    We enjoy outdoor activities like hiking.

    We enjoy outdoor activities like hiking.

  2. skill
    skill

    Cooking is a useful skill.

    Cooking is a useful skill.

  3. challenge
    challenge

    Learning the guitar is a fun challenge.

    Learning the guitar is a fun challenge.

  4. relax
    relax

    I relax by listening to jazz.

    I relax by listening to jazz.

  5. audience
    audience

    The audience clapped loudly.

    The audience clapped loudly.

  6. gardening
    gardening

    Gardening keeps my grandmother active.

    Gardening keeps my grandmother active.

  7. jog
    jog

    He jogs before breakfast.

    He jogs before breakfast.

  8. board game
    board game

    We play board games on rainy days.

    We play board games on rainy days.

  9. knit
    knit

    She knitted me a scarf.

    She knitted me a scarf.

  10. leisure
    leisure

    I spend my leisure time reading.

    I spend my leisure time reading.

  11. workout
    workout

    I do a quick workout every morning.

    I do a quick workout every morning.

  12. rehearsal
    rehearsal

    We have band rehearsal on Thursdays.

    We have band rehearsal on Thursdays.

  13. performance
    performance

    Her dance performance was amazing.

    Her dance performance was amazing.

  14. competition
    competition

    She entered a dance competition.

    She entered a dance competition.

  15. teammate
    teammate

    My teammates are very supportive.

    My teammates are very supportive.

  16. referee
    referee

    The referee stopped the game.

    The referee stopped the game.

  17. warm-up
    warm-up

    Always do a warm-up before running.

    Always do a warm-up before running.

  18. stretch
    stretch

    I stretch for ten minutes before yoga.

    I stretch for ten minutes before yoga.

  19. gear
    gear

    I bought new camping gear.

    I bought new camping gear.

  20. equipment
    equipment

    The gym has all the equipment I need.

    The gym has all the equipment I need.

  21. league
    league

    Our team plays in a local league.

    Our team plays in a local league.

  22. spectator
    spectator

    Thousands of spectators filled the stadium.

    Thousands of spectators filled the stadium.

  23. cardio
    cardio

    I do cardio three times a week.

    I do cardio three times a week.

  24. endurance
    endurance

    Running builds up your endurance.

    Running builds up your endurance.

  25. technique
    technique

    The instructor showed us a new technique.

    The instructor showed us a new technique.

  26. instructor
    instructor

    My yoga instructor is very patient.

    My yoga instructor is very patient.

  27. session
    session

    We booked a training session for Saturday.

    We booked a training session for Saturday.

  28. volunteer
    volunteer

    I volunteer at the animal shelter on weekends.

    I volunteer at the animal shelter on weekends.

  29. staycation
    staycation

    We had a relaxing staycation last week.

    We had a relaxing staycation last week.

  30. exhibition
    exhibition

    We visited an art exhibition downtown.

    We visited an art exhibition downtown.

  31. I'm really into cooking these days.
    I'm really into cooking these days.
  32. How long have you been doing yoga?
    How long have you been doing yoga?
  33. It helps me unwind after work.
    It helps me unwind after work.
  34. I've taken up rock climbing recently.
    I've taken up rock climbing recently.
  35. The game went into overtime.
    The game went into overtime.
  36. I binge-watched the whole series.
    I binge-watched the whole series.
  37. She's in a book club.
    She's in a book club.
  38. I'm training for a marathon next month.
    I'm training for a marathon next month.
  39. Our team made it to the finals.
    Our team made it to the finals.
  40. I need new gear for my hike.
    I need new gear for my hike.
  41. She volunteers at the community center.
    She volunteers at the community center.
  42. He's been playing in a league for years.
    He's been playing in a league for years.
  43. We watched the exhibition at the gallery.
    We watched the exhibition at the gallery.
  44. I do a quick workout before breakfast.
    I do a quick workout before breakfast.
  45. The referee made a tough call.
    The referee made a tough call.
  46. My teammates and I practice every weekend.
    My teammates and I practice every weekend.
  47. I finally got the hang of this technique.
    I finally got the hang of this technique.
  48. We took a staycation instead of traveling.
    We took a staycation instead of traveling.
  49. The instructor corrected my posture.
    The instructor corrected my posture.
  50. I always stretch before I run.
    I always stretch before I run.
  51. The crowd of spectators cheered loudly.
    The crowd of spectators cheered loudly.
  52. Cardio workouts really boost my mood.
    Cardio workouts really boost my mood.
  53. We had a rehearsal before the big show.
    We had a rehearsal before the big show.
  54. Her performance left everyone speechless.
    Her performance left everyone speechless.
  55. This hobby takes a lot of patience.
    This hobby takes a lot of patience.
  56. I signed up for a photography session.
    I signed up for a photography session.
  57. Winning the competition felt incredible.
    Winning the competition felt incredible.
  58. Building endurance takes time and effort.
    Building endurance takes time and effort.
  59. We spend our leisure time gardening.
    We spend our leisure time gardening.
  60. This club meets every Wednesday.
    This club meets every Wednesday.

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