# How to Talk About Your Hobbies and Interests | English Podcast 🎧

An episode of [Simple English Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1853750935), 12 Apr 2025, 9:19.

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Welcome back to Simple English Podcast! In today's episode, we explore an interesting topic: How to Talk About Your Hobbies and Interests 🎨 🎁 Here is the FREE PDF file of today's episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHztKHQLjRRkd3AwOJNpUin_WS7IMAuh/view?usp=sharing Whether you're preparing for exams, enhancing your English skills, or learning general knowledge, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you speak confidently about your favorite activities. Don’t miss out on our easy-to-follow lessons and tips for everyday conversations. 👉 Enjoying the content? Please like, comment, and share your thoughts—what are your hobbies and interests? ▶ Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Simple_English_Podcast ▶ Other Playlists: 📚 Stay Curious, Stay Interesting: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbz9Bb8oy2VqtHSacvmZkxSCxl7f30y5 🎧 Learning English With Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbz9Bb8oy2V5VSbapb_9kYsbJF8q4F_Y 🎙️ English Podcast for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbz9Bb8oy2XIs_941NSfNTgJ_P-iyeVH #EnglishPodcast #Podcast #Education #Language #LearnEnglishPodcast #SimpleEnglishPodcast #Hobbies #Interests #EnglishSpeaking

## Transcript

[0:04] Hey everyone, welcome back to the Simple English Podcast.
[0:08] I'm your host Lisa, and I'm so glad you're here with us today.
[0:11] In this episode, we're going to talk about something that can
[0:13] make conversations more fun and help you connect with others.
[0:17] How to talk about your hobbies and interests in English.
[0:20] So let me ask you, do you ever feel nervous when someone asks
[0:24] you? What do you do for fun?
[0:27] Or maybe you know what to say, but you just don't know how to
[0:30] say it in English. Don't worry, today we're going
[0:33] to make it super easy. After this episode, you'll be
[0:37] able to talk about your favorite activities confidently in clear
[0:41] and simple English. And to help me with that, I've
[0:44] invited a special guest, my good friend Lucas.
[0:47] As always, don't forget to check out the free PDF file in the
[0:51] comments section below to get the full transcript and
[0:54] vocabulary for this episode. Hey, Lucas, how's it going?
[1:02] Hey Lisa, I'm doing great. Thanks for having me.
[1:05] I'm really excited to talk about this topic because hobbies are
[1:07] such a great way to start conversations, especially when
[1:10] you're learning a new language. Absolutely.
[1:13] So whether you like painting, playing sports or even
[1:16] collecting stamps, today we'll learn some useful phrases, share
[1:20] real examples, and even throw in a fun factor too.
[1:23] Are you ready, Lucas? Ready when you are, Lisa.
[1:27] All right, let's start with the basics.
[1:29] Lucas, what's the easiest way to talk about your hobbies in
[1:32] English? One of the easiest ways to start
[1:35] is by using simple phrases like I enjoy or I'm interested in or
[1:41] I love or I like to spend my free time.
[1:45] For example, I could say I enjoy playing soccer with my friends
[1:49] on the weekends, or I love reading science fiction books
[1:51] when I have time. Exactly, and if you want to make
[1:55] it sound more natural you can add a bit more detail like why
[1:59] you enjoy the activity or how often you do it.
[2:02] So instead of just saying I enjoy playing the guitar, you
[2:06] could say something like I enjoy playing the guitar because it
[2:09] helps me relax after a long day at work and I try to practice
[2:13] every evening. Yes, adding a little more detail
[2:17] can really make your conversation more interesting.
[2:20] For example, I love hiking. So I might say I love hiking
[2:24] because it's a great way to connect with nature and I
[2:26] usually go on a hike at least once a month.
[2:29] That's a great example, Lucas. And for those listening, don't
[2:33] feel like you have to say something complicated.
[2:36] Even simple sentences can be powerful.
[2:38] If you're just starting out with English, you could say something
[2:41] like I like painting in my free time or I enjoy playing video
[2:44] games with my friends. So let's dive a bit deeper.
[2:48] Lucas, why do you think it's important to be able to talk
[2:51] about hobbies when learning English?
[2:53] Well, hobbies are such a big part of who we are, right?
[2:56] Talking about what you love to do helps you build connections
[3:00] with people. It's also a great way to
[3:02] practice English in a more relaxed and personal way.
[3:05] Plus, it gives you confidence because you're talking about
[3:08] something you already know well, your own interests.
[3:12] I completely agree, and what's really cool is that when you
[3:15] talk about your hobbies it can actually lead to longer
[3:18] conversations. For example, if I tell someone I
[3:22] enjoy traveling, especially to new places where I can try
[3:25] different foods, they might respond with oh I love traveling
[3:29] too. What's your favorite country you
[3:31] visited? Exactly, and it's also a good
[3:34] way to find common interests with people.
[3:36] I once met someone at a party and we started talking about our
[3:39] hobbies. I mentioned that I'm really into
[3:42] photography and it turned out that they also love photography.
[3:45] We ended up having a long conversation about our favorite
[3:47] places to take pictures. That's such a good point.
[3:51] So for everyone listening, the next time you meet someone,
[3:54] don't be afraid to ask them about their hobbies.
[3:57] It's a great way to keep the conversation going and you might
[3:59] even find something you both enjoy doing.
[4:02] OK, now let's talk about how you can respond when someone asks
[4:05] you about their hobbies. For example, if someone says I
[4:09] like gardening, you can keep the conversation going by asking
[4:12] follow up questions like oh really?
[4:15] What do you like to grow? How did you get into that?
[4:18] Do you have a favorite plant? This way you're showing interest
[4:22] in keeping the conversation flowing.
[4:25] Yes, and it's also a good way to practice listening skills.
[4:28] By asking questions, you're not only practicing speaking, but
[4:31] also learning new words and phrases from the person you're
[4:35] talking to. For example, if someone says I'm
[4:38] really into photography, you could ask, you know, what kind
[4:40] of camera do you use? Or what's your favorite thing to
[4:44] take pictures of? Absolutely, and don't worry if
[4:48] you make mistakes, it's all part of learning.
[4:50] The most important thing is to keep practicing.
[4:53] The more you talk about your hobbies in English, the more
[4:56] natural it will feel. All right, now it's time for our
[5:03] fun fact. Did you know that having a hobby
[5:07] can actually make you a happier and healthier person?
[5:11] Studies show that people who regularly engage in hobbies they
[5:14] enjoy tend to have lower stress levels and higher life
[5:17] satisfaction. Plus, talking about your hobbies
[5:20] can even make you more likable in social situations.
[5:24] That's so true, Lisa. I know that whenever I spend
[5:27] time on my hobbies, like playing the guitar or going for a run, I
[5:31] feel more relaxed and energized afterward.
[5:33] And when I talk about my hobbies with others, it's always fun to
[5:37] share experiences. Exactly, so not only are hobbies
[5:41] good for your mental health, but they're also a great way to
[5:44] connect with people. If you ever feel stuck in a
[5:47] conversation, just ask someone about their hobbies.
[5:50] It's almost guaranteed to spark a good discussion.
[5:58] All right, that brings us to the end of today's episode.
[6:01] Let's do a quick recap of what we learned.
[6:04] Talking about your hobbies and interests in English doesn't
[6:07] have to be difficult. Just remember to use simple
[6:10] phrases like I enjoy, I love, or I'm interested in.
[6:14] Add details about why you enjoy the hobby and how often you do
[6:17] it. Ask follow up questions to keep
[6:20] the conversation going. And don't forget talking about
[6:23] your hobbies is a great way to practice English and connect
[6:27] with new people. So next time you meet someone,
[6:30] give it a try. Yeah, and don't be afraid to
[6:33] make mistakes. The more you practice, the more
[6:35] confident you'll become. Just have fun with it.
[6:39] Thanks so much for joining me today, Lucas.
[6:41] It was great having you on the show.
[6:43] Thanks Lisa, it was a lot of fun.
[6:46] And thank you to all our listeners.
[6:48] If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe
[6:51] and share it with your friends and we'd love to hear from you.
[6:55] What are your hobbies? Let us know in the comments
[6:58] below. Until next time, keep
[7:00] practicing, keep exploring, and most importantly, keep enjoying
[7:04] what you love to do. Bye for now.
[7:11] Now it's time to learn some important vocabulary related to
[7:14] the topic. The first word of today is
[7:16] hobby. It means an activity done
[7:19] regularly in one's free time for enjoyment.
[7:22] Example, my favorite hobby is painting because it helps me
[7:26] relax after work. Next word is interest.
[7:30] It means a subject or activity that someone enjoys learning
[7:33] about or doing. Example I have a strong interest
[7:37] in photography and I love capturing nature.
[7:40] Next word is leisure, it means free time when 1 is not working,
[7:45] used for relaxation or hobbies. Example in my leisure time I
[7:50] enjoy reading science fiction novels.
[7:53] Next word is passion, it means a strong interest or enthusiasm
[7:57] for something. Example cooking is my passion.
[8:02] I love trying out new recipes. Next word is collecting.
[8:06] It means the act of gathering objects as a hobby, especially
[8:09] items of a particular type. Example, I enjoy collecting
[8:14] stamps from different countries. Next word is creative.
[8:19] It means relating to or involving the use of imagination
[8:22] or original ideas in hobbies or arts.
[8:25] Example, painting allows me to be creative and express myself
[8:30] through colors. Next word is practice.
[8:34] It means the act of doing something repeatedly to improve
[8:37] a skill. Example, I practice playing the
[8:40] piano every day to get better at it.
[8:43] The last word is socialize. It means to meet and spend time
[8:48] with other people, often while doing hobbies.
[8:51] Example, joining a hiking group helps me socialize with people
[8:56] who share my interest. Thank you for listening to our
[9:03] episode of the Simple English Podcast.
[9:06] I hope you learned something new and helpful today.
[9:09] If you find this video helpful, please give us a like, share it
[9:12] and comment below on what you'd like to hear in the next
[9:15] episode. We'd love to hear from you.
[9:17] See you next time and bye.

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