IV. Freetime and Entertainment

HOW DO YOU CHILL OUT?
IV.
Free time and
entertainment
leisure, hobby, interests, reading
going out: cinema, concert, museum
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Hobbies
WHAT ARE THE PHYSICAL,
MENTAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS
OF HAVING A HOBBY?
What do you take pleasure in?
What is the best and worst part of

your hobby?
What hobbies would you recommend

to youngsters, elderly people, men
and women?
Leisure activities
WHAT DO YOU DO
IN WINTER?
going to museums, clubbing; cooking;
playing cards or board games; watching
films; etc.
IN SUMMER?
barbecuing in the garden; hiking;
gardening; doing outdoor sports; etc.
What can community centres offer?

Watching films:
? m li f a ni ar t x e n a e b u o y d l u o W
in a cinema or at home?
with or without subtitles?
dubbed or in the original language?
Hungarian or foreign films?
a TV series or feature films?
What is the most important element of a

film for you?
scenario - actor/actress - special effects
(visual and sound) - music - director -
stunts - something else
What types of films do you watch?
What is your favourite film? Why?

CONCERT
PLAYING AND LISTENING
Talk about the last time you went to a TO MUSIC
concert.
Have you ever had a karaoke night? Do you play a musical instrument?
When do you listen to music?
Do you have a favourite radio channel?
Do you stream music via the internet?
What music genres do you like?
How can music change your mood?
“MUSEUMS ARE BORING PLACES FULL OF
STAFF FROM THE PAST.” DO YOU AGREE?
MUSEUMS
ARE THERE ANY MUSEUMS AROUND
YOUR PLACE OF LIVING? WHAT KIND?
DESCRIBE ONE OF THE MUS EUMS YOU

HAVE EVER VISITED. HOW DID YOU
FEEL THERE?
ARE YOU INTO ART? WHICH DO YOU

ENJOY MOST: DRAWING, P AINTING,
PHOTOGRAPHY, SCULPTURE, GRAFFITI,
ETC.?
Can you define these words?
1) an article 2) an atlas 3) an encyclopedia 4) bibliography
READING
5) a biography 6) a novel 7) a cookery book 8) a dictionary
9) a paperback 10) a textbook 11) a bookworm 12) a magazine
13) review 14) fiction 15) a poem
Clue:
a story about not real people - a story about a real person - a person
who loves reading - a cheap book in a softcover - a piece of writing in a
newspaper - a publication that comes out weekly or monthly - a list of
books on one subject - a book that is used to study a school subject - a
reference book with maps of the world - a book of word definitions - a
book or set of books containing many articles arranged in alphabetical
order - a book with recipes of dishes - an article that critically examines
a new book - a short piece of writing (usually rhymed) expressing a deep
feeling or thought - stories, novels and romances
WHAT DO YOU Do you agree?

READ? Electronic books will ultimately replace printed books
in the future.
My favourite book or my favourite film
What is the title? What does it suggest? What is the title?
Who is the author? What do you know What did you expect from the film?
about him/her? What is the genre? (sci-fi, crime, drama,
What is the genre? (sci-fi, crime, drama, fantasy, horror, mystery, romcom, action,
fairytale, fantasy, horror, mystery, romance, thriller, adventure, biography, etc.)
adventure, biography, etc.) When and where is the story set?
When and where is the story set? Who are the characters? How do they
Who are the characters? How do they change during the plot?
change during the plot? Summarise the story. What was the most
Summarise the story. memorable scene?
Express your opinion about the characters, What makes the film interesting? (music,
the plot and the ending. Justify your special features, costumes, etc.)
opinion. Who would you recommend this film to?
Who would you recommend this book to?
ARE THEY INTERESTED?
INVITATION
Have you seen the ... ? Have you been to the ... ? Do you like ...ing? Can you ...? Are you
interested in ...?
ARE THEY FREE AT THAT TIME?
Are you doing anything on ...? Are you free ...? Have you got any plans for ...? What are
your plans for ...? Are you planning to do anything ...? What are you going to do on ...?
INVITE THEM.
Would you like to see the ...? Do you fancy ...ing at the weekend? What about ...ing in
the afternoon? How about ...ing after school? Shall we ... on Saturday evening?
Let’s go to ... at the weekend. Why don’t we ... tonight?
ACCEPT OR REFUSE
Accept: That sounds a great idea. I wouldn’t miss it for anything. Yes, I’d love to.
Refuse: Sorry I can’t. You know I have a lot to do. I can’t I’m afraid. You see I'm ill. I’d
rather not. In fact, I have a fear of heights. That sounds great but I can’t because … I’m
really sorry but I can’t make it because …
FIX THE DATE OR SUGGEST ANOTHER TIME

When and where shall we meet? What about meeting at 7 outside the cinema? Great!
Let’s meet at 2 at my place. Cool! I’ll pick you up after work.
What a pity! Another time perhaps. I’m so sorry. It would have been so good to spend
some time together.
A: You want to go bowling at A: You want to eat out. There is a
the weekend. Invite B. new Japanese restaurant in your
town. Invite B for dinner.
ROLE PLAYS B: You have just passed your

exams and you would like to B: You have never eaten
celebrate. You don’t like Japanese food but you are an
bowling. adventurous eater. You are free
on Monday evening.
A: You have been to Australia A: You have got two tickets to a

A: You are having a birthday
and taken lots of photos of sea rock concert on Saturday night.
party at 6 pm on Friday. Invite B.
life. You would like to show Invite B.
them to B. B: You have to work overtime but
B: Although you are not a great you don’t want to miss the party.
B: You are crazy about the Great rock fan (you prefer classical Promise to be at the party later.
Barrier Reef and but you have to music), you would like to spend
revise for an important exam. some time with A.

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HOW DO YOU CHILL OUT?

What do you take pleasure in?

What is the best and worst part of

What hobbies would you recommend

What can community centres offer?

What is the most important element of a

What types of films do you watch?

What is your favourite film? Why?

DESCRIBE ONE OF THE MUS EUMS YOU

ARE YOU INTO ART? WHICH DO YOU

WHAT DO YOU Do you agree?

FIX THE DATE OR SUGGEST ANOTHER TIME

ROLE PLAYS B: You have just passed your

A: You have been to Australia A: You have got two tickets to a

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