📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Elementary (A2), week 6
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| hobby | something you do for fun | Cooking is my hobby. |
| gardening | growing plants | My neighbour loves gardening. |
| hiking | walking in nature | We went hiking in the mountains. |
| camping | sleeping outside in a tent | We go camping every Easter. |
| fishing | catching fish | My dad goes fishing on Sundays. |
| swimming | moving through water | Swimming is great exercise. |
| gym | a place to exercise | I go to the gym after work. |
| team | a group that plays together | He plays for a local soccer team. |
| match | a sports game | Did you watch the match? |
| concert | a live music show | We have tickets for a concert. |
| volunteer | work without pay to help others | I volunteer at the food bank. |
| club | a group with a shared interest | She joined a book club. |
| photography | taking photos | Photography is my new hobby. |
| relaxing | calm and restful | The weekend was very relaxing. |
| barbecue | an outdoor meal cooked on a grill | We had a barbecue in the park. |
| free time | time when you're not working | What do you do in your free time? |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for hobbies and free time?
Start with these 16 words, including hobby, gardening, hiking, camping. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Elementary (A2) words, from week 6 of the free Complete English Course.