A2-Level: Hobbies and Leisure Activities
Objective
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Discuss hobbies and interests confidently.
- Use vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities accurately.
- Comprehend texts and audio about different hobbies.
- Engage in meaningful conversations about hobbies and interests.
- Write descriptive paragraphs about their favorite hobbies and explain why they enjoy them.
Lesson Duration
90 minutes (divided into two 45-minute sessions)
Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with short texts or dialogues about hobbies
- Audio recordings of conversations about hobbies
- Flashcards or visuals for vocabulary practice
- Writing materials for students
Session 1: Introduction and Speaking Practice (45 minutes)
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
- Begin with an open question: “What do you usually do in your free time?”
- Encourage a few students to share their hobbies and explain briefly why they enjoy them.
Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes)
- Present a list of common hobbies and leisure activities on the whiteboard (e.g., reading, hiking, painting, playing video games, gardening).
- Discuss and practice pronunciation of unfamiliar words.
- Introduce key phrases like:
- “I enjoy…”
- “I’m interested in…”
- “My favorite hobby is…”
- Use visuals or flashcards to support understanding.
Guided Pair Discussion (15 minutes)
- Demonstrate how to ask and answer questions about hobbies (e.g., “What’s your favorite hobby?” “Why do you enjoy it?”).
- Pair students to practice asking about and discussing hobbies.
- Rotate pairs to maximize speaking opportunities.
Reading Activity (10 minutes)
- Distribute a short text or article about various hobbies.
- Students read individually and underline the hobbies and activities mentioned.
- Follow up with comprehension questions (e.g., “Which hobby is described as relaxing?”).
Listening Activity (5 minutes)
- Play an audio recording of people discussing their hobbies.
- Students listen and write down the hobbies they hear.
- Review as a class to confirm answers.
Session 2: Vocabulary, Writing, and Review (45 minutes)
Vocabulary Review Game (10 minutes)
- Use a game like Taboo or Pictionary to reinforce vocabulary from Session 1.
- For example, one student describes a hobby without naming it, and others guess.
Writing Task (20 minutes)
- Provide a model paragraph about a favorite hobby.
- Assign students to write their own paragraph describing their favorite hobby, using vocabulary and phrases learned.
- Encourage them to include:
- Why they enjoy it
- How often they do it
- Any memorable experiences related to the hobby
Peer Sharing and Feedback (10 minutes)
- Students pair up to share their written paragraphs.
- Provide a checklist for peer feedback, focusing on clarity, vocabulary use, and descriptive details.
Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes)
- Reflect as a class by discussing new hobbies they learned about and any they might try in the future.
- Review key vocabulary and phrases one last time.
Homework
- Exploration Task: Encourage students to try a new hobby or activity before the next class.
- Assign students to write a short journal entry about their experience:
- What did they try?
- Did they enjoy it? Why or why not?
- Would they continue this activity?
Assessment
- Monitor speaking activities to evaluate students’ ability to discuss hobbies and use target vocabulary.
- Review written paragraphs for vocabulary accuracy, clarity, and descriptive detail.
- Use informal assessments such as observation, peer feedback, and group discussions to gauge engagement and progress.