A2-Level Vocabulary for Hobbies and Leisure Activities

  1. Reading
    • Definition: Looking at and understanding the meaning of written or printed words.
    • Example: “I enjoy reading books in my free time.”
  2. Drawing
    • Definition: Creating pictures using a pencil, pen, or other tools.
    • Example: “She loves drawing cartoons.”
  3. Painting
    • Definition: Applying color to a surface, such as canvas, with a brush.
    • Example: “He spends his weekends painting landscapes.”
  4. Playing an instrument
    • Definition: Making music with a musical instrument.
    • Example: “I am learning to play the guitar.”
  5. Singing
    • Definition: Producing musical sounds with the voice.
    • Example: “She enjoys singing in the choir.”
  6. Dancing
    • Definition: Moving the body rhythmically to music.
    • Example: “They go dancing every Saturday night.”
  7. Cycling
    • Definition: Riding a bicycle.
    • Example: “I go cycling in the park every morning.”
  8. Hiking
    • Definition: Walking long distances, especially in the countryside or mountains.
    • Example: “We went hiking in the mountains last weekend.”
  9. Jogging
    • Definition: Running at a steady, gentle pace.
    • Example: “He goes jogging every evening.”
  10. Swimming
    • Definition: Moving through water by moving arms and legs.
    • Example: “I like swimming in the sea during summer.”
  11. Gardening
    • Definition: Growing and taking care of plants.
    • Example: “She enjoys gardening and has a beautiful flower garden.”
  12. Cooking
    • Definition: Preparing food by heating it.
    • Example: “I like cooking new recipes on the weekends.”
  13. Baking
    • Definition: Cooking food in an oven, especially bread, cakes, and cookies.
    • Example: “She enjoys baking cookies for her family.”
  14. Fishing
    • Definition: Catching fish as a hobby or sport.
    • Example: “They often go fishing at the lake.”
  15. Photography
    • Definition: Taking pictures with a camera.
    • Example: “He is passionate about photography and takes beautiful photos.”
  16. Playing sports
    • Definition: Engaging in physical activities or games.
    • Example: “She likes playing sports like tennis and soccer.”
  17. Watching movies
    • Definition: Viewing films for entertainment.
    • Example: “We enjoy watching movies on Friday nights.”
  18. Traveling
    • Definition: Going from one place to another, especially to visit different places.
    • Example: “I love traveling to new countries and learning about their cultures.”
  19. Camping
    • Definition: Staying in a tent or temporary shelter outdoors.
    • Example: “We go camping in the forest every summer.”
  20. Knitting
    • Definition: Making clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
    • Example: “My grandmother enjoys knitting sweaters for us.”
  21. Playing video games
    • Definition: Playing electronic games on a computer or console.
    • Example: “He spends his free time playing video games with friends.”
  22. Bird watching
    • Definition: Observing birds in their natural environment as a hobby.
    • Example: “She takes her binoculars and goes bird watching on weekends.”
  23. Surfing the internet
    • Definition: Browsing various websites online.
    • Example: “I like surfing the internet to read news and watch videos.”
  24. Doing puzzles
    • Definition: Solving games that challenge the mind, such as jigsaw puzzles or crosswords.
    • Example: “She enjoys doing puzzles in her free time.”
  25. Collecting
    • Definition: Gathering and keeping specific items as a hobby, such as stamps, coins, or postcards.
    • Example: “He collects old coins from different countries.”