Talking About Daily Activities and Hobbies in English | تعلم التحدث عن الأنشطة اليومية والهوايات

 Talking About Daily Activities and Hobbies in English | تعلم التحدث عن الأنشطة اليومية والهوايات 

Introduction

Talking about daily activities and hobbies is an essential skill in English. It helps you share your routine, talk about your interests, and improve your speaking skills. In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary, sentences, and exercises to practice English in real life.

Daily Activities Vocabulary

Here is a list of common daily activities with English words, Arabic meanings, and examples:

Word/Phrase	Meaning	Example
Wake up	يستيقظ	I wake up at 7 a.m. every day.
Brush teeth	ينظف أسنانه	She brushes her teeth after waking up.
Eat breakfast	يتناول الإفطار	We eat breakfast together as a family.
Go to school/work	يذهب إلى المدرسة/العمل	He goes to school by bus.
Study	يدرس	I study English every morning.
Exercise	يمارس الرياضة	They exercise in the park after school.
Take a shower	يأخذ حمام	She takes a shower before going to school.
Cook	يطبخ	My mother cooks lunch at 1 p.m.
Read a book	يقرأ كتاب	I read a book before sleeping.
Watch TV	يشاهد التلفاز	We watch TV in the evening.
Go to bed	يذهب إلى السرير	He goes to bed at 10 p.m.

Daily Activities Sentences

Combine words to make simple sentences:

• I wake up at 6 a.m. and brush my teeth.
• She eats breakfast and goes to school by bus.
• He studies English and exercises in the park.
• We take a shower and watch TV in the evening.
• I read a book before going to bed every night.

Practice: Describe Your Daily Routine

1. Write 5 sentences about your morning routine using 2–3 words per activity.
2. Describe your afternoon using 2–3 words per activity.
3. Write 3 sentences about your evening activities.
4. Try to combine two or three activities in one sentence.
5. Read your sentences aloud for pronunciation practice.

Hobbies Vocabulary

Here are common hobbies with English words, Arabic meanings, and examples:

Word/Phrase	Meaning	Example
Reading	القراءة	I like reading books every evening.
Playing football	لعب كرة القدم	He enjoys playing football with friends.
Swimming	السباحة	We go swimming on weekends.
Drawing	الرسم	She likes drawing pictures in her free time.
Painting	التلوين	I enjoy painting landscapes.
Playing music	العزف على الموسيقى	He plays the guitar every evening.
Dancing	الرقص	They dance at school events.
Cooking	الطبخ	My sister enjoys cooking new recipes.
Photography	التصوير	I take photos of nature every weekend.
Gardening	البستنة	We enjoy gardening in the backyard.

Making Sentences About Hobbies

• I like reading books and drawing in my free time.
• He plays football and swims on weekends.
• She enjoys painting and playing music after school.
• They dance and play football at school events.
• I take photos and garden on Saturdays.

Practice: Describe Your Hobbies

1. Write 5 sentences about your favorite hobby.
2. Describe what your friend likes to do in free time.
3. Make 3 sentences about hobbies you do with family.
4. Combine hobbies with daily activities in one paragraph.
5. Try speaking your sentences aloud to practice pronunciation.

Extra Vocabulary: Frequency Words

Use these words to explain how often you do activities or hobbies:

Word	Meaning	Example
Always	دائمًا	I always wake up early.
Usually	عادةً	She usually studies English in the afternoon.
Sometimes	أحيانًا	We sometimes play football after school.
Often	غالبًا	He often reads books before sleeping.
Never	أبدًا	I never skip brushing my teeth.

Making Sentences with Frequency Words

• I always wake up at 6 a.m. and take a shower.
• She usually studies English and paints in the evening.
• We sometimes play football and swim on weekends.
• He often reads books and listens to music.
• I never skip my daily exercises.

Tips to Improve Speaking

• Practice describing your routine and hobbies daily.
• Combine daily activities and hobbies in longer sentences.
• Use frequency words to sound more natural.
• Speak aloud, record yourself, and check your pronunciation.
• Try to share your routine and hobbies with friends or family in English.

Conclusion

Learning to talk about daily activities and hobbies makes your English practical and interesting. Practice describing your routine, interests, and hobbies every day. Use simple words first, then combine them into longer sentences. Remember, practice is the key to fluency.