Instructions: Complete your part using the English you already know. For help, you can look at the “Completed” conversation which has the blanks already filled in.
A:Hey, ___(name)____. How are you?
B: Hello, ___(name)____. I’m feeling ___________. Thanks for asking. And what about you?
A: I’m doing ______________. Hey, I was wondering- what types of activities do you enjoy doing during your free time? What are your favorite hobbies?
B: Well, I really enjoy (1)_____________ , (2)____________, and (3)_____________.
A: Really? And why do you enjoy (1)____________ ?
B: I like (1)______ because _______________________________.
A: That’s _____________. And why do you enjoy (2) ____________ ?
B: I like (2)______ because _____________________________.
A: _____________. And why do you enjoy (3) ____________ ?
B: I like (3)______ because _____________________________.
A: I see. So when do you have time to do these types of activities? In the morning, evening, while at work or school, during the weekends, or on holidays?
B: Well, I usually (have/never have) time to (1) _____ (when/during) ________, and (2) _____ (when/during) ________, and (3) _______ (when/during) ___________.
A: Are there any new hobbies that you would like to start doing in the future?
B: _____________________________.
A: _____________. Are there any unique talents or skills that you have? Or any hobbies that you enjoy that most people wouldn’t do?
B: __________________________________________________________.
A: Did you ever consider turning one of your hobbies/talents into a future career?
B: ______________________________________________.
A: ________________. So, do you have any plans for this upcoming weekend?
B: Well, I think I’m going to _______________ on Saturday, and _______________ on Sunday.
A: That sounds ____________. Hey, would you like to go ___(do what activity?)____ after class, with me and some friends?
B: _____________________ (Sure/Sounds great/No way/Let me think about it….)
Instructions: Read the conversation below. Take turns reading both parts. When you are ready, try the “Creative” conversation.
A:Hey, James. How are you?
B: Hello, Stephen. I’m feeling great. Thanks for asking. And what about you?
A: I’m doing just fine. Hey, I was wondering- what do you like doing during your free time? What are your favorite hobbies?
B: Well, I really enjoy (1) gardening, (2) reading books, and (3) playing basketball.
A: Really? And why do you enjoy (1) gardening ?
B: I like (1) gardening because it helps me to relax. And I can eat what I grow.
A: That’s great. And why do you enjoy (2) reading books ?
B: I like (2) reading because I can learn so much information about anything I’m interested in.
A: Hey, me too! And why do you enjoy (3) playing basketball?
B: I like (3) playing basketball because I love the competition and exercise.
A: I see. So when do you have time to do these types of activities? In the morning, evening, while at work or school, during the weekends, or on holidays?
B: Well, I usually (have/never have) time to (1) garden on the weekends, and (2) read books in the evening before bed, and (3) play basketball on Sunday afternoon.
A: Are there any new hobbies that you would like to start doing in the future?
B: Yeah, I’m really interested in carpentry or metalwork, because I like building things with my hands.
A: That would be nice. Hey, are there any unique talents or skills that you have? Or any hobbies that you enjoy that most people wouldn’t do?
B: Well, I really like learning and speaking Chinese. I live in Taiwan, so I get to speak Mandarin Chinese everyday.
A: Did you ever consider turning one of your hobbies/talents into a future career?
B: Oh, yeah. When I was young I wanted to play in the NBA, but I’ve given up on that dream. Maybe someday I’ll chose a simpler life, and be a full time farmer. That would be interesting.
A: Wow, that’s such a interesting idea. So, do you have any plans for this upcoming weekend?
B: Well, I think I’m going to take my family for a hike on Saturday, and go to church on Sunday.
A: That sounds great. Hey, would you like to go watch a movie with me and some friends this evening.
B: Oh, I’d love to but I already have plans. Maybe next time. Thanks for the invitation.
A: Sure thing. See you next time.
B: Yeah, you too. Goodbye!
Lesson Details
Length: 5+ minutes
Effort: 10 minutes/ day
Price: FREE
Teacher: Stephen
Subject: Conversation
Level: Medium
Captions: English
Instructions
Step 1
Watch the Video Above
Step 2
Try Creative Conversation With Someone
Step 3
Try Completed Conversation For Help
Step 4
Look Up New Words
Question: What is your biggest challenge when trying to practice English conversation? Please tell me in the comments below!
