Talking about hobbies

When we meet people we often ask about their likes and dislikes. Here are some general questions to ask. .

Asking for information

• Do you have a hobby?
• How do you spend your free time?
• Is there anything that you would like to do in your free time?
• What do you like doing in your free time?
• Have you got a lot of friends?
• What do you do on weekends?
• Do you like to hang out with your friends?

Sports and games

• Can you play tennis / football / cricket / etc.?
• Do you like cricket/ football?
• Are you good at tennis / cricket / football?
• Do you practice tennis / cricket every day?
• Do you enjoy playing tennis / badminton / hockey / etc.?
• How long have you been playing tennis / football / etc.?
• Who do you play tennis / football with?

Books and reading

• Do you like reading?
• Who is your favourite writer?
• What kinds of books do you enjoy reading?

Television, films, music, dance

• Do you watch films? Who is your favourite actor?
• What is your favourite TV program?
• What kind of films do you enjoy?
• Do you like classical music?
• Can you sing / dance?