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Transcript
Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!
Do you know what to say when you talk about your personal interests? Listen out for useful language for talking about personal interests. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.
Emir: Hi, Paul. I made you a cup of tea. Just how you like it, milk and two sugars.
Paul: Oh, thanks, Emir.
Emir: You're welcome. So what do you do when you're not working?
Paul: Oh, umm, not much. I'm always really tired in the evenings and at weekends.
Emir: Haven't you got any hobbies?
Paul: Well, I've recently started doing meditation.
Emir: I didn't know you did meditation. I do too!
Paul: Oh, right. So, um, how often do you practise?
Emir: Most mornings usually, but if it's really busy, then sometimes it's hard to find time.
Paul: Yeah, I know what you mean. I normally meditate once or twice a week. I never have enough time to do it more than that.
Emir: What are you doing now?
Paul: Nothing much, just drinking my tea …
Ana: Hello again! Now that's something you don't see in the office every day! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for talking about your personal interests? Listen to me and then repeat.
What do you do when you're not working?
I didn't know you did meditation.
I do too!
How often do you practise?
Most mornings, usually.
Sometimes it's hard to find time.
I normally meditate once or twice a week.
I never have enough time.
Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you talk about your personal interests in English. Bye for now!
When I am not working, I usually playing cricket or football. It make me fit and healthy. besides, something I spend that time in Facebook
I'm currently studying English these days in order to prepare for the IELTS exam. I hope I can pass it on my first attempt after two months of studying.
well I recently start learning English but before that I read book and hours riding.
Usually, I study, read, listening to music and playing with my daughter.
I recently started learning English. I attended the class in the evening. I practice almost every day and I also study on Youtube and websites.
I don't work for the moment, but I an a student, in my free time I read books, watch asian drama and do yoga.
When I'm not working I ride the bike and take photographs. Sometimes I like tobe just walking without any targets.
When I am not working, I usually spend my time with relatives. Often, I go for a walk, read books and watch films. I like spending my free time in a healthy way because it is essential for me.
I am always really tired after a long day of working, so I’ve recently started going cycling to help me relax. I practise most evenings and sometimes in the mornings. But if it’s really busy, it’s hard to find the time.
me too. I think the cycling is very noiosy and hard. I'm very bad at it too!