Part 1 · · 15 samples

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

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Ideas to explore

  • Explain how an extra lesson after school affects the amount of free time you have.
  • Describe whether your schedule leaves time for hobbies or other activities, without adding activities you do not actually do.
  • Conclude by summarising how full your routine is at the moment.

Suggested structure

  1. Begin with the after-school lesson and where it takes place.
  2. Explain that attending it limits your free time.
  3. Clarify whether you have time for other activities.
  4. End with a brief summary of your current routine.
Useful vocabulary & examples
attend an extra lesson
go to an additional class or study session

After my school lesson, I attend an extra lesson.

have no free time
have no time available for leisure

Because of my lessons, I have no free time.

other activities
things to do apart from the main activity being discussed

I don't have time for other activities.

a full schedule
a routine with little or no unoccupied time

My schedule is full with school and an extra lesson.

Sample answers

Band 6 sample

40 words · Source-reported band

What I enjoy doing in my free time, actually, is painting and playing video games like League of Legends. But now, I don't find a specific thing to do. I'm searching for something fun to do in my free time.

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Band 6 sample

163 words · Source-reported band

I love watching movies, and it's the activity I choose when I have free time. To be honest, I don't have too much free time; therefore, I prefer videos like stand-up comedy or reviews. I love the reviews because they help me understand the plot of a movie in maybe one or two hours instead of spending two hours watching the whole film. This way, I can quickly decide if I want to watch the movie later or not. Besides …

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Band 6 sample

49 words · Source-reported band

During my free time, I enjoy laying low at home, and I usually like to clean the house to feel some order and relax. I also like to read novels on my phone and browse social media like Instagram or TikTok. That's how I typically enjoy my free time.

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