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 8 sample

41 words · Source-reported band

In my free time, I like to listen to music, preferably reggae, jazz, or classical music. I also enjoy watching movies, especially sci-fi movies. I like to listen to audiobooks, read some books, and then go out with friends or family.

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Band 8 sample

46 words · Source-reported band

In my free time, I genuinely delight in immersing myself in books. Reading is my preferred pastime, and it offers a unique joy that I often find lacking in other activities. Consequently, I dedicate a substantial amount of my leisure hours to exploring various literary genres.

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Band 8 sample

154 words · Source-reported band

Well, I gravitate towards solitary activities in my free time, like reading books, taking strolls, solving puzzles, listening to calming music, or gardening to recharge my batteries and lift my spirits. When I do these activities, I can take my mask off and be myself without external expectations, leading to a great sense of tranquility. Reading is particularly enjoyable for me, as it allows me to escape into diffe…

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