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Free-Time Activities

This document from www.SpeakRealEnglish.com provides definitions and examples for common phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions used to describe hobbies, activities, and social interactions in English. Some key phrases explained include "play in a band", "play cards", "watch a film", "take part in an activity", "be keen on", "hang out", "chill out", "get together", "kick a football around", and "take up a new hobby". The document helps English language learners understand common colloquial ways to discuss leisure activities and spending time with others.

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Free-Time Activities

This document from www.SpeakRealEnglish.com provides definitions and examples for common phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions used to describe hobbies, activities, and social interactions in English. Some key phrases explained include "play in a band", "play cards", "watch a film", "take part in an activity", "be keen on", "hang out", "chill out", "get together", "kick a football around", and "take up a new hobby". The document helps English language learners understand common colloquial ways to discuss leisure activities and spending time with others.

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Play in a band Play cards


= play a musical instrument or sing in = play a card-game with other people
a group (players)

“He plays in a heavy metal band.” “I like playing cards but I can't play
poker.”

Play chess Play pool / darts


= chess is a game where you move = both pool and darts are games you
“pieces” on a board can play in a pub

“Can you play chess?” “Do you fancy playing pool?”

Watch a film / movie / TV Take part in an activity


= you watch something on a screen = do an activity with other people

“They like watching films at the “Do you ever take part in sporting
weekend.” activities?”

Do something for fun Be keen on


= do something just for pleasure = enjoy doing something

“He's keen on playing tennis.”


“They go hill-walking for fun.”
Be a fan of Hang out (with)
= like doing something a lot = spend time with someone

“At the weekend I like to hang out


“She's a great fan of outdoors sports.” with my friends.”

Chill out Get together


= relax = meet

“This weekend I'm just going to chill “A group of us are going to get
out.” together for drinks.”

Come round Get up to


= come to someone's house = do

“What did you get up to at the


“Why don't you come round later?” weekend?”

Catch up with Kick (a football) around


= get the latest news = play an informal game of football

“The kids often go to the park to kick


“It was so nice to catch up with her.” a football around.”
Take in a play / exhibition Set up a club
= go to a play / exhibition = start a club

“When they go to London they often “My friends want to set up a book
take in a couple of plays.” club.”

Be into Take up a new hobby


= be interested in something = start a new hobby

“She's really into stamp-collecting.” “He's only recently taken up


gardening.”

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