Basic English Skills: Hobbies

UC Davis uses hobbies to connect vocabulary with the sentences learners need for everyday conversation. The course combines receptive practice with speaking and writing. Its focused theme makes it useful for learners who want to describe activities before moving to less familiar topics.

What you will learn

• Describe a hobby using basic English.
• Practice reading and listening in context.
• Write short sentences about personal interests.

Who this suits

Beginners seeking everyday English practice with a familiar topic.

Before you enroll

The teaching language is English, so preview the explanations as well as the exercises. Course completion does not establish a particular proficiency score. Leave time for speaking and writing practice with feedback beyond watching the videos.

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Put it into practice

Prepare a fictional hobby profile and turn it into a short spoken introduction with two follow-up questions.

Source and review

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