How to Talk About Your Hobbies in English — Dialogue Practice / 英語で趣味について話そう
Use simple English to talk about your hobbies. Practice with three real conversations — at a café, at the office, and on a flight — then try it yourself.
Study the materials below, then start.
1. Introduction / はじめに
Hobbies reveal your personality and passion. Talking about what you love doing in your free time is one of the most natural ways to connect with people in English.
趣味はあなたの個性と情熱を表します。自由な時間に何が好きかを話すことは、英語で人とつながる最も自然な方法の一つです。
When will you use this? / いつ使う場面があるの？
- Meeting new people: 初対面の人と共通の興味を見つけるとき。
- Language exchange: 趣味を通じてペンパルと仲よくなるとき。
- Job interviews: 「趣味は何ですか?」と聞かれたとき。
- Social media: 英語のプロフィールや自己紹介文を書くとき。
2. Core Language Pattern / 基本の型
The Core Template / テンプレート
1. My main hobby is [hobby].
2. I [do it] [how often].
3. I enjoy it because [reason].
3. Natural Tips / 自然さのポイント
- Tip 1: Give a vivid detail — ✅ "I paint watercolours, mostly landscapes and cityscapes."
- Tip 2: Share how it makes you feel — ✅ "It helps me unwind after a long day."
- Tip 3: Ask back — ✅ "Do you have any hobbies? What do you enjoy doing?"