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Here are some different ways to talk about your hobbies and interests to slip into conversation in speaking exams to earn extra points.
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FCE |
CAE |
| I like ………………………….. | I’m keen on / fond of………………………. |
| I like / enjoy + action
I like swimming. I enjoy playing the guitar. I like travelling. |
I’m a keen / avid + noun
I’m a keen swimmer. I’m an avid guitarist. I’m an avid traveller. |
| I like reading. | I’m a (bit of a) bookworm.
I’m an avid reader |
| I like / am interested in cinema / music / history / art / etc. | I’m a (bit of a) film / music / history / art buff. |
| I like computers. | I’m a (bit of a) computer geek. |
| I like shopping. | I’m a (bit of a) shopaholic. |
| I work a lot. | I’m a (bit of a) workaholic. |
| I like dangerous sports | I’m a bit of a risk taker / adrenalin junky / daredevil. |
| I like relaxing at the weekend. | I like to recharge my batteries at the weekend.
I like to get away from the hustle and bustle of my job / school / the city. |
| I can’t remember the word for….. | The word is on the tip of my tongue
The word escapes me at the moment but…. |
| I’m addicted to (chocolate, a television series) | I’m hooked on |
| (Girls) I like shopping, make-up, fashion and romantic comedies. | I’m a (bit of a) girly girl. |
| (Boys) I like sport, beer, and women. | I’m a (bit of a) man’s man. |
| I’m very fit. | I’m in tip top condition. |
| I don’t drink alcohol | I’m teetotal. |
| I am / was very good at school. | I am / was a teacher’s pet / top of my class at school. |
| I need English for my course / job. | English is a requirement of my course / job. |
| I need English for my career | If you want to get ahead in life you need English. |
| I’ve been studying English for a long time. | I’ve been studying English for ages.
I’ve been studying English for as long as I can remember. |
| I speak English every day at Uni / work. | English is an essential / key part of my everyday life. |