Advanced English Listening Practice | Can YOU Understand? | Hobbies (with Subtitles)

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Want to describe your free time naturally and confidently? Whether it’s hobbies, weekends, or relaxing, this lesson will help you understand native speakers better and talk about your free time fluently! 🇬🇧 🇺🇸Watch all podcast episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYqc6KY_Db4-fV7F06af1FkW📖 Key Phrases from the Lesson🗓️ Talking About Free Time During the Work Week • I try to wind down in the evening by reading a book. (To wind down = To relax after a busy day) • Some people like to hit the gym straight after work. (To hit the gym = To go to the gym) • I like to put on a podcast and cook dinner. (To put on = To start playing music, a video, or a podcast) • I wish I had more time in the evening. (To wish = To express regret or desire) • Do you wanna head to the pub after work? (To head to = To go to a place)📆 Weekend Plans – Asking & Answering • What are you doing this weekend? (Using present continuous for future plans) • Do you have any plans for the weekend? (Common way to ask about weekend plans) • I’m looking forward to the weekend. (To look forward to = To be excited about something) • I often take it easy on Sunday mornings. (To take it easy = To relax and do little activity*) • Let’s hang out this weekend! (To hang out = To spend time casually with friends*)💤 Catching Up on Rest • I like to catch up on sleep at the weekend. (To catch up on sleep = To sleep more to recover lost sleep) • I like to have a lie-in on Sundays. (To have a lie-in [UK] / To sleep in [US] = To wake up late) 🍽️ Weekend Food Traditions – UK vs. US • In the UK, Sunday roast dinners are a tradition. (Sunday roast = Traditional British Sunday meal with roast meat and vegetables) • In the US, people love going out for brunch on Sundays. (Brunch = A meal between breakfast and lunch)🌞 Talking About Holidays & Vacations • I’m taking a few days off next month. (To take time off = To not work for a period of time) • I’ve been working non-stop—I need a break! (To work non-stop = To work without breaks) • Have you ever bee