freetime

enjoy doing sth

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive] 1 to get pleasure from something Sandra enjoys her job in the city. I enjoyed every minute of it. enjoy doing something Young children enjoy helping around the house. enjoy yourself (=be happy in a particular situation) Julia was just starting to enjoy herself. 2 formal to have a particular ability or advantage These workers enjoy a high level of job security enjoyed every minute • He'd enjoyed every minute of it, felt like a real farmer, but now he was tired. • And he thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. • I got a goal and enjoyed every minute of it. • But we were careless and happy and full of fun, and enjoyed every minute of the day. • Steve McFadden, who plays fiery Phil, enjoyed every minute of the dramatic storyline. • I had enjoyed every minute of the past month GRAMMAR: Patterns with enjoy • Enjoy is usually transitive. You enjoy something: I enjoyed the game. Did you enjoy it? ✗Don't say: I enjoyed. | Did you enjoy? • You enjoy doing something: I enjoyed watching the game on TV. • Enjoy is never followed by an infinitive. ✗Don't say: I enjoyed to watch the game on TV. • In informal English, you sometimes use Enjoy! on its own, when saying that you hope someone enjoys something: Here's your pizza. Enjoy!

enjoyable

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/ ●●○ adjective something enjoyable gives you pleasure Games can make learning more enjoyable. an enjoyable experience ► see thesaurus at nice —enjoyably adverb Examples from the Corpus enjoyable • All in all it had been very enjoyable. • This is always an enjoyable afternoon comprising open movement sessions, followed by regional displays. • It was a very enjoyable afternoon. • One way and another it had been a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. • Well, if you want to be like Daria, you probably find the show enjoyable and flattering. • I intend to have a thoroughly enjoyable and lengthy period without paid work. • It can be the most enjoyable and productive. • I try to make my lessons more enjoyable by using games. • Steam and Exmoor are an enjoyable combination

vacation

1 [countable, uncountable] especially American English a holiday, or time spent not working We're planning a vacation in Europe. on vacation He's on vacation this week. We're planning to go on vacation soon. 2 [uncountable] especially American English the number of days, weeks etc that you are allowed as paid holiday by your employer How much vacation do you get at your new job? I think I have four vacation days left. Employees are entitled to four weeks' paid vacation annually. 3 a) [countable] British English one of the periods of time when a university is closed the Christmas/Easter/summer/long vacation b) [countable, uncountable] American English one of the periods of time when a school or university is closed Christmas/spring/summer vacation THESAURUS vacation especially American English, holiday especially British English time you spend away from school or work Are you taking a vacation this summer? We met on holiday in Cyprus. What are you doing in the school holidays? holiday a day that is set by law, when no one has to go to work or school the Thanksgiving holiday New Year's Day is a national holiday. In 2002, there was an extra public holiday to mark the Queen's golden jubilee. the August bank holiday (=day when all the banks and shops are closed - used in British English) break a time when you stop working or studying in order to rest, or a short vacation from school a ten-minute coffee break Lots of college kids come to the beaches during the spring break. leave a time when you are allowed not to work We get four weeks' annual leave (=paid time off work each year). He has been taking a lot of sick leave (=time off work because you are ill) recently. Angela is on maternity leave (= time off work when having a baby). He was given compassionate leave (=time off work because someone close to you has died, is very ill etc) to go to his father's funeral. sabbatical [usually singular] a period when someone, especially a teacher, stops doing their usual work in order to study or travel She was on sabbatical for six months. I'm thinking of taking a sabbatical. furlough a period of time when a soldier or someone working in another country can return to their own country as a holiday While on furlough, he and his girlfriend got married. R & R (rest and relaxation) a holiday, especially one given to people in the army, navy etc after a long period of hard work or during a war Soldiers in Vietnam were taken to Hawaii for R & R. COLLOCATIONS VERBS take/have a vacation We usually take a vacation once a year. go on vacation I'm going on vacation next month. need a vacation You're working too hard. You need a vacation. spend a vacation Where did you spend your vacation? ADJECTIVES/NOUN + VACATION a summer vacation What did you do on your summer vacation? a family vacation We had to cancel the family vacation. a long vacation She decided to take a long vacation. a short vacation a short vacation at the beach a two-week/three-day etc vacation VACATION + NOUN a vacation spot (=a place for a vacation) The island is my favorite vacation spot. a vacation day (=a day away from work on vacation) You could take a sick day or a vacation day. vacation plans (=an idea about what you want to do on your vacation) Do you have any vacation plans this summer? COMMON ERRORS ► Don't say 'have vacation'. Say be on vacation.

What do you do in your free time?

I go camping,I play cards, I do some traveling (I do (quite) a lot of traveling),I collect things(stamps),I go fishing (skiing), I play table tennis (computer games), I do some(quite,a lot of) cooking,I watch tv and DVDs,I spend time with friends, I go to the cinema(to the gym),I play the guitar,I do drawings and painting,I make my own clothes I do some(quite.a lot of) flower arranging Take your parents or children outside for walking. Play indoor games like chess, computer games etc. Go out for walking, running or for other forms of exercise. Take care of the garden you have. You visit your friends and spend time with them. You watch TV, movies or listen to music. You learn something like singing, playing musical instruments, cooking, dancing, sports, art etc. You do some freelancing jobs. You write for your blogs and surf internet. You read books. You visit your relatives. You spend time with your family members, help them completing their household chores etc. You actively participate in social works. You go to the nearby park or open space for fresh air. You have a hobby and you spend time for that.

I maintain some leisure activities

I have classes 5 days in a week, I attend a diploma course on Computing and I do some tuitions as well and all of those activities and my study make my days busy. However, I maintain some leisure activities and in my day-off, I go through a different routine.

constructive leisure time activities

I have that work hard,play hard mentality it's essential for each adult to get constructive leisure time activities

I like to utilise my leisure time

I like to utilise my leisure time and enjoy very much what I do. Reading book is the most prudent investment of leisure time and I learn many things from reading. Maintaining a blog is a great way improving the writing and sharing knowledge and that helps me greatly to explore new things as I need to read a lot to generate ideas to write. The indoor game like chess is a great way of passing time and also helps doing some brainstorming. I take part in the outdoor games to both enjoy the game and to keep my body and mind fresh and fit.

indoor games

I play some indoor games with my friends and family members like chess, computer games etc. If it's an outdoor game, I play with my neighbours or friends.

recreational

adjective UK /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/ US /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/ C2 connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are not working: recreational activities/facilities/interests Recreational fishing is allowed on the river. They provide recreational opportunities for all age groups. recreational use of the seashore The region was transformed into a recreational and cultural resource.

work hard play hard

i think everyone need to refresh their mind by something even if you enjoy your work,study or everything you do if you constantly do the same thing after a while it becomes repetitive and you really need to spend sometimes doing something else just to freshen up i always have that work hard play hard mentality

club

klʌb/ ●●● S1 W1 noun [countable] 1 FOR AN ACTIVITY OR SPORT a) [also + plural verb British English] an organization for people who share a particular interest or enjoy similar activities, or a group of people who meet together to do something they are interested in (For younger people there are various clubs in school where children can learn many activities) rugby/golf/squash etc club Our chess club really needs new members. club for a club for unemployed young people It costs £15 to join the club. She belongs to a local health club. b) the building or place where the members of a particular club meet or play sport We could have dinner at the golf club. ► see thesaurus at organization → country club, fan club, youth club 2 PROFESSIONAL SPORT [also + plural verb British English] especially British English a professional organization including the players, managers, and owners of a sports team Manchester United Football Club GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb? • In meanings 1 and 2, club is usually followed by a singular verb: The club meets on Mondays after school. • In British English, you can also use a plural verb: The club meet on Mondays after school. COLLOCATIONS TYPES OF CLUB a football/tennis/golf etc club There's a football club for the young people in the area. a sports club Why don't you join one of the school sports clubs? a youth club (=for young people) The youth club is on Thursday nights in the village hall. a social club (=where you meet people and talk) Older people may benefit from joining a social club. a health club (=where you go to do physical exercise) The hotel has its own health club with saunas, solarium and work-out equipment. a fan club (=for people who like a particular team, band, person etc) I used to be a member of the Take That fan club. a country club (=a sports and social club, usually in the countryside) Ted was a member of an exclusive country club. VERBS join a club I decided to join the computer club. belong to a club Do you belong to any university clubs or societies? form a club (=start one) It's always possible to form your own club. run a club (=organize one) My Dad helps to run the rowing club. a club welcomes somebody (=is happy to accept new members) The chess club welcomes both beginners and experienced players. CLUB + NOUN a club member/member of a club There's a monthly magazine for club members. club membership Club membership costs £300 per year. a club chairman/president Reg took over as club chairman three years ago, a club secretary For further information about membership, contact the club secretary. a club official (=someone with a position of authority in the club) At this meeting we will elect new club officials.

long weekend

three or more days, including Saturday and Sunday, when you do not have to go to work or school • About half the normal amount of trades took place as traders were reluctant to place bets ahead of the long weekend. • The long weekend also gave me time to myself to rest and ponder on all that had gone and was to come. • During the school year, long weekends are good opportunities to explore together. • Or get an early start on that long weekend commute, then catch up from home. • It had been a long weekend for both of them. • Would you like a long weekend in the country courtesy of Citroën?

capture someone's attention

to make somebody interested in something (capture someone's imagination) to interest someone: Most of the textbooks we looked at were too dull to capture students' attention. ("Television shows are highly formal conglomerations of professional writers, actors, and advertisers, all of whom have done everything they can to capture and keep your attention.)

feel overloaded

when my mind gets tired of thinking to much about my studies and i feel overloaded with all the work that i have there are actually a few hobbies which i take my refuge in them

daunting

ˈdɔːntɪŋ $ ˈdɒːn-/ ●○○ adjective frightening in a way that makes you feel less confident The trip seemed rather daunting for a young girl. (Visiting Cairo, the capital of Egypt and largest Africa's city, can be a daunting experience) He's got the daunting task of following in Ferguson's footsteps. the daunting prospect of asking for a loan ► see thesaurus at difficult • The interview process can be daunting. • Neil was devoted to Claudia, but he found Philip frankly daunting. • Climbing Everest is a daunting challenge for any mountaineer. • A daunting figure came looming out of the night. • Excuses vary from difficulties in obtaining payment to the daunting prospect of completing export documentation. • To give a full picture of this past is a daunting task, not within the scope of this book. • I was faced with the daunting task of learning the whole script in 24 hours. • Steve recently completed the daunting task of photographing 100 leading western philosophers. • Few enterprises, it says, could have been faced with such a daunting task. daunting task • Condensing the novel into a 90 minute script was a daunting task. • But it simply has not measured up to that daunting task. • In my opinion the hardest task on the holding is to overcome inertia, to make a start on the daunting task.

hobby

ˈhɒbi $ ˈhɑː-/ ●●● noun (plural hobbies) [countable] an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time → interest, pastime What are your hobbies? Susan's hobbies include reading, cooking, and drama. Retirement gave him the time to pursue his hobbies. —hobbyist noun [countable] a magazine for aircraft modelling hobbyists Register In everyday English, people often talk about what they do in their free time rather than use the word hobbies: What do you do in your free time? In my free time, I like reading and cooking. THESAURUS hobby an activity that you enjoy, and that you like to spend time doing when you are not working Stamp collecting has been a hobby of mine since I was a child. We had to write an essay about our hobbies. interest something that you are interested in and like doing or talking about Her interests were the same as most young girls - pop music, boys and clothes. pastime especially written something that you do because it is enjoyable or interesting Gardening was her mother's favourite pastime. In England talking about the weather is a national pastime (=something that a lot of people in a country do). passion something that you feel extremely interested in and care a lot about Football was his passion. For the French, food is a passion. pursuit formal an activity that you spend time doing - used especially in the following phrases The hills and lakes are used for a variety of outdoor pursuits. Her son wasn't really interested in academic pursuits. Mountaineering, golfing, and fishing were among his leisure pursuits

leisure

ˈleʒə $ ˈliːʒər/ ●●○ W3 noun [uncountable] (Having some free times is really important for every one of us. In fact, the free times help remove the stress refresh our mind. Consequently, we can focus on our regular activities. Some leisure activities help us rediscover ourselves and get engaged in activities that are helpful for our personal improvement. For instance, I started playing chess with my friends at my free time and this has been proven to be a really great activity later in my life.) time when you are not working or studying and can relax and do things you enjoy Most people now enjoy shorter working hours and more leisure time. Watching television is now the nation's most popular leisure activity. The hotel offers various leisure facilities such as a swimming pool and sauna. The leisure industry (=the business of providing leisure activities) is now an important part of the economy. ► see thesaurus at fun COLLOCATIONS LEISURE + NOUN leisure time They spend much of their leisure time with their grandchildren. a leisure activity/interest Many people have little time after work for leisure activities. leisure pursuits formal (=leisure activities) Ask about his hobbies and leisure pursuits. a leisure centre/complex (=a place where you can play sports etc) The local leisure centre has a swimming pool and a sauna. leisure facilities (=different places where you can play sports etc) The leisure facilities in the town are very good. the leisure industry/sector The leisure sector has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years. a leisure group (=a group of companies in the leisure industry) The leisure group reported record profits last year.

pastime

ˈpɑːstaɪm $ ˈpæs-/ ●○○ noun [countable] something that you do because you think it is enjoyable or interesting → hobby Reading was her favourite pastime. • As a pastime, keeping and riding horses has always been very expensive. • No doubt it was a deadly pastime in those years. • His favourite pastimes were shooting and golf.

popular

ˈpɒpjələ $ ˈpɑːpjəposlər/ ●●● S2 W1 adjective 1 liked by a lot of people OPP unpopular Hilary was popular at school. (Popular hobbies include sport,playing musical instruments,computers,listening to music,cooking and collecting different things) a popular holiday resort Coffee is probably the most popular drink in the world. hugely/enormously/immensely etc popular Guerrero's music is hugely popular in Latin America. popular with/among The president is very popular with Jewish voters. 2 [only before noun] done by a lot of people in a society, group etc the closest popular vote in U.S. presidential history The government has little popular support among women voters. Kaplan's latest recording has received considerable popular acclaim (=it is liked by a lot of people). popular belief/opinion/view (=a belief, opinion etc that a lot of people have) a survey of Hispanic-American popular opinion Contrary to popular belief (=in spite of what many people believe), gorillas are basically shy, gentle creatures. a popular movement for democracy 3 [only before noun] relating to ordinary people, or intended for ordinary people Wintour's writing is full of references to American popular culture. Steele was ridiculed by the popular press. → pop music COLLOCATIONS - Meaning 1: liked by a lot of people ADVERBS very popular She was a very popular teacher. extremely popular The restaurant is extremely popular, owing to its high standard of food. highly popular (=extremely popular) a highly popular radio station immensely/hugely/enormously popular His plays were immensely popular. wildly popular (=extremely popular - used especially about something that excites people) These bands are wildly popular in Cuba. phenomenally popular (=extremely popular, to a degree that is surprising or unusual) Still her books remain phenomenally popular. increasingly popular Business management courses are increasingly popular. universally popular (=liked by everyone) Some foods are universally popular. enduringly/perennially popular (=always popular) His most enduringly popular film is 'Singin' in the Rain'. genuinely popular He became Russia's first genuinely popular politician in a long time. THESAURUS popular liked by a lot of people a popular restaurant Marmaris is one of Turkey's most popular tourist destinations. His films were hugely popular. well-liked used about someone who many people like He is an experienced and well-liked member of the team. Stein is well-respected and well-liked by the troops. big/huge [not before noun] informal very popular, especially in a particular place The band are big in Europe. Apparently this type of game is huge in Japan. hot informal someone or something that is hot, is very popular or fashionable and everyone wants to use them, see them, buy them etc one of this year's hottest fashion trends a hot young singer from Nashville SOMETHING THAT IS POPULAR bestseller a book that a lot of people buy His prize-winning book 'A Year in Provence' became an international bestseller. blockbuster a film that a lot of people watch, especially an exciting film a Hollywood blockbuster a blockbuster movie hit something such as a song, show, or film which is very popular and successful The band played all their old hits. The film was a box-office hit (=a lot of people went to see it at the cinema). She stars in ABC's hit show 'Desperate Housewives'. sell-out a concert, sports event etc which so many people want to see that all the tickets are sold The concert was a sell-out. the band's sell-out tour of the US cult movie/band/figure etc a film, band, person etc that has become very popular and fashionable with a particular group of people a cult TV programme craze something that suddenly becomes popular, so that a lot of people do it, buy it etc the latest dance craze that has been sweeping the US the craze for ultra expensive designer jeans fad informal something that is very popular for a short time - used about something that you disapprove of, which you do not think will last for very long Most diets are just fads. I think it's a passing fad. COLLOCATIONS - Meaning 2: done by a lot of people in a society, group etc NOUNS popular support There was widespread popular support for the new law. popular demand She will be performing here again next month, by popular demand. popular belief/opinion Contrary to popular belief, cats are solitary animals. the popular view The popular view bears little relation to the known facts. a popular misconception (=a wrong idea that many people have) There is a popular misconception that the town is at the most northerly tip of the country. the popular vote He won the presidency with almost 86 percent of the popular vote. the popular imagination The characters in the series failed to catch the popular imagination.

singing

ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ noun [uncountable] the activity of producing musical sounds with your voice He entered the Royal College of Music to study singing. (I have many hobbies such as cooking,reading,drawing and singing in the shower my favorite is drawing it's wonderful to see pictures appearing on paper )

gardening

ˈɡɑːdnɪŋ $ ˈɡɑːr-/ noun [uncountable] the activity of working in a garden, growing plants, cutting a lawn etc → horticulture I might do a bit of gardening this afternoon. gardening gloves/tools/equipment etc (Russian people have many hobbies.older people enjoy gardening,fishing and repairing cars) • They included taking lessons for her advanced driving test, watercolour painting and gardening. • Originally it had, perhaps, been moated, though now the remains of Edwardian gardening prevailed.

interest

ˈɪntrɪst/ ●●● S2 W1 noun 1 [singular, uncountable] if you have an interest in something or someone, you want to know or learn more about them interest in My parents encouraged my interest in science. I'd recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in jazz. Ben has shown an interest in learning French. My mother had never expressed any interest in the garden. Babies soon begin to take an interest in the world around them. John appeared to have no interest in girls. I watched the first few episodes, but soon lost interest. The last round of bidding aroused considerable interest. Our survey reveals a disturbing lack of interest in teacher training. I read your article with great interest. 2 [countable usually plural] an activity that you enjoy doing or a subject that you enjoy studying His interests include walking and golf. As a biologist, my main interest has been human genetics. Her outside interests (=interests that are not part of her work) were numerous. 3 [uncountable] a quality or feature of something that attracts your attention or makes you want to know more about it A Persian rug will add colour and interest to your hallway. be of (no) interest (to somebody) (=be interesting or not interesting to someone) It's a book that will be of interest to a wide range of readers. What you do in your private life is of no interest to me. art galleries, museums and other places of interest topics of general interest (=that everyone wants to know about) 4 [uncountable] a) the extra money that you must pay back when you borrow money interest on The interest on the loan is 16% per year. How much are the monthly interest payments? b) money paid to you by a bank or financial institution when you keep money in an account there an account that pays higher interest The more you save, the more interest you'll earn. 5 [countable usually plural, uncountable] the things that bring advantages to someone or something protect/look after/safeguard somebody's interests The regulations were introduced in order to safeguard the interests of local fishing communities. be in somebody's (best) interest(s) (to do something) (=be the best thing for someone) The court decided that it was in the girl's best interests to remain with her grandparents. have somebody's (best) interests at heart (=care about someone and want to do what is best for them) He has your best interests at heart, you know. We've got to balance economic interests and environmental interests COLLOCATIONS VERBS have an interest in something Steve has a keen interest in bird-watching. show interest in something He had shown great interest in her work. express an interest in something (=say that you are interested in something) A number of well-known film directors have expressed interest in the script. take an interest in something (=be interested in something) Jacky first took an interest in golf when he was about six years old. have no interest in something Andy had no interest in politics. lose interest in something (=stop being interested) Tilda had lost interest in what was being said. arouse/generate/attract interest (=make people interested) This extraordinary story has aroused interest in many quarters. feign interest (=pretend to be interested) Ted scanned the report, feigning interest. interest grows Interest in the project has steadily grown. interest wanes (=becomes less) When his initial interest waned, the teacher paid more attention to him. ADJECTIVES great interest The government has shown great interest in the idea. enormous/intense interest (=very great) This tournament has created enormous interest. considerable/strong/keen interest The results of their work will be of considerable interest. special/particular interest Natural history was a special interest of his. a personal interest in something He took a personal interest in the lives of his workers. renewed interest (=starting again after it had stopped) There has been a renewed interest in abstract painting in recent years. a consuming interest (=a very strong feeling of interest) Roland had a consuming interest in cricket. a long-term/abiding interest (=an interest you have had for a long time) She has had a long-term interest in antiques. PHRASES a lot of interest There has been a lot of interest in the story. a great deal of interest (=a lot of interest) The exhibition has generated a great deal of interest. a lack of interest The show was cancelled due to a lack of interest on the part of the public.

Shooting

ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ ●●○ noun 1 [countable] a situation in which someone is injured or killed by a gun His brother was killed in a shooting incident last year. the accidental shooting of a child 2 [uncountable] the sport of shooting animals and birds with guns the grouse shooting season The shooting party set off shortly before dawn. 3 [uncountable] the process of taking photographs or making a film We had two weeks of rehearsals before shooting began. (I like listening to rock and classical music.i also like playing football with my friends but my favorite hobby is shooting and I'm quite good at it

recreation

ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/ ●●○ noun [countable, uncountable] an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement → hobby, pastime, leisure His only recreations are drinking beer and watching football. the provision of recreation facilities (=places or equipment for people to use to enjoy themselves) recreation ground/area/room a recreation area for children to play in ► see thesaurus at fun —recreational adjective recreational activities • They see the outdoors as a recreation activity, not a job opportunity. • The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department operates a full-service recreation center 24 hours a day, for people who work odd shifts. • The directors of finance, human resources and the parks and recreation departments would no longer need this approval. • The afternoons at the conference were left free for recreation.