EASY English Learning: Sports Invitation & Side Hustle (A1-A2 Lesson 18)
Welcome to Lesson 18 of our English learning podcast with Lukas and Anna! Today, we are exploring how to talk about your
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Hello everyone. Welcome back to our English podcast. I am Lucas and I am Anna. We are happy you are here for lesson 18. Today we talk about hobbies and free time.
Good. Now, let's talk about how often we do our hobbies.
Now, let's talk about the second part. Sports and outdoor activities.
Swimming is good exercise and fun. What about you? I like to play soccer with my friends.

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📖 Vocabulary
Key vocabulary from this episode with part of speech, meaning, and example sentences. Practice along with the video above.
A period of time when you do not use electronic devices like phones or computers.
I am going to do a digital detox this weekend.
A small business you do in your free time to earn extra money.
She has a side hustle selling handmade jewelry.
| Word | Type | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hobby | noun | An activity you enjoy doing in your free time. | My hobby is reading books. |
| free time | noun | Time when you are not working or studying. | I like to play games in my free time. |
| relax | verb | To rest and stop worrying. | Reading helps me to relax. |
| creative | adjective | Involving new ideas or imagination. | Painting is a creative hobby. |
| equipment | noun | The things you need for a particular activity. | You need a racket for tennis. |
| invite | verb | To ask someone to come to an event or place. | I want to invite my friend to my party. |
| socializing | noun | Spending time with friends or other people. | I enjoy socializing with my colleagues. |
| digital detox | phrase | A period of time when you do not use electronic devices like phones or computers. | I am going to do a digital detox this weekend. |
| side hustle | phrase | A small business you do in your free time to earn extra money. | She has a side hustle selling handmade jewelry. |
| gardening | noun | The activity of growing plants and flowers. | Gardening is a relaxing hobby. |
✏️ Exercises
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I like to ___ books in my free time. It helps me relax.
What do you need to play tennis?
When it rains, I like to watch TV or play ___ games.
What is a 'weekend getaway'?
A ___ dinner is when everyone brings a dish to share.
Which of these is a 'niche hobby'?
A ___ detox is when you stay away from electronic devices.
What is a 'side hustle'?
I enjoy ___ in the mountains when the weather is nice.
What does 'socializing' mean?
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