Hobbies aren't fun anymore?
ESL Lesson PlansHobbies aren't fun anymore?

Hobbies aren't fun anymore?

B1 ESL video lesson exploring how hobbies are changing in the age of productivity culture and social media. Students develop listening comprehension, discuss leisure and work-life balance, and learn useful vocabulary related to hobbies, motivation, and personal interests.

Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Discuss the questions.

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What hobby do you enjoy, and why do you like it?
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How do you usually spend your free time after work or school?
3
What happens when a hobby starts to feel like work?
4
Why do some people feel guilty about relaxing or doing nothing?
5
How does social media change the way people enjoy their hobbies?
2

Match the phrases with their meanings.

3

Watch the video and answer the questions.

4

Watch the video again and answer the questions.

5

Discuss the questions.

6

Write a short social media post (80-100 words) encouraging people to enjoy a hobby simply for pleasure.

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