ESL, English, Advanced, Hobbies, Hobby, Vocabulary

1. PEOPLE & THEIR
HOBBIES
People vocabulary

2. This slang word describes people who often enjoy sitting
and eating on their couch while watching TV or movies.

3. A COUCH POTATO
“What did you do this weekend?” “I was a total couch potato. I just watched a lot
of movies at home and ordered food delivery.”

4. This noun is a name to describe a person who is very passionate
about a hobby (especially sports).
These men football __________
This woman is a ____ of gardening

5. A Fan
“John is a fan of skydiving. He has jumped out of an airplane over 100 times!”

6. This noun describes a man or woman who is passionate about
outdoor activities (fishing, hiking, hunting, mountain climbing, etc.)
• These people usually have very good
“survival skills”. They can make a fire,
build shelter, and hunt for food.

7. Bear Grylls is a famous outdoorsman; he has a TV show to teach viewers how to
survive living outdoors.
An Outdoorsman

8. This is a name for people who love to stay at home. They would
rather stay home than go out in their free time.
• This hobby is predominately played
by boys/men.

9. A Homebody
“Do you want to go shopping and
to the cinema tomorrow?”
“No thanks, I’d prefer to just relax at my house.
I’m a real homebody on the weekends.”

10. This is a nickname for people who are the opposite of a
homebody. They really love going out and meeting new people.
* These people can often be described as “talkative”

11. A Social Butterfly
Karen is wonderful at meeting new people and introducing herself. She’s a
natural social butterfly, and so she knows almost everyone.

12. This is a nickname for people who use their free time to help
others in need. They often volunteer.

13. A Do-Gooder
“Jane is a great person, and she’s the biggest do-gooder I know. She’s always using
her free time to help other people.

14. This is a nickname for someone who LOVES to watch movies
and they know a lot about film history, actors and information
about different kinds of movies.

15. A Movie Buff

16. This is name for a man or woman who is skilled at repairing
things around the house. They are comfortable using tools
(hammer, screwdrivers, saw)
• These people rarely need to call professional people to repair something
in their house.

17. A Handyman
“My washing machine is broken… I wish my husband were a handyman, but
he’s not. Now, we need to hire a repairman to fix it!”

18. Paris Hilton is known for being a
___________
This is nickname for someone who goes out to bars and clubs
often. They usually drink alcohol, dance, and have fun with
their friends late at night.
In HCMC, Apocalypse Now is a popular
club for _____________

19. A Party Animal
Prince Harry is known for being a party animal. There are many paparazzi photos
of his late-night partying.

20. ACTIVE HOBBIES

22. Kayaking

24. Skateboarding

26. Snowboarding

28. Rock Climbing

30. Skydiving

32. Jet Skiing

34. Bungee Jumping

36. Running / Jogging

38. “Working out”
Exercising

40. Billiards / Pool

42. Darts

44. Ping Pong / Table Tennis

46. Ice Skating

48. Volleyball

49. Weight Training
Weight Lifting

50. Quiet / Creative Hobbies

52. Knitting

54. Playing an Instrument
Musician

56. Gardening

58. Cooking

60. Crafting

62. Writing

64. Watching YouTUBE