Free time

LISTENING • A1 • SHORT ANSWERS
Free Time
Listen to the audio, then write short answers (1–4 words) in the boxes.
1
What is her name?
2
After work, what does she usually do?
3
What does she often make at home?
4
What does she often listen to?
5
What does she sometimes watch on her phone?
6
How long does she read an easy book?
7
On which day does she sometimes meet her friend in a café?
8
At the weekend, what does she like doing?

Free time

LISTENING • A1 • TIMELINE

Put the events in order

Choose the correct order (1–6). Then click Check answers. Empty items are not checked.

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David introduces himself and says his free time is in the evening.

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After work, he often goes to the gym two or three times a week.

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When he doesn’t go to the gym, he stays home, plays video games, and cooks something easy.

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On some days, he calls his parents and talks with them.

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At the weekend, he meets his friends (football in the park or a small restaurant) and he prefers quiet places.

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On Sunday, he cleans his room, does his shopping, relaxes, and says free time is important.

Free time

LISTENING • A1 • FILL THE GAPS

Free time

Listen again and type the missing word(s) exactly. Empty answers are not checked.

1

In the evening, she usually watches ___ videos in English.

2

She tries to understand new ___.

3

She writes a few notes in a ___.

4

After that, she often ___ simple pictures.

5

Sometimes she bakes ___.

6

On weekends, she usually goes to the ___ with her sister.

7

They buy a small ___.

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If she stays at home, she cleans her room and then reads a ___.

Free time

🎧 Listening A1 — Free time

Three short scripts about what people do in their free time.

In my free time… I usually / often / sometimes At the weekend… I prefer…
🌿 routines • hobbies

SCRIPT 1

Anna
  • 1

    Hello. My name is Anna.

  • 2

    In my free time, I like simple things.

  • 3

    After work, I usually go home and rest.

  • 4

    I often make tea and listen to music.

  • 5

    Sometimes I watch a short comedy on my phone.

  • 6

    On weekdays, I don’t go out a lot, because I feel tired.

  • 7

    But I always try to do one nice thing.

  • 8

    For example, I read an easy book for ten or fifteen minutes.

  • 9

    On Fridays, I sometimes meet my friend in a café.

  • 10

    We talk and drink coffee.

  • 11

    At the weekend, I have more free time.

  • 12

    I like walking in the park and taking photos.

  • 13

    If the weather is bad, I stay at home and cook pasta or soup.

  • 14

    Free time helps me feel happy and calm.

Hobby words: rest, comedy, café, take photos, weather, calm.

SCRIPT 2

David
  • 1

    Hi. I’m David.

  • 2

    I work during the day, so my free time is in the evening.

  • 3

    After work, I often go to the gym.

  • 4

    I go there two or three times a week.

  • 5

    When I don’t go to the gym, I stay at home and play video games for a little while.

  • 6

    I also like cooking.

  • 7

    I usually make something easy, like eggs, rice, or chicken.

  • 8

    On some days, I call my parents and talk with them.

  • 9

    At the weekend, I meet my friends.

  • 10

    We sometimes play football in the park, or we go to a small restaurant.

  • 11

    I don’t like very noisy places. I prefer quiet time.

  • 12

    On Sunday, I often clean my room, do my shopping, and then relax.

  • 13

    For me, free time is important.

Hobby words: gym, video games, cook, noisy, quiet, relax.

SCRIPT 3

Sofia
  • 1

    Hello. My name is Sofia.

  • 2

    In my free time, I like to learn and relax.

  • 3

    In the evening, I usually watch YouTube videos in English.

  • 4

    I try to understand new words.

  • 5

    I also write a few notes in a notebook.

  • 6

    After that, I like to do something fun.

  • 7

    I often draw simple pictures or listen to calm music.

  • 8

    Sometimes I bake cookies, because I enjoy the smell and the taste.

  • 9

    On weekends, I have more time.

  • 10

    I usually go to the city center with my sister.

  • 11

    We walk around, look at shops, and buy a small snack.

  • 12

    If I stay at home, I clean my room and then I read a short story.

  • 13

    Free time is my quiet time, and I really enjoy it.

Hobby words: notes, draw, bake cookies, snack, short story, enjoy.