Learning objectives

1. Talk about leisure activities

2. Listen for information about plans

 3. Manage phone problems

  4. plan a perfect day
        Sharing 
Part 1

F: I like playing music and going to concerts in my free time. This weekend I’m going to a bar in North London to see my friend’s band. What do you like doing in your free time?
Part 2 What do they like doing in their free time?

M1: I like to keep fit. I like to be very active. I like to do a lot of sport. I also like to see a lot of friends. I like to go to the theater. I like to go and see plays.

W1: I like to read er, books about … crime novels, for example. And I like to go running. And … cos obviously I can’t run when I am at work, so in my free time, I like to do some exercise.

M2: Well, I have two small children so I don’t have much free time. But seeing friends is er, is one of my great pleasures.

M3: I like er, coming up here to London to see galleries and theater, and things like that. Um, I like eating and drinking a lot. Sometimes in restaurants, and sometimes, either having friends around … uh for that, or going to other people’s houses.

W2: I enjoy jazz so I quite like having friends around to listen to the ... listen to some jazz or go out to a jazz club.

W3: I like to do many things in my free time. I love to read. I love to study different things. I’m studying oil painting and different languages now.

M4: I enjoy reading. Um, I enjoy playing the guitar. Um, I also enjoy er, creative writing, um, and watching films.
Part 3 What are they going to do this weekend?

F: What are you going to do this weekend?

M2: This weekend, there is a large camping trip of, of all my son’s school friends. And we’re all going off camping, which is going to be very interesting.

W1: This weekend I’m going to run a half marathon in um, Nottingham for the Robin Hood Festival and raising money for a charity.

M4: I’m going to relax as much as possible after quite a hard week, and quite a stressful week. So I’m gonna possibly watch a film and do very little.

W3: This weekend I am going to try to relax a little. I just completed a long trip.

W2: This weekend I’m going to take my son to football. He plays in a local football team.

M3: This weekend I am going to er, see some friends on Saturday night, and have dinner at their house. And then er, I’m gonna be er, welcoming some friends at our house on Sunday night.

M1: I have a friend, who … It’s her birthday. And I’m going to go to the birthday party on Saturday. And then on Sunday I’m going to go to a barbecue.

Listening Skills 

Listening Practice 

P = Presenter; D = Dominique; R = Rob

P: Let’s see what we’ve got on this week’s £15 challenge. We’re going to send two people out for a night in London, and their challenge is to have a good night out, but not spend more than £15. So, is it possible? Well, we’re going to find out. We’ve asked Dominique and Rob to spend an evening in London, and not spend more than £15. So, let’s speak to Dominique first. Hi, Dominique.

D:  Hi, George.

P: Tell us, Dominique, what are your plans?

D: Well, first of all I’m going to see a free art exhibition at the Tate Modern. I don’t normally like modern art, so I hope it’s OK. Um, then I’m meeting some friends and we’re going to a concert at a pub called The King’s Head. There’s a free band playing and so I only need to pay for my drinks. Afterwards we’re having dinner in Brick Lane where there are lots of Indian restaurants. They’ve told me that if you go to one of the restaurants there at 10 p.m., you can get a free meal. I don’t know if that’s true, but I’m going to try anyway. Then I’m getting the bus home. A taxi is too expensive.

P: That sounds great. Have a good evening, and you can tell us all about it tomorrow. D: I will.

P: Our second volunteer is Rob. Rob, can you tell us about your evening?

R: Yes. I’m starting the evening with a visit to a museum, too. I’m going to the National Gallery  to see the paintings there. They stay open one night a week, and it’s free. Then I’m going to Covent Garden to watch the street entertainers. Um, that’s free, too. And after that, I’m going to watch some comedy. There’s a really good comedy club just near Covent Garden. It’s £8 to get in. I’m not having dinner. There isn’t enough time.

P: Thanks, Rob. Enjoy your evening, and don’t forget to call us …