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Topic Focus: English Vocabulary for Hobbies

Topic Focus: English Vocabulary for Hobbies

One of the best ways to improve your English is to connect it to your hobbies. Studying grammar and vocabulary can sometimes be boring, but if you're learning English related to what you enjoy, it's much easier to stay excited and motivated.

So this time, we've collected some of our previous articles on different types of activities; if you enjoy any of them, these posts are for you. Read the articles, then practice what you've learned in a lesson with an Engoo tutor!

Words and Expressions Related to Singing

A little boy singing into a microphone protected with a pop shield

Can you "carry a tune"?

There are many different ways to sing, so naturally, there are many different words to talk about it too. This article introduces both vocabulary and several idioms related to singing.

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More Than 'Friends': Recommended TV for English Learners

Many English learners use TV as a study tool. If you need recommendations for television programs to help you improve, this article is full of great examples.

It doesn't matter if you like comedy, romance or sci-fi, there's something for you on this list.

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Essential English Vocabulary for Video Games

Video games have become so popular that some people even play them as a professional sport.

But even if you play just for fun, online games can help you to improve your English and maybe even make friends. Use this list of important words to play and talk about your favorite games more naturally.

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Essential English Vocabulary for Cooking

Two people cutting vegetables on a large table covered with plates of ingredients

Cooking your own meals isn't just a great way to save money, it can also be a creative and rewarding hobby. Read to learn about the English words you'll see in almost any recipe you can find. 

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Bottoms Up! English Expressions for Drinking

Great meals also need great drinks! In this article, you'll not only learn different words for the act of drinking, you'll also learn the vocabulary for different levels of intoxication, as well as some other useful terms. 

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English Vocabulary for Vinyl Record Collectors

A vinyl record spinning on a turntable

What's your favorite way to listen to music? For many people, vinyl records are their first choice — even if they're not as convenient as streaming.

If you're interested in starting a collection of your own, this article will introduce you to the basic vocabulary you need to know.

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Dungeons & Dragons: An Adventurous Way to Improve Your English

Dungeons & Dragons is a "tabletop role-playing game" that requires creativity, imagination and lots of special vocabulary. This article introduces the game as well as some important terms all players should know. Check it out!

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Wrap-up

We hope these articles can help you to learn more about your favorite hobbies — or maybe help you discover a new one. Once you've learned some new words and expressions, find an Engoo tutor with a similar interest and have a chat about it!