PEOPLE & THEIR HOBBIESPeople vocabulary

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

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.”

This noun is a name to describe a person who is very passionateabout a hobby (especially sports).

These men football __________This woman is a ____ of gardening

A Fan

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

This noun describes a man or woman who is passionate aboutoutdoor 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.

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

An Outdoorsman

This is a name for people who love to stay at home. They wouldrather stay home than go out in their free time.

• This hobby is predominately playedby boys/men.

A Homebody

“Do you want to go shopping andto the cinema tomorrow?”

“No thanks, I’d prefer to just relax at my house.I’m a real homebody on the weekends.”

This is a nickname for people who are the opposite of ahomebody. They really love going out and meeting new people.

* These people can often be described as “talkative”

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.

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

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.

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

A Movie Buff

This is name for a man or woman who is skilled at repairingthings 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.

A Handyman

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

Paris Hilton is known for being a___________

This is nickname for someone who goes out to bars and clubsoften. They usually drink alcohol, dance, and have fun withtheir friends late at night.

In HCMC, Apocalypse Now is a popularclub for _____________

A Party Animal

Prince Harry is known for being a party animal. There are many paparazzi photosof his late-night partying.

ACTIVE HOBBIES

Kayaking

Skateboarding

Snowboarding

Rock Climbing

Skydiving

Jet Skiing

Bungee Jumping

Running / Jogging

“Working out”Exercising

Billiards / Pool

Darts

Ping Pong / Table Tennis

Ice Skating

Volleyball

Weight TrainingWeight Lifting

Quiet / Creative Hobbies

Knitting

Playing an InstrumentMusician

Gardening

Cooking

Crafting

Writing

Watching YouTUBE