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Hello everyone, and welcome back to Chill English Channel.
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I'm Sophia, and I'm really happy you are here with us today.
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And I'm Jake.
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It's great to have you with us again.
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We always imagine you listening somewhere comfortable, maybe at home, in your room, on the bus, or walking outside.
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Yes, and wherever you are, we hope this episode feels calm, friendly, and easy to follow.
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Today we are talking about a simple and enjoyable topic.
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We're going to talk about our favorite hobbies on the weekend, and we will do it in natural English that is good for B1 to B2 learners.
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This topic is useful because hobbies are part of real life.
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When people meet new friends, start a conversation, or talk with co-workers, they often ask about free time.
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That is true.
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A simple question like, what do you usually do on weekends, can open a very nice conversation.
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And you don't need very difficult English to answer it.
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You just need clear phrases, natural sentences, and a little confidence.
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So while you listen, try to notice how we talk about hobbies, feelings, routines, and personal preferences.
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Before we go deeper, we want to give you a simple question to think about.
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Yes, here is the question.
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What is one hobby you really enjoy on the weekend.
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Maybe your hobby is relaxing at home with a book, a movie, or a cup of tea.
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Maybe you enjoy going outside, walking in the park, playing sports, or meeting friends.
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Maybe your favorite hobby is cooking something delicious, learning a new skill, or listening to music while cleaning your room.
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Or maybe your hobby is simply doing nothing for a while, which can also be very important.
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Yes, sometimes doing nothing is not lazy.
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Sometimes it is recovery.
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I agree.
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After a busy week, our brain and body need time to breathe.
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So today we are not only making a list of hobbies.
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We are also talking about why hobbies matter.
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A hobby is an activity you do because you enjoy it, not because someone forces you to do it.
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Exactly.
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A hobby gives you pleasure, relaxation, energy, or even a sense of progress.
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Some hobbies are quiet, like reading, drawing, writing, or gardening.
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Some hobbies are active, like hiking, swimming, dancing, or playing football.
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And some hobbies are social, like having coffee with friends, joining a club, or playing board games with family.
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The beautiful thing is that there is no perfect hobby for everyone.
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The best hobby is the one that fits your personality and your life.
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Sophia, I like that idea.
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A hobby does not need to look impressive to other people.
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Yes, if it makes you feel better, calmer, or more alive, then it has value.
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Okay, let's make this more personal.
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Sophia, what is one hobby you really enjoy on the weekend?
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One of my favorite weekend hobbies is going for a long walk, especially in the morning.
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That sounds peaceful.
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Do you walk in a park or just around your neighborhood?
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Usually around my neighborhood, but if I have more time, I go to a park.
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I like walking slowly and noticing small things around me.
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What kind of small things?
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For example, the color of the sky, people buying bread, someone walking with a coffee, or trees moving in the wind.
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That sounds almost like a movie scene.
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Very calm and simple.
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Yes, and that is why I like it.
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During the week, life can feel fast, but on the weekend, walking helps me slow down.
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Do you listen to music or podcasts while you walk?
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Sometimes, yes, but sometimes I walk without listening to anything.
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I just let my mind rest.
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That is interesting.
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Many people feel uncomfortable with silence now.
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Very true.
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We often fill every empty moment with our phones, videos, messages, or music.
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I do that sometimes, too.
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I open my phone to check one message, and 20 minutes later I'm watching a video about how to organize a kitchen I do not have. That is very real.
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The Internet knows how to take our attention.
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So your weekend walk is like a small escape from noise.
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Exactly.
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It gives me fresh air, movement, and quiet thinking time.
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I like that.
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And it's also a hobby that doesn't cost much money.
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Yes, that is another good point.
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Some hobbies need special tools or classes, but walking is simple.
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You just need comfortable shoes and a little time.
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Now I should share one of my weekend hobbies.
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I really enjoy cooking on Saturdays.
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Oh, that is a good one.
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Are you a serious cook or more of a let's-see-what-happens cook?
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I am definitely a let's-see-what-happens cook.
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That sounds dangerous but exciting.
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Sometimes it is delicious and sometimes it becomes a learning experience.
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That is a polite way to say it goes wrong sometimes.
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Exactly.
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But I enjoy the process.
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I like choosing ingredients, cutting vegetables, adding spices, and smelling the food while it cooks.
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Cooking can be very relaxing when you're not in a hurry.
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Yes.
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During the week, I often eat something quick because I'm busy, but on the weekend, I can take my time.
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What do you like to cook most?
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I like making pasta, soup, rice dishes, and sometimes breakfast food in the afternoon.
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Breakfast food in the afternoon is one of life's small joys.
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Absolutely.
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Pancakes at 3 o'clock can improve almost any weekend.
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Do you usually cook alone or with other people?
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Usually alone, but sometimes with friends.
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Cooking with friends can be fun because everyone has a different style.
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Yes, one person follows the recipe carefully, and another person says, just add more cheese.
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And honestly, the second person is often right.
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So for you, cooking is not only about eating, it is also about creativity.
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Exactly.
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Cooking lets me create something with my hands.
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At the end I can see it, smell it, and share it.
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That is a good phrase, create something with your hands.
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Yes, and I think many people need that feeling.
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We spend so much time looking at screens that doing something physical feels refreshing.
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That is a useful word, refreshing.
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It means something Giving gives you new energy, or makes you feel better.
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For example, a quiet walk can be refreshing.
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And cooking a nice meal can also be refreshing, especially if the kitchen does not become a disaster.
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That part is not guaranteed.
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Let's talk about how people can describe their hobbies in English.
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Many learners know the basic sentence, my hobby is reading, or I like football.
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Those sentences are correct, but we can make them more natural and detailed.
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For example, instead of only saying, I like walking, you can say, I usually go for a long walk on Saturday mornings because it helps me clear my mind.
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That sounds much more natural.
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It gives the activity, the time, and the reason.
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Yes, a good answer often includes three parts.
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What you do, when you do it, and why you enjoy it.
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Let's give another example.
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I enjoy cooking on the weekend because I can take my time and try new recipes.
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Very good.
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And if you want to sound even more conversational, you can add a personal detail.
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Like, sometimes the food is great, and sometimes it's a little strange, but I still enjoy it.
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That makes the answer feel real and human.
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And it also gives the other person something to ask about.
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Exactly.
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They might ask, what do you like to cook?
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Or what was the strangest thing you made?
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I do not want to answer that question publicly.
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Now everyone is curious.
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Let's just say there was one soup that looked confused.
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A confused soup.
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That is a very special dish.
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It had too many ideas in one bowl.
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That is actually a good lesson for hobbies, too.
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Sometimes we try many things before we find what really fits us.
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Yes, and that's normal.
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You don't need to choose one hobby forever.
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Your hobbies can change with your age, your schedule, your energy, and even your mood.
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When I was younger, I wanted exciting hobbies all the time.
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I wanted noise, movement, and people. And now?
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Now I still like people, but I also really enjoy a quiet evening with good food and no plans.
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That is an important change.
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Many people feel their hobbies become quieter as they get older, and that is completely okay.
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Yes, and sometimes quieter hobbies are exactly what we need after a busy week.
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Let's talk about another popular weekend hobby, watching movies or TV shows.
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That is a very common one.
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Some people feel guilty about it, but I think it depends on how you do it.
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I agree.
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If you watch something because you enjoy it and it helps you relax, that can be a nice hobby.
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But if you watch for six hours and then feel tired, heavy, and confused about your life, maybe that is a different situation.
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Yes, there is a big difference between relaxing and disappearing into the sofa.
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That is a good way to say it.
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Relaxing gives you energy back.
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into the sofa takes your energy away.
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For English learners, movies and shows can also be a very useful hobby.
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Definitely.
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You can listen to natural pronunciation, real expressions, different accents, and everyday conversations.
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But it is important to choose the right level.
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If the show is too difficult, you may feel frustrated.
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Frustrated means annoyed or upset because something is difficult or not going the way you want.
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A good idea is to watch something you have already seen in your own language.
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Yes, because you already know the story, so your brain can focus more on the English.
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Another idea is to watch short scenes, not a full episode every time.
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You can watch one scene, repeat it, and try to copy one or two sentences.
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That is called shadowing, when you listen and repeat close to the speaker's rhythm.
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Shadowing can feel strange at first, but it's very powerful for speaking fluency.
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And you can do it with hobbies, too.
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If you enjoy movies, you can turn that hobby into English practice.
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That is a smart combination.
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Enjoyment plus learning.
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Jake, do you have a favorite kind of movie for the weekend?
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I like simple comedy movies on Friday nights, especially when I'm tired.
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Why comedy?
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Because I don't want to think too much.
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I just want to laugh, eat something nice, and forget the busy week for a little while.
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That sounds very honest.
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Sometimes we choose hobbies based on our energy level.
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Exactly.
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If I have a lot of energy, I may go out or cook something new.
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If I have low energy, comedy is perfect.
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I like dramas, too, but sometimes a drama on Sunday evening can make me feel too emotional before Monday.
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Yes, Sunday evening is dangerous.
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You need to protect your mood.
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Very true.
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Now, let's talk about hobbies with friends.
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This is important, because weekends are often the time when people can meet others.
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Some people enjoy going to cafes, walking together, shopping, or playing sports.
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Others prefer staying home and having a simple dinner with friends.
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I think social hobbies are good because they help us feel connected.
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Connected means close to other people, like you're part of something.
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During the week, many people are busy with work, school, family, and responsibilities.
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So the weekend can be a good time to slow down and actually talk to someone.
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Not only send messages, but really sit together and have a conversation.
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That is becoming special now.
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A real conversation with no hurry feels almost rare.
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Yes, and it does not need to be expensive.
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You can invite a friend for tea or go for a walk together.
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Sometimes the best plans are simple plans.
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For example, let's meet at the park at four or come over and we can cook together.
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And if the cooking goes badly, you can order food and call it teamwork work.
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That is a very positive mindset.
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I try.
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But not everyone wants social hobbies every weekend.
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Some people need alone time.
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Yes, and that is not a problem.
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Alone time can be healthy.
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Especially if your week is full of people, noise, meetings, or family duties.
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A quiet hobby can help you feel balanced again.
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Balance means having the right amount of different things in your life.
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and rest, social time and alone time, activity and quiet.
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One quiet hobby I really like is reading in a café.
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That sounds nice.
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You are alone, but you're not completely alone because there are people around you.
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Exactly.
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I like that feeling.
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I can read my book, drink coffee, and hear a little background noise.
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Background noise means sound around you that is not the main thing you are listening to.
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Yes.
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For some reason, cafe sounds help me concentrate.
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That is interesting, because silence helps some people, but soft noise helps others.
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We are all different.
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That is why hobbies should match your personality.
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Speaking of personality, I think hobbies can tell us a lot about a person.
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What do you mean?
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Well, if someone loves hiking, maybe they enjoy nature, movement, and adventure.
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If someone loves painting, maybe they enjoy creativity and quiet focus.
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If someone loves cooking, maybe they enjoy sharing, trying new things, and making people happy.
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And if someone loves sleeping on the weekend?
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Maybe they are realistic. That is fair.
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Sleep can be a hobby for busy people.
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Maybe we should call it advanced relaxation.
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I like that.
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But seriously, rest is important.
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Many people think a good weekend must be full of activities.
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Yes, they feel they must go somewhere, meet someone, take photos, and have an amazing story.
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But a good weekend can also be slow and simple.
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You can clean your room, make a nice meal, call your family, and sleep early.
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That may not sound exciting, but it can make your life feel lighter.
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Lighter means less heavy, less stressful, and easier to manage.
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Sometimes hobbies are not only for fun, they help us repair our energy.
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Repair is a useful word here.
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It means to fix something or make it better again.
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After a stressful week, your hobby can repair your mood.
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A walk can repair your mood, music can repair your mood, a good conversation can repair your mood.
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Even organizing your space can repair your mood if you enjoy it.
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I respect people who enjoy organizing.
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I want to be that person, but I'm still in training.
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What kind of training?
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I put one shirt away and then take a 30-minute break.
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That is not training.
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That is a documentary about procrastination.
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Maybe, but at least the shirt is away.
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One shirt is still progress, and progress counts, even when it is small.
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That is actually a good point.
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Hobbies do not need to be perfect, serious, or beautiful from the outside.
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Yes, you can be a beginner and still enjoy your hobby.
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Many people stop themselves because they think, I'm not good at this.
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But a hobby is not always about being good.
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Sometimes it is simply about feeling good while doing it.
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For example, you can paint badly and still enjoy painting.
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You can dance badly and still enjoy dancing.
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You can sing badly in the shower and still feel like a star.
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That one is very important.
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The shower is a safe place for big musical dreams.
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Absolutely.
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The water is loud, so nobody can judge you.
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This is a useful mindset for learners, too.
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You do not need to speak English perfectly before you enjoy using English.
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Yes, you can enjoy small English moments now.
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You can watch a short video in English, write a few sentences, listen to a podcast, or talk to yourself while making tea.
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Talking to yourself is actually useful practice, even if it feels funny at first.
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You can say simple things like, Today I'm making breakfast, or This weekend I want to relax.
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These small sentences help your brain become more comfortable with English.
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Now let's talk about trying new hobbies, because weekends are a good time for that.
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Yes, but trying something new can feel a little uncomfortable.
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That is normal.
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When you begin a new hobby, you may not know what to do and you may feel awkward.
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Awkward means uncomfortable or not natural in a situation.
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For example, the first time you join a dance class, you may feel awkward because everyone seems to know the steps.
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Or the first time you try cooking a new dish, you may read the recipe five times and still feel unsure.
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But that uncomfortable feeling is part of learning.
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If you continue, the hobby becomes more familiar.
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Familiar means something you know well, so it feels normal and comfortable.
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One helpful idea is to try a new hobby without pressure.
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You can say, I will try this once and see how I feel.
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You do not need to buy expensive equipment immediately.
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Exactly.
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If you want to try photography, you can start with your phone.
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If you want to try exercise, you can start with short videos at home.
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If you want to try reading in English, you can start with short articles or simple stories.
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Starting small makes everything easier.
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Another helpful idea is to connect your hobby with your real life.
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For example, if you like cooking, learn English words for food, recipes, and kitchen tools.
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If you like sports, watch short interviews with athletes in English.
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If you like music, read the meaning of song titles or learn a few expressions from songs.
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When English connects to your hobbies, learning feels less like homework.
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It becomes part of something you already enjoy.
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And that is powerful because enjoyment helps you continue.
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Let's review some useful words and phrases from this episode.
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The first word is hobby.
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A hobby is an activity you do for enjoyment in your free time.
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For example, my weekend hobby is cooking with my friends.
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The next word is relaxing.
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Relaxing means calm and peaceful, without too much stress.
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For example, walking in the park is relaxing for me.
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Another useful word is refreshing.
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Refreshing means giving you new energy or making you feel better.
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For example, a quiet morning walk feels refreshing after a busy week.
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We also use the word frustrated.
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Frustrated means feeling annoyed because something is difficult.
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For example, I feel frustrated when a recipe does not work.
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Another word is connected.
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Connected means feeling close to other people or part of something.
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For example, meeting friends on the weekend helps me feel connected.
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We talked about balance, which means having the right amount of different things in your life.
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For example, I need a balance between social time and alone time.
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We also used awkward.
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Awkward means uncomfortable or not natural.
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For example, I felt awkward in my first dance class.
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And finally, familiar.
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Familiar means something you know well and feel comfortable with.
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For example, after a few weeks the new hobby became familiar.
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If you want to practice, choose one of these words and make your own sentence.
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You can write it, say it out loud, or repeat it while listening again.
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Before we finish, think again about today's question.
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What is one hobby you really enjoy on the weekend?
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And if you want to go a little deeper, ask yourself, why do I enjoy this hobby?
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Maybe it helps you relax.
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Maybe it gives you energy.
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Maybe it helps you feel creative, healthy, connected, or peaceful.
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Your answer does not need to be impressive.
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It only needs to be true for you.
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And if you want to practice English, you can write your answer in the comments.
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You can write, I'm from, your country, and my favorite weekend hobby is… Then add one more sentence with your reason,
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like, I enjoy it because it helps me relax.
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This is a simple way to practice real English and share something about your life.
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We always enjoy reading your comments and learning about your routines, hobbies, and ideas.
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Thank you for spending this calm time with us on Chill English Channel.
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Enjoy your weekend, enjoy your hobbies, and remember, English practice can be part of the life you already love.
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See you in the next episode!
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このB1レベルのスピーキングレッスンは、動画「Talk About Your Favorite Hobbies on the Weekend」を教材にしています。 繰り返し出てくる語は次のとおりです：hobby, hobbies, enjoy, weekend, English。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が337文、単語が3426語あります。 音声の長さは20:51です。 話す速さは1分あたり約164語で、日常会話に近い自然なペースです。 単語の86%は英語の頻出3,000語に含まれます。残りは練習の前に確認しておきましょう。
この動画の重要語彙
動画の中で特に難しい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。
| 単語 | 発音 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| hobby 名詞 | /ˈhɑ.bi/ | 趣味 |
| relax 動詞 | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | くつろがせる |
| refresh 動詞 | /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ | 爽やかにする |
| awkward 形容詞 | /ˈɔk.wɚd/ | 不器用な, 不便な |
| uncomfortable 形容詞 | /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ | 心地よくない |
| learner 名詞 | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | 学習者 |
| excite 動詞 | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | 興奮させる |
| enjoyment 名詞 | /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.mənt/ | 楽しみ |
| organize 動詞 | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | 組織する |
| soup 名詞 | /sup/ | 汁, スープ |
| dish 名詞 | /dɪʃ/ | 皿 |
| phrase 名詞 | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | 句, 語句 |
| annoy 動詞 | /əˈnoɪ̯/ | 煩わす, 騒がす |
| relaxation 名詞 | /rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/ | 寛ぎ, 息抜き |
| sofa 名詞 | /ˈsoʊ̯fə/ | ソファー, ソファ |
動画に出てくる句動詞
| 単語 | 意味 |
|---|---|
| slow down 動詞 | 遅らせる |
| come over 動詞 | 遣って来る |
| go out 動詞 | 出る |
繰り返し練習したい文
動画に出てくる短く完結した文です。日常会話でそのまま使えます。
- It's great to have you with us again.
- Sophia, what is one hobby you really enjoy on the weekend?
- What do you like to cook most?
- Do you usually cook alone or with other people?
- They might ask, what do you like to cook?
この動画の文法
話し手がよく使っている文型を、動画の実際の表現とともに紹介します。
| 文型 | 動画での表現 |
|---|---|
| 受動態 be + 過去分詞 — 誰がするかより、何が起きるかに焦点を当てる | is not guaranteed · is called · is connected |
| 関係詞節 who / which + 節 — 人や物について情報を加える | while, which can · people who enjoy · balance, which means |
| 動詞 + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — 後ろに-ing形が続く動詞 | enjoy going · enjoy cooking · loves hiking |
| 「might / may」による可能性 might/may + 動詞 — 起こりうるが確実ではないこと | might ask · may feel · may go |
注意したい発音
話し手はI'm, don't, you'reなど、短縮形や弱形を18回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。
- 「th」の音: rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, athlete /ˈæθ.liːt/, breathe /bɹiːð/
- 「sh」と「zh」の音: refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/, dish /dɪʃ/, relaxation /rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/, conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/, procrastination /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
- 長い単語（アクセントの位置に注意）: uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/, conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/, procrastination /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
この動画での練習方法
- まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
- まず0.75倍速で一文ずつシャドーイングし、慣れてきたら通常の速度に戻します。
- 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。hobby, relax, refreshなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。
シャドーイングとは？英語上達に効果的な理由
シャドーイング（Shadowing）は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的：ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影（shadow）」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。