https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt Interactive activities for high school and university students to practice speaking about hobbies in English en-us 2025-08-07 16:22:58 UTC 2025-08-07 16:23:02 UTC hello@padlet.com theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935454 - What the object is and how it's used
- Why this hobby is important to them
- How long they've been practicing this hobby
- What skills they've developed
Time: 3-4 minutes per student
Followed by 2 minutes of Q&A from classmates]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935454 theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935455 - What do you like to do in your free time?
- How often do you practice this hobby?
- What made you start this hobby?
- Would you recommend this hobby to others? Why?]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935455 theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935456 - Demonstrate some aspect of their hobby
- Explain the basic steps for beginners
- Share tips and tricks
- Discuss costs and necessary equipment
Videos can be shared in class or uploaded to a class platform.]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935456 theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935457 - List specific hobbies in each category
- Add related vocabulary and expressions
- Include necessary equipment/materials
- Note benefits and challenges
Groups then present their mind maps to the class.]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935457 theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935458 - Which hobbies are most beneficial for personal development?
- Are expensive hobbies worth the cost?
- Traditional hobbies vs. digital hobbies
Students prepare arguments, counter-arguments, and use debate phrases in English.]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935458 theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935459 - Include images and descriptions
- Explain why they're interested in these hobbies
- Describe what steps they need to take to start
- Present their vision boards to the class in English]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935459 theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935460 - A simple dance move
- A basic photography technique
- An origami figure
- A cooking technique
Presentation should include demonstration and audience participation when possible.]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935460 theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935461 - Initial equipment/materials needed
- Ongoing costs
- Optional upgrades/additions
- Ways to practice the hobby on a budget
They present their findings and discuss the value versus cost of their hobby.]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935461 theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935463 - Create survey questions in English
- Collect and analyze data
- Present findings using graphs and charts
- Draw conclusions about popular hobbies and trends]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935463 theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935465 - How technology might influence the hobby
- What new equipment might be available
- How the hobby might evolve
- Whether the hobby might become more or less popular
Present predictions to the class using future tense structures.]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935465 theodoravild1 https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935466 - Include at least 10 specific terms
- Provide clear definitions in English
- Use each term in a sentence
- Create a quiz for classmates using their terms
This activity helps build specific vocabulary while practicing presentation skills.]]> 2025-08-07 16:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/theodoravild1/ko51ua2r2v7cnyt/wish/3537935466