Go to the cinema - to see Hollywood blockbuster movies, Bollywood movies (from India), art films, animated films.
Some film categories are: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Action, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Fantasy, Documentary, Musical.
Watch TV- Different types of television programs are: The News, Soap Operas,
Criminal Investigation Dramas, Medical Dramas, Reality TV, Situation
Comedies (Sit-Coms), Talk Shows, Documentaries, Cartoons, Game Shows,
Sports programs, Movies, Political programs, Religious programs.
Spend time with family - You can do many things with your family. Usually, the fact that you are together is more important than the activity.
Go out with friends- You can also do many things with your friends, like go out to a bar,
go dancing at a club, have dinner at a restaurant, play a sport, sit
down and talk, go out for a coffee, have a barbecue, or any other
activity that you all enjoy.
Surf the internet - On
the internet, you can research a topic you are interested in using a
search engine, visit your favourite websites, watch music videos,
create your own video and upload it for other people to see, maintain
contact with your friends using a social networking site, write your
thoughts in a blog, learn what is happening in the world by reading
news websites, etc.
Play computer or video games- You can play games on your computer or on a game consoles, like
PlayStation, X-Box, Wii, PSP, Gameboy, etc. You can play on your own or
with your friends or family.
Play a musical instrument- Learn to play the piano, guitar, violin, cello, flute, piano
accordion, mouth organ, panpipes, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, etc.
You can play on your own or with a group, such as a band or an
orchestra.
Listen to music - Turn up the volume and
listen to your favourite type of music, such as pop, rock, hip hop,
rhythm & blues, blues, jazz, classical, soul, heavy metal.
Read- Many people love to read both fiction and non-fiction books and
magazines. If you like fiction, you can read novels, short stories,
crime fiction, romance, etc. If you like non-fiction, you can read
biographies, autobiographies, or books on history, science, philosophy,
religion, or any other topic you are interested in.
Write- Many people like to write in their diary. Another name for a diary is
a journal. You can also write many other things, such as poetry,
novels, letters, short stories, etc. (See under Read for more options).
Go to the park- You can go to the park alone, with family or with friends. You can
take a picnic rug and a picnic basket and have a picnic. You can read,
sleep, kick a football around, climb trees or play on the children's
playground.
Go to cultural locations and events -
There are many types of cultural locations and events. You can go to
the museum, to an art gallery or to the zoo to see animals from around
the world. You can go to concerts, plays, musicals, dance recitals and
opera performances.
Go shopping - Many people like
to go to shopping malls and areas of the city that are known for
shopping to buy clothes or items for their houses and gardens.
Cook- Many people like to cook different types of food. You can make meals
for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can bake cakes, cookies, slices
and pastries in the oven. Some people boast that they have a special
recipe - ask them to cook it for you!
Study something- There are many things that you can study just because you find it
interesting! You can study a language; you can learn a skill, such as
cooking or making furniture; or you can even study the hieroglyphs of
the ancient Egyptians, if you want to!
Art and crafts- There are many, many arts and crafts that you can learn and practice.
You can paint, draw, sew, crochet, knit, sculpt, engrave, make
furniture, make jewelry, or you can even create your own new art form!
Gardening- You can plant flowers, vegetables or herbs and maintain your garden
by watering it, pulling the weeds and feeding it with fertilizer.
Exercise and play a sport- To stay fit and healthy, you can do exercise alone, such as swimming
or working out at a gym, or you can play a team sport, such as football
or basketball. For more information on sports and exercise, go to our
Sports Page.
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