Preparation task

1)     Ways to say you like doing something:

I’m really into…                                       

I’m keen on….                                                     Я увлекаюсь, мне очень нравится…

I’m fond of…

e. g. I’m really into yoga. I’m keen on sports. I’m fond of photography.

I have a passion for…                                        У меня страсть к…

In my spare time I enjoy…                                В свободное время я люблю…

I’m a huge anime/comic book … fan               Я большой фанат аниме/комиксов…

e. g. I have a passion for music. In my spare time I enjoy drawing. My dad is a huge Beatles fan.

2) Ways to explain why you like something

It’s relaxing/calming                                         Это расслабляет/успокаивает

It’s exciting/entertaining                                  Это захватывающе/увлекательно

It’s rather hard but rewarding                          Хоть это и немного трудно, зато
                                                                             приносит удовлетворение

e. g. I’m fond of knitting because it’s relaxing. I’m really into mountain hiking – it’s so exciting! Playing a musical instrument can be rather hard but it’s always rewarding.

3) Some extra words you might need for our discussion

Inspire                                                                 Вдохновлять

To take up/give up (drop) a hobby                 Начать заниматься/бросить хобби

On my/your… own                                        Сам, один 

Guilty pleasure                                                  Тайная слабость, что-то, что нравится,
                                                                             хотя за это немного стыдно: )

e. g. I’m always inspired by sunny weather. I’d like to take up singing classes. I never roller skate on my own – my friend always goes with me. I’m a huge vampire film fan – it’s my guilty pleasure!

Preparation task

Please think how you could introduce yourself to your fellow club members. You can mention:

1) What your name is;

2) What your occupation is;  

3) What your favourite pastimes are and why you like them;

4) What you expect from the speaking club;

5) Whatever you’d like to share with us: )

P. S. I’m looking forward to seeing you at our club session. Have a marvelous week!