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Every word you need for this unit, organized by category. This is your reference before the exam.
HIKING
المشي لمسافات طويلة
Walking long distances in nature, often in the mountains.
"We went hiking in the Atlas Mountains last summer."
CAMPING
التخييم
Sleeping outdoors, usually in a tent.
"We went camping near the beach for the weekend."
CYCLING
ركوب الدراجة
Riding a bicycle for fun or exercise.
"Cycling is a great way to stay fit and explore the city."
FISHING
صيد السمك
Catching fish, usually as a hobby.
"My father enjoys fishing by the river on weekends."
KAYAKING
التجديف بالقارب
Traveling in a small boat using a paddle.
"We tried kayaking on the lake during our trip."
ROCK CLIMBING
تسلق الصخور
Climbing up rocks or artificial walls as a sport.
"Rock climbing needs a lot of strength and focus."
JOGGING
الركض الخفيف
Running slowly, usually for exercise.
"She goes jogging every morning before school."
GARDENING
البستنة
Growing and taking care of plants.
"My grandmother spends her afternoons gardening."
PICNICKING
التنزه وتناول الطعام في الهواء الطلق
Eating a meal outdoors, often in a park.
"We went picnicking in the park with our friends."
SKATEBOARDING
التزلج على اللوح
Riding a board with wheels, usually doing tricks.
"He practices skateboarding at the local skate park."
PAINTING
الرسم بالألوان
Creating pictures using paint.
"Painting helps her relax after a long day of school."
PHOTOGRAPHY
التصوير الفوتوغرافي
Taking pictures as a hobby or art.
"Photography lets him capture beautiful moments."
BOARD GAMES
ألعاب الطاولة
Games played on a board, often with family or friends.
"We played board games with our cousins all evening."
VIDEO GAMING
ألعاب الفيديو
Playing games on a console, computer, or phone.
"Video gaming is one of his favorite ways to relax."
KNITTING
الحياكة
Making clothes or objects using wool and needles.
"My aunt taught me knitting last winter."
COOKING
الطبخ
Preparing food, often as a hobby.
"Cooking new recipes is her favorite hobby."
PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT
العزف على آلة موسيقية
Making music with something like a guitar or piano.
"He enjoys playing an instrument in his free time."
DRAWING
الرسم
Creating pictures using a pen or pencil.
"She spends hours drawing characters from her favorite shows."
CREATIVE WRITING
الكتابة الإبداعية
Writing stories, poems, or ideas from your imagination.
"Creative writing lets you build your own stories and worlds."
POTTERY
صناعة الفخار
Making objects like bowls or plates out of clay.
"Pottery is a relaxing hobby that lets you make things with your hands."
SWIMMING
السباحة
Moving through water using your arms and legs.
"Swimming is a great full-body exercise."
FOOTBALL
كرة القدم
A team sport played by kicking a ball.
"Football is the most popular sport in Morocco."
BASKETBALL
كرة السلة
A sport where players score by shooting a ball through a hoop.
"We play basketball at school during break."
TENNIS
كرة المضرب
A sport played with rackets and a small ball.
"She takes tennis lessons every Saturday."
YOGA
اليوغا
A practice combining stretching, breathing, and calm movement.
"Yoga helps reduce stress and improve flexibility."
MARTIAL ARTS
الفنون القتالية
A sport that teaches fighting techniques for sport or self-defense.
"He has practiced martial arts for three years."
ATHLETICS
ألعاب القوى
Sports like running, jumping, and throwing.
"She won a medal in athletics at the school competition."
VOLLEYBALL
الكرة الطائرة
A sport where two teams hit a ball over a net.
"We played volleyball on the beach during summer."
GYM WORKOUT
تمرين في القاعة الرياضية
Exercising with equipment, often indoors.
"He does a gym workout three times a week."
DANCING
الرقص
Moving your body to music.
"Dancing is a fun way to stay active."
GOING TO THE CINEMA
الذهاب إلى السينما
Watching a film at a movie theater.
"We're going to the cinema this Friday."
GOING TO A CONCERT
حضور حفل موسيقي
Attending a live music performance.
"She's excited about going to a concert next month."
THEME PARK
مدينة الملاهي
A large park with rides and attractions.
"We spent the whole day at the theme park."
MUSEUM VISIT
زيارة متحف
Going to see historical or artistic exhibits.
"Our class went on a museum visit last week."
KARAOKE
الكاريوكي
Singing along to music with the words shown on a screen.
"We had a fun karaoke night with our friends."
ESCAPE ROOM
غرفة الهروب
A game where players solve puzzles to get out of a room.
"We tried to solve the puzzles in an escape room."
SHOPPING
التسوق
Buying things, often for fun.
"Shopping with friends is one of her favorite activities."
ROAD TRIP
رحلة بالسيارة
A long trip by car, often with stops along the way.
"We went on a road trip along the coast last summer."
MUSIC FESTIVAL
مهرجان موسيقي
A big outdoor event with many live music performances.
"Thousands of people attend the music festival every year."
AMUSEMENT ARCADE
صالة الألعاب
A place with games and machines to play for fun.
"We spent our coins at the amusement arcade."
Useful leisure collocations
Some words go together naturally in English. Learn them as pairs, not just single words.
go hiking — الذهاب للتنزه في الجبال
“We go hiking every weekend in autumn.”
play video games — لعب ألعاب الفيديو
“He plays video games with his friends online.”
take up a hobby — بدء ممارسة هواية جديدة
“She decided to take up a new hobby this year.”
spend free time — قضاء وقت الفراغ
“How do you usually spend your free time?”
have fun — الاستمتاع بالوقت
“We always have fun when we go camping.”
🎮 Practice
Short rounds testing everything from the Learn zone above.
Walking long distances in nature, often in the mountains.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
How do you usually ⟪blank⟫ your free time?
A sport that teaches fighting techniques for sport or self-defense.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
She decided to ⟪blank⟫ a new hobby this year.
Making objects like bowls or plates out of clay.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
We always ⟪blank⟫ fun when we go camping together.
A big outdoor event with many live music performances.
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Everything covered in this lesson
Hiking
المشي لمسافات طويلة
Camping
التخييم
Cycling
ركوب الدراجة
Fishing
صيد السمك
Kayaking
التجديف بالقارب
Rock climbing
تسلق الصخور
Jogging
الركض الخفيف
Gardening
البستنة
Picnicking
التنزه وتناول الطعام في الهواء الطلق
Skateboarding
التزلج على اللوح
Painting
الرسم بالألوان
Photography
التصوير الفوتوغرافي
Board games
ألعاب الطاولة
Video gaming
ألعاب الفيديو
Knitting
الحياكة
Cooking
الطبخ
Playing an instrument
العزف على آلة موسيقية
Drawing
الرسم
Creative writing
الكتابة الإبداعية
Pottery
صناعة الفخار
Swimming
السباحة
Football
كرة القدم
Basketball
كرة السلة
Tennis
كرة المضرب
Yoga
اليوغا
Martial arts
الفنون القتالية
Athletics
ألعاب القوى
Volleyball
الكرة الطائرة
Gym workout
تمرين في القاعة الرياضية
Dancing
الرقص
Going to the cinema
الذهاب إلى السينما
Going to a concert
حضور حفل موسيقي
Theme park
مدينة الملاهي
Museum visit
زيارة متحف
Karaoke
الكاريوكي
Escape room
غرفة الهروب
Shopping
التسوق
Road trip
رحلة بالسيارة
Music festival
مهرجان موسيقي
Amusement arcade
صالة الألعاب
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