| swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/ | moving through water using your arms and legs | I go swimming in the pool on Saturdays. |
| reading /ˈriː.dɪŋ/ | looking at and understanding the words in a book | I love reading books before bed. |
| cooking /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ/ | making food in the kitchen | My dad loves cooking — he makes great pasta. |
| painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ | making pictures with a brush and colours | She enjoys painting pictures of flowers. |
| football /ˈfʊt.bɔːl/ | a sport where two teams of eleven players kick a ball | I play football — I'm the goalkeeper. |
| dancing /ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ | moving your body and feet to music | She loves dancing — she moves her feet to the music. |
| cycling /ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/ | riding a bike | I go cycling on my new bike. |
| gardening /ˈɡɑː.dən.ɪŋ/ | growing flowers and vegetables outside your house | My mum likes gardening — she grows tomatoes and roses. |
| singing /ˈsɪŋ.ɪŋ/ | making music with your voice | He is good at singing — he has a beautiful voice. |
| photography /fəˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/ | taking pictures with a camera | Photography is my hobby — I take my camera everywhere. |