| reading /ˈriː.dɪŋ/ | looking at books or texts for pleasure | I enjoy reading every night. |
| swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/ | moving through water for exercise | She goes swimming every morning. |
| cooking /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ/ | preparing and heating food | Cooking is his favourite hobby. |
| cycling /ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/ | riding a bicycle | We go cycling at the weekend. |
| dancing /ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ | moving your body to music | She loves dancing at parties. |
| drawing /ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/ | making pictures with a pen or pencil | He is good at drawing animals. |
| gardening /ˈɡɑːd.nɪŋ/ | growing plants and flowers | My grandmother loves gardening. |
| photography /fəˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/ | taking pictures with a camera | Photography is an expensive hobby. |
| travelling /ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ/ | going to different places | I love travelling to new countries. |
| music /ˈmjuː.zɪk/ | playing or listening to musical sounds | He plays music every evening. |