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B1 · Intermediate15 min
Free time activities
Learn 5 words for thematic vocabulary: take up, join in, rehearsal, exhibition, leisure.
take up /teɪk ʌp/
починати займатися, zacznij się uczyć, Beginnen Sie mit dem Lernen, empezar a estudiar, commencer à étudier, iniziare a studiare, comece a estudar, çalışmaya başla, ابدأ الدراسة, 开始学习, 勉強を始める, 공부를 시작하다, पढ़ाई शुरू करो, αρχίστε να μελετάτε, začít studovat, începe să studiezi, beginnen met studeren, börja studera, להתחיל ללמוד, დაიწყე სწავლა
To start a new hobby or activity.
“I want to take up painting this year.”
join in /dʒɔɪn ɪn/
приєднуватися до заняття, dołącz do klasy, am Unterricht teilnehmen, unirse a la clase, rejoindre la classe, partecipare alla lezione, participar da aula, sınıfa katıl, انضم إلى الفصل, 加入班级, クラスに参加する, 수업에 참여하다, कक्षा में शामिल हों, εγγραφείτε στην τάξη, připojit se ke třídě, intră în clasă, meedoen met de klas, gå med i klass, להצטרף לכיתה, შეუერთდი კლასს
To participate in an activity with other people.
“Everyone can join in the game.”
rehearsal /rɪˈhɜːsl/
репетиція, próba, Probe, ensayo, répétition, prove, ensaio, prova, بروفة, 排练, リハーサル, 리허설, रिहर्सल, πρόβα, zkouška, repetiție, repetitie, repetition, חזרה, რეპეტიცია
A practice session for a performance.
“The band has a rehearsal before the concert.”
exhibition /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃən/
виставка, wystawa, Ausstellung, exposición, exposition, mostra, exposição, sergi, معرض, 展览, 展示会, 전시회, प्रदर्शनी, έκθεση, výstava, expoziție, tentoonstelling, utställning, תערוכה, გამოფენა
A public display of art or other objects.
“We visited an art exhibition at the gallery.”
leisure /ˈleʒə/
дозвілля, wypoczynek, Freizeit, ocio, loisirs, tempo libero, lazer, eğlence, وقت الفراغ, 休闲, 余暇, 여가, अवकाश, αναψυχής, volný čas, agrement, vrije tijd, fritid, פנאי, დასვენება
Time when you are free from work and duties.
“Reading is my favourite leisure activity.”
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take up: To start a new hobby or activity. Example: I want to take up painting this year.
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join in: To participate in an activity with other people. Example: Everyone can join in the game.
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rehearsal: A practice session for a performance. Example: The band has a rehearsal before the concert.
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exhibition: A public display of art or other objects. Example: We visited an art exhibition at the gallery.
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leisure: Time when you are free from work and duties. Example: Reading is my favourite leisure activity.
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Correct answer: take up
take up: To start a new hobby or activity. Example: I want to take up painting this year.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: join in
join in: To participate in an activity with other people. Example: Everyone can join in the game.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: rehearsal
rehearsal: A practice session for a performance. Example: The band has a rehearsal before the concert.
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Correct answer: exhibition
exhibition: A public display of art or other objects. Example: We visited an art exhibition at the gallery.
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Correct answer: leisure
leisure: Time when you are free from work and duties. Example: Reading is my favourite leisure activity.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: take up
take up: To start a new hobby or activity. Example: I want to take up painting this year.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: join in
join in: To participate in an activity with other people. Example: Everyone can join in the game.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: rehearsal
rehearsal: A practice session for a performance. Example: The band has a rehearsal before the concert.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: exhibition
exhibition: A public display of art or other objects. Example: We visited an art exhibition at the gallery.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: leisure
leisure: Time when you are free from work and duties. Example: Reading is my favourite leisure activity.
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