A1 English Vocabulary: Common Verbs for Free Time Activities

Raúl Maguiña

Fundador da Langcom | Examinador dos exames de Cambridge e SIELE

julho 14, 2026

A1📚 Vocabulary⏱️ 4 min read
To talk about what you do for fun in English, you need to learn specific verbs that go with different free time activities. These combinations are called collocations. For example, we say go shopping, not do shopping. Learning these common verb-activity pairs will help you speak more naturally and understand native speakers better. This lesson will teach you essential A1 vocabulary for discussing your hobbies and interests. You will learn verbs like go, play, read, watch, listen to, do, e have, along with the activities they usually combine with. This is important for everyday conversations about your life and what you enjoy doing.

What are Free Time Activities?

Free time activities are things you do when you are not working or studying. They are for fun and relaxation. Many people have hobbies or interests they enjoy.

For example, some people like reading books, playing sports, or watching movies.

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Common Verbs for Your Free Time

Here are some important verbs you can use to talk about free time activities:

  • Go: We use go for activities that involve movement or going to a place.
    • go shopping
    • go to the park
    • go to the cinema
    • go for a walk
  • Play: We use play for sports, games, and musical instruments.
    • play football
    • play video games
    • play the guitar
  • Read: We use read for books, magazines, and newspapers.
    • read a book
    • read a magazine
  • Watch: We use watch for TV, movies, and sports events.
    • watch TV
    • watch a movie
    • watch a football match
  • Listen to: We use listen to for music, podcasts, or the radio. Remember “to”!
    • listen to music
    • listen to the radio
  • Do: We use do for general activities, hobbies, or exercises.
    • do sport
    • do yoga
    • do homework (sometimes a free time activity, sometimes not!)
  • Have: We use have for meals, drinks, or a general good time.
    • have breakfast
    • have coffee with friends
    • have a good time

How to Use These Verbs in Sentences

You can use these verbs to talk about what you do in your free time. Here are some simple sentences:

  • I often go shopping on Saturdays.
  • My friends and I play video games.
  • She likes to read a book before bed.
  • We watch TV in the evening.
  • He listens to music every day.
  • They do sport at the gym.
  • I have coffee with my family on Sundays.
Common Verbs and Free Time Activities
Verb Atividade
go shopping, to the park
play football, video games
read a book, magazines
watch TV, a movie
listen to music, the radio
do sport, yoga
have breakfast, coffee

Examples

  • I go to the park on Sundays.
  • Do you play football?
  • She reads magazines in her free time.
  • We watch movies on Fridays.
  • My brother listens to the radio.
  • They do yoga in the morning.
  • I have breakfast at 7 AM.

Practice

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Common mistakes for Spanish speakers

Spanish speakers sometimes make these mistakes:

  • Using do instead of go for shopping:
    • Wrong: I do shopping.
    • Right: I go shopping.
  • Missing to after listen:
    • Wrong: I listen music.
    • Right: I listen to music.
  • Using make instead of do for sports:
    • Wrong: I make sport.
    • Right: I do sport.

Perguntas frequentes

What does “free time” mean?

“Free time” is the time when you are not working, studying, or doing chores. It is time for relaxation and hobbies.

Why is it important to learn these verbs?

Learning these verbs helps you talk about your daily life, hobbies, and what you enjoy. It makes your English sound more natural.

Can I use different verbs for the same activity?

Sometimes, yes. For example, you can go to the cinema ou watch a movie. But often, there is one common verb, like play football.

How can I practice these free time activity verbs?

Try to describe your own free time activities using these verbs. You can write sentences or speak about them with a friend. Listen to English speakers and notice which verbs they use.

Sobre o autor: Raúl Maguiña

Raúl Maguiña é diretor da Asociación Educativa Langcom, um centro autorizado de preparação para o Cambridge English em EUA. Com mais de uma década de experiência no ensino de idiomas e em certificações internacionais, ele já ajudou milhares de alunos, professores e instituições de ensino em 25 países a obter as certificações de inglês da Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL e Michigan.

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