🎨 English vocabulary · Hobbies and free-time activities · Picture matching
Hobbies Worksheet: Match 37 Free-Time Activities to the Pictures
Build English vocabulary with this illustrated hobbies worksheet. Students read 37 activity words and expressions, find the corresponding numbered pictures and write the correct number beside each item.
From play the guitar and ride a bike to do pottery and make models, the page brings sports, music, creative activities and everyday leisure together in one visual matching task.
The original PDF is free. The refreshed Premium edition is available in A4 and US Letter, with a separate answer key.
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🎯 A simple task with plenty of vocabulary
The instruction is straightforward: “Match the verbs with the pictures!” Each expression has a blank for a number. Learners look closely at what each character is doing, then connect the action to its written form.
Look at the 37 pictures and identify familiar activities.
Read the activity lists on both sides of the page.
Write each picture number beside the matching expression.
Compare answers with a partner, then check with the answer key if using the Premium edition.
🎸 Sports, music, creativity and everyday interests
Play basketball, play football, play tennis, swim, ski, ice-skate, rollerblade, skateboard, dance and more.
Play the drums, flute, guitar, piano or violin; sing, act and listen to music.
Draw, paint, do pottery, make models, cook, garden, read, do crosswords and take photos.
💬 Turn the matching task into speaking practice
The printed task is vocabulary matching. After completing it, you can reuse the pictures for short conversations about interests and preferences.
These are suggested classroom extensions, rather than additional exercises printed on the worksheet. Ask pairs to find three activities they both enjoy, or let one learner mime an activity while the others guess.
🎁 Download the free original Hobbies worksheet
The original one-page PDF is available free of charge. It contains 37 numbered illustrations and activity expressions to match, in a landscape layout.
📄 Free original PDF
The older one-page Hobbies matching activity.
📥 Download the new Premium Hobbies worksheet
The refreshed edition keeps the 37-picture matching format with a colourful new heading and updated illustrations. It includes do pottery in place of the original do DIY jobs. Choose A4 or US Letter and download the separate completed answer sheet.
🎓 Recommended level and school grades
ESL/EFL: suggested A1–A2. The pictures support beginners, while the range of expressions offers useful revision at A2. Introduce unfamiliar vocabulary before asking learners to complete the page independently.
For native English speakers: suggested for approximately ages 7–10: US/Canada Grades 2–4, England Years 3–5 and Australia Years 2–4. These are teaching recommendations, not official curriculum alignments. For older English learners, choose by language proficiency rather than age.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the task?
Read 37 activity expressions and write the number of the corresponding picture beside each one.
Which version is free?
The original Hobbies PDF is free. The refreshed A4 and US Letter worksheets and the separate answer key are Premium resources.
What level is the worksheet suitable for?
A1–A2 is suggested for English learners. The pictures offer support, but some expressions may need teaching before independent work.
Does the worksheet include writing prompts?
The printed activity is picture matching. Teachers can add short speaking or writing tasks about likes, dislikes and free time using the same pictures.
Is an answer key available?
Yes. Premium members can download a separate completed sheet with all 37 picture numbers.
