Lesson 28.
A Hobby You Want to Start (始めたい趣味)
▮ Explanatory Text:
Exploring new hobbies is a wonderful way to learn new skills, meet new people, and enrich your life. Whether it’s something creative, physical, intellectual, or just for fun, starting a new hobby can bring excitement and joy. Discussing hobbies you want to start not only helps you plan how to begin but also allows you to share and exchange ideas with others.
▮ Common Phrases:
1. I’ve always wanted to try…
2. I’m interested in starting…
3. I plan to begin…
4. I think… would be fun because…
5. To start this hobby, I need to…
▮ Example Sentences:
1. I’ve always wanted to try painting with watercolors.
2. I’m interested in starting yoga to improve my flexibility.
3. I plan to begin learning the guitar this summer.
4. I think gardening would be fun because I love being outdoors and growing my own food.
5. To start this hobby, I need to buy some basic equipment and find a good tutorial.
▮ Discussion Instructions:
Discuss a hobby you’re interested in starting. Describe what the hobby is, why you want to start it, and what steps you plan to take to begin. If you know anyone who already does this hobby, mention how they’ve inspired you. Use the phrases and vocabulary introduced in this lesson to express your thoughts and plans.
※ This lesson aims to inspire students to think about personal growth and interests outside their routine. It encourages the use of future tense and expressions of desire and planning, making it ideal for practicing speaking skills in a positive and forward-looking context.
