A selection of English ESL hobbies printables with general reading comprehension, reading comprehension

General reading comprehension

Hobbies

Culture, intercultural communication, cross-cultural communication

Adjectives to describe feelings, emotions

Adjectives to describe personality and character

Adjectives: Gradable / Non-gradable adjectives

Articles: Definite or indefinite article (a, an or the)

BE + infinitive structures (e.g. he was to become famous)

Clauses of contrast (e.g.  although, while)

Clauses of purpose (e.g. in order to, so that, so as to)

Clauses of reason (e.g. because, because of, due to, as, since)

Cleft sentences (e.g. It's Joey we're looking for)

Comparison: Comparative adjectives and structures

Comparison: Superlative adjectives and structures

Conditional 2 (second conditional) - would

Conditionals: Conditional phrases (e.g. unless, provided that, as long as)

Conjunctions (aka connectives, e.g. and, but, or, so, then)

Contractions (shortened forms, e.g. don't, aren't, etc.)

Determiners (words that can come before nouns)

Formal and informal English (politeness or colloquial language)

Future perfect continuous (progressive) tense

Future perfect simple and continuous (progressive) tense

Future phrases (e.g. be about to, bound to, likely to, due to, set to + INF)

Homonyms (two words with the same pronunciation - homophones and homographs)

It as preparatory subject (e.g. it's raining, it's nice of you to)

Linking verbs (aka copulas, e.g. I am a student)

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how to accuse somebody of something in English

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how to blame somebody for something in English

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how to deny or admit something in English

how to describe things or people in English

how to emphasize important things in English

how to encourage or discourage people in English

how to evaluate people or progress in English

how to express agreement /disagreement in English

how to express approval and disapproval  in English

how to express cause and effect in English

how to express interest in something in English

how to express likelihood, probability in English

how to express likes and dislikes in English

how to express sequence and chronology in English

how to express shock and disbelief in English

how to express sympathy and condolences in English

how to give permission, authorization in English

how to inform somebody about some news in English

how to interpret what was said in English

how to keep a conversation going in English

how to make guesses about something in English

how to make, accept and refuse offers in English

how to order or make a booking in English

how to persuade, convince people in English

how to praise people and express appreciation in English

how to reassure somebody of something in English

how to refuse and object to something in English

how to remind people of something in English

how to rephrase, paraphrase what was said in English

how to say thank you, express gratitude in English

Nouns: Collective nouns (team, class, family, committee)

Nouns: Proper nouns (names of people, cities, companies)

Oxymorons (phrases with words of contradictory meaning, e.g. living dead)

Participles: Past participle (e.g. HAVING DONE)

Participles: Present participle (e.g. DOING)

Parts of Speech (aka word classes, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)

Past perfect continuous (progressive) tense

Phonetics (pronunciation, IPA, phonetic symbols)

Plural nouns: regular plurals with S ending

Prefixes (e.g. A, UN, IM, DIS, MIS, EN, etc. )

Prepositions vs adverbs (e.g. before me, saw him before.)

Prepositions: Double prepositions (e.g. out of)

Prepositions: Participle prepositions (e.g. pending, concerning)

Prepositions: Phrase prepositions (e.g. by means of)

Present perfect continuous (progressive) tense

Present perfect simple or present continuous tense

Present simple tense: S for third person singular verbs

Present simple vs continuous (progressive) tense

Pronouns: EACH OTHER, ONE ANOTHER (reciprocal pronouns)

Pronouns: Possessive pronouns (e.g. my, mine)

Pronouns: Reflexive pronouns (e.g. myself, yourself))

Pronouns: SOMEBODY, ANYBODY, EVERYBODY, NO ONE, NOTHING, etc.

Pronouns: THIS, THAT, THESE, THOSE (demonstratives)

Pronouns: YOU and THEY to talk about people in general

Quantifiers (e.g. some, many, much, any, few, little)

Questions: WH questions (open-ended questions)

Reported speech: reported questions (indirect questions)

There is / there are / there was / there were / there will be, etc.

Verbs: Transitive or intransitive verbs (words that can or cannot stand with objects)

Working with Paragraphs: ordering, titling

Role play, miming, drama activity or improv game

Pictionary (picture dictionary) or picture matching

Writing an opinion essay (persuasive essay)

Learners who are Pre-A1 have just begun learning English and will first learn how to:<ul><li>Say the letters in the alphabet and numbers</li><li>Say hello, talk about names and age</li><li>Name the colors and dates, express likes and dislikes</li></ul>

Absolute beginners who have begun to learn the letters and numbers

Learners taking the A1 Elementary exam should be able to:<ul><li>Introduce themselves and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, things he/she has, people he/she knows.</li><li>Communicate using very basic phrases as long as the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: common adjectives & adverbs of frequency, going to, how much/how many, imperatives, I'd like, 's – possessive, common prepositions of place and time, present simple & continuous, there is/are</li></ul>

A very basic tourist level, which is enough for buying food and a bus ticket

Learners taking the A2 Pre-intermediate exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand sentences and frequently used expressions (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).</li><li>Complete tasks that are routine and exchange information about familiar matters.</li><li>Describe matters of immediate need in simple terms.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: countable/uncountable nouns, adverbs of frequency, future will/going to, much/many, present perfect, past simple, past continuous, common phrasal verbs, common modals: can/should</li></ul>

A tourist who can do basic conversations about the past, present and future

Learners taking the B1 Intermediate exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand points regarding family, work, school or leisure-related topics.</li><li>Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken.</li><li>Create simple texts on topics of personal interest.</li><li>Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans in brief.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: question tags, intensifiers: too/enough, future tenses, past tenses, modals, conditionals, wh-questions in the past</li></ul>

Learners who can deal with both familiar and routine situations, in friendly and work contexts

Learners taking the B2 Upper-intermediate exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.</li><li>Interact with fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without difficulty for either party.</li><li>Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain an opinion on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: perfect tenses, mixed conditionals, modals in the present, phrasal verbs, reported speech, wish, relative clauses</li></ul>

The level where you can be a tour guide for your foreign friends and talk about a lot of topics, even abstract ones, with ease and fluency

Learners taking the C1 Advanced exam should be able to: Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, using linking phrases (=words that connect ideas between sentences). Main grammar points to know: inversion, mixed conditionals, modals in the past, all passive forms, phrasal verbs (all patterns), wish/if only for regrets

Learners who can smoothly communicate in every walk of life, read long texts and write well

Learners taking the C2 Proficient exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand almost everything read or heard with ease.</li><li>Summarize information from a variety of sources into a coherent presentation.</li><li>Express themselves using precise meaning in complex scenarios.</li><li>Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations</li></ul>

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Comprehension passage for primary


comprehension passage for primary


comprehension passage for primary


comprehension passage for primary


comprehension passage for primary


comprehension passage for primary

Reading Passage for Primary Students

Marco is a curious 10-year-old boy who loves hiking and stargazing. His worksheet includes a vibrant character description and engaging comprehension questions to help students practice English. 


Questions focus on Marco's hobbies, personal details, and aspirations, asking about his favorite activities, pets, and future goals. The worksheet is designed to improve reading comprehension and question formation skills. It includes details about his pet dog, favorite meals, and his interest in becoming a scientist. This approach not only teaches language but also encourages students to think about their own interests and future ambitions.

Appearances, and hobbies with Marco

This worksheet is designed for A2 level teenage English learners and focuses on the topic of hobbies and sports, emphasizing how these activities benefit teenagers. The accompanying article, “How Hobbies and Sports Benefit Teenagers,” introduces the idea that hobbies and sports are not just fun activities but play an essential role in teenagers’ growth and development. The language and content are tailored for teenage learners, making it engaging and easy to understand.
 

The worksheet begins with warm-up questions to activate prior knowledge and encourage students to talk about their own experiences with hobbies and sports. The vocabulary matching exercise helps reinforce key words from the text, while the true/false and multiple-choice comprehension questions assess students' understanding of the article. Open-ended comprehension questions allow students to reflect more deeply on the topic and share their opinions.
 

The discussion questions provide a platform for further speaking practice, encouraging students to talk about their own hobbies and how these activities affect their lives. The final homework assignment invites students to write a short essay about their hobbies and sports, allowing them to practice their writing skills while connecting the lesson to their personal experiences. This worksheet helps students build vocabulary, improve reading comprehension, and engage in discussions about their own interests and well-being.

How Hobbies and Sports Benefit Teenagers A2

This worksheet is designed for B2 level adult English learners and focuses on the topic of hobbies and how they can benefit every family member. The accompanying article, “Why Hobbies Are Important for Your Family,” highlights the positive impact hobbies have on children, parents, and couples, as well as how shared hobbies create stronger family bonds. The language and content are tailored for adult learners, making it accessible yet thought-provoking.


The worksheet begins with warm-up discussion questions to activate prior knowledge and encourage students to talk about their hobbies and how they support their family members in their interests. The vocabulary matching exercise introduces key terms from the text and helps learners understand their meanings in context. True/false and multiple-choice comprehension questions check understanding and engage students in deeper thinking. Open-ended comprehension questions allow students to reflect on the benefits of hobbies for children, adults, and the entire family.


The discussion questions provide opportunities for meaningful conversation, where learners can share their personal experiences and opinions. The homework assignment encourages students to write about their family’s hobbies, helping them practice writing skills while exploring the theme of hobbies and family well-being. This worksheet helps build vocabulary, promotes critical thinking, and fosters discussion, making it an ideal activity for a B2 level class.

Why Hobbies Are Important for Your Family

This worksheet is designed for B1 level teenage English learners and focuses on the topic of hobbies, specifically social media and video games, and how these activities can be beneficial. The accompanying article, “Why Your Parents Need to Stop Nagging You About Your Hobbies,” presents a balanced perspective on the positive aspects of these hobbies, such as improving problem-solving skills, building social connections, and encouraging creativity. The language and content are appropriate for teens, making it engaging and relatable.

 
The worksheet begins with warm-up questions that prompt students to reflect on their own experiences and how their parents perceive their hobbies. The vocabulary matching exercise introduces key words from the text and reinforces understanding of new terms. True/false and multiple-choice comprehension questions check understanding and help students engage with the article’s content. Open-ended comprehension questions encourage deeper thinking and personal responses.

 
The discussion questions provide opportunities for meaningful conversation, allowing students to express their opinions about their hobbies and how these activities can help them learn new skills or improve their well-being. The homework assignment asks students to write a short essay defending one of their hobbies and explaining its benefits. This worksheet promotes critical thinking, vocabulary development, and self-expression, making it a valuable tool for B1 level learners to discuss and explore topics relevant to their lives.








Why Your Parents Need to Stop Nagging You About Your Hobbies

Mei is a 10-year-old girl with a deep appreciation for the arts and sciences. Her worksheet is rich with details about her life, interests, and cultural background, providing a comprehensive learning experience for students. 


The questions on Mei’s worksheet are designed to help students explore various aspects of her personality and daily activities, such as her hobbies in playing the piano and painting, her love for reading, and her aspirations in mathematics and architecture. This approach encourages students to engage with the content actively, enhancing their comprehension and language skills while fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures and disciplines.

Appearances and hobbies with Mei

Goes with the Hobbies and Interests text created by phasme, which has articles about five people: Mike, Angela, Daniel, Judith and Peter. My worksheet has 14 questions intended to draw out student's understanding of the text.

HLS LI06C3: Hobbies and Interests worksheet

Students must read this text from Emma's Diary talking about her hobbies and interests. They must answer questions about the text to practice reading comprehension skills. There is a matching video to go along with the text and answer key is included. This is a fun video and activity set in 1996. Students learn fun vocabulary from the 90s.


Video Lesson: https://youtu.be/dX7e6D0WdYI


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