“Talk about your hobby” is a topic that appear on the IELTS test. The interviewer can also bring up this topic during a college entrance interview or job application.
Playing the piano
You should say:
– How long have you been doing it?
– How often do you do it?
– What benefits do you get from it?
And explain why you enjoy it?
Sample Answer
Now I’m gonna talk about one of my favorite pastime activities, it’s playing the piano. I think I’ve been playing it for 5 years since I was a junior at university. You know when I was in university, I was so up-to-the-ears with assignments and I also had to meet deadlines on a regular basis. So I surfed the Internet to find something to watch to unwind. Luckily, I stumbled upon a song called “Golden hours” which was composed by an American famous singer, I don’t really remember his name to be honest. In that video, he was singing and playing the piano at the same time. I felt so motivated and decided to enroll in a basic piano school.
Well, the school is located in District 2 which is about 10-minute drive from my house. At first, I was struggling to remember the lesson because it was quite complicated for a beginner like me. However, I believe that hard work pays off so I didn’t give up and after 6 months with a lot of dedication, I was able to play a basic song smoothly. I feel grateful for all the great support, patience and passion of the teacher. Without his encouragement, I could have felt insecure and stuck to continue the course.
You know, taking up a musical instrument brings positive impacts on our lives. Not only does it help us overcome negative emotions like anger or sadness, but also reduce depression. Besides that, it’s a good exercise to improve our memory, which is important in this technological era where concentration and procrastination are great concerns.
