Straightforward B2 Upper Intermediate Vocabulary, Lesson 1B

Discussing strange hobbies and different types of storms.

First date taught: 4 April 2023

1B – Unusual Pastimes

Theme: Typical and not-so-typical pastimes and the consequences thereof.


pastime (n): an activity that you enjoy doing when you are not working, often one that you are passionate about.
Examples: He is gently tolerant and affectionate about her search for a real pastime.
The baseball classic is a great American pastime.
Sitting on the patio watching her birds was a favorite pastime for Elaine.

Joplin tornado path from Homeland Security Digital Library
Tornado and hurricane infographics set with natural disaster symbols vector illustration Image by macrovector on Freepik

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Attribution: Image by vecstock on Freepik

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