27 ESL Conversation Questions about Hobbies

  1. Do you have any hobbies? What are they?
  2. What hobbies did you have when you were a child?
  3. Did you start any new hobbies during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns?
  4. Do you have any indoor hobbies? What are they?
  5. Do you have any hobbies that require you to be outside? What hobbies are they?
  6. Do you have a collection? What do you collect? How long have been collecting them?
  7. What hobbies do your parents have? Are they good hobbies?
  8. Can you find enough time for your hobbies?
  9. Do you spend any money on your hobbies? 
  10. Does it cost a lot to pursue your hobby?
  11. How long have you had hobbies?
  12. Give some examples of hobbies that one can enjoy doing. Do you enjoy any of them?
  13. How much time can you spend on your hobbies?
  14. Which hobbies are very expensive?
  15. Are there any dangerous hobbies? What are they?
  16. Are there any hobbies you would like to try before you get old?
  17. What are some of the most popular hobbies in your country?
  18. Would you like to try any hobbies that are popular in other countries?
  19. What are some of the popular hobbies in different countries?
  20. Why is it important to have a hobby?
  21. Does everybody have to have a hobby? Why/Why not?
  22. What happens if you can’t have enough time for your hobbies? How do you feel?
  23. Do you think it is important to have a hobby for mental health? How? Please explain it in detail.
  24. Can you make money from doing your hobby? Would you like to make it?
  25. Which hobbies can make people happy and proud?
  26. Would you support your friend if s/he quits her/his job and takes up a hobby that makes them earn less money?
  27. What if everybody can earn money from their hobbies, how would life be?