everyday life and leisure time

Everyday life and leisure time

What is Free time

• Free time = leisure time – it is when you don’t have to be at school or work. You don’t have to study, do chores or anything.

Active leisure time

• It is divided into 3 categories – social, cognitive and physical

• Social activities – focus on socialising with other people

• Cognitive activities – activities like: collecting stamps, playing chess/other board games, feeding ducks or fishing

• Physical activities – activities that are necessary for your physical health: sports and exercises

Passive leisure time

• It requires little effort

• It includes: watching TV, listening to music, reading, etc.

• It is good for relaxing and in is necessary for your mental health

Events in English speaking countries

• Barbecue

• Afternoon tea

• Thanksgiving

• 4th of July

• Super bowl party

• Halloween

• Christmas

• Easter

• New year’s Eve

Daily routine

• Morning

• Brush my teeth / dress up / have a breakfast

• Start school

• Going to school (by bus, by train, walking)

• Lunch break

• Some soup and second meal

• Afternoon

• Going home / activities (reading, writing) / nap

• Dinner

• Leftovers from lunch or new meal / not that big as lunch

• Weekend

• Free time / time for activities, relaxation / spending time with family.