TOPIC 03. 여가활동 | Leisure & Hobbies #
여가활동은 ‘말할거리(스토리)’를 만들기 쉬운 주제입니다. AL은 활동 자체보다, 왜 그 활동을 하는지(동기), 어떤 디테일이 있는지(장면), 하고 난 뒤 느낌(감정/리플렉션)을 보여주는 것이 중요합니다.
자주 나오는 질문 패턴 #
- What do you do in your free time?
- Describe a hobby you enjoy and explain why you like it.
- Tell me about the last time you enjoyed your hobby.
- How do you spend time with friends?
답변 플롯 템플릿 #
[S] In my free time, I usually ________.
[D] I started it because ________, and I do it ________ (when/where/how often).
[D] The best part is ________ (specific detail).
[E] It makes me feel ________ / It helps me ________.
[R] If I didn't have this hobby, I'd probably ________. So it's important to me.실전 질문 1 #
OPIC 스타일 질문
What do you usually do in your free time? Please describe one activity and explain why you like it.
IH 샘플 (짧고 무난하지만, 디테일/감정/연결이 부족한 버전)
In my free time, I like watching dramas. I watch them
at home after work. I like it because it's fun and I can
relax.AL 샘플 (장면 + 디테일 + 감정 + 리플렉션까지)
In my free time, I usually watch dramas or short
documentaries at home. (pause) I know it sounds
ordinary, but for me it's the easiest way to switch off
after work. I make some tea, turn off notifications on
my phone, and I watch one or two episodes. What I
like most is that I can get absorbed in a story and
forget about deadlines for a while. Honestly, it
makes me feel calm and a bit lighter. And
sometimes, if the story is meaningful, I even reflect
on my own life, which is kind of a bonus.AL 버전 B (같은 질문, 다른 각도–버전 2로 확장)
Another hobby I have is taking long walks while listening to music. (pause) It's free, it clears my head, and it
gives me small ideas for what to do next day.
• Activity choice: 1개 활동을 선택하고 '왜'를 먼저 말하기
• Detail: 준비 동작(tea/notifications) 같은 작은 장면 추가
• Emotion: calm/lighter 등 감정 + 효과(스트레스 감소)
• Reflection: 의미/교훈/생각으로 마무리
• What kind of dramas do you prefer and why?
• Do you usually do this alone or with others?
• Has your hobby changed over time?실전 질문 2 #
OPIC 스타일 질문
Tell me about a hobby you started recently. How did you get into it, and how do you feel about it now?
IH 샘플 (짧고 무난하지만, 디테일/감정/연결이 부족한 버전)
Recently I started baking. I saw it on YouTube. I bake
cookies sometimes. It's difficult but interesting.AL 샘플 (장면 + 디테일 + 감정 + 리플렉션까지)
Recently, I started baking simple cookies at home.
(pause) It began because I kept seeing short baking
videos online, and they looked surprisingly relaxing.
At first, I made a lot of mistakes - I burned a batch,
and another time the cookies were too hard. But I
didn't give up. I adjusted the oven time little by little.
Now, when the smell fills my kitchen, I feel genuinely
happy, like I created something with my own hands.
That sense of control is refreshing, especially when
my work feels unpredictable.AL 버전 B (같은 질문, 다른 각도–버전 2로 확장)
Even if the cookies aren't perfect, (pause) I like the process. It's one of those hobbies where you can see the
result immediately, and it's very satisfying.
• Start: recently started + trigger(영상/친구 추천)
• Complication: 초반 실수 1-2개 (AL 디테일)
• Action: 개선한 행동(조절/연습)
• Emotion: smell/happy/satisfying
• Reflection: 왜 나에게 의미 있는지(통제감/성취감)
• Who do you share your hobby results with?
• What was the most difficult part at the beginning?
• Would you like to continue this hobby in the future?실전 질문 3 #
OPIC 스타일 질문
When you spend time with friends, what do you usually do? Describe a recent time you met a friend and what you talked about.
IH 샘플 (짧고 무난하지만, 디테일/감정/연결이 부족한 버전)
I meet my friends on weekends. We usually go to a
cafe and talk. Recently I met my friend and we
talked about work and life.AL 샘플 (장면 + 디테일 + 감정 + 리플렉션까지)
When I meet friends, I prefer simple plans like coffee
or a casual meal. (pause) Recently, I met a close
friend after a long time, and we went to a quiet cafe
near the station. We talked about our jobs, but what
I remember most is how honest the conversation
was. My friend told me she felt overwhelmed, and I
shared that I've been feeling similar pressure.
(pause) It wasn't just small talk. After that, I felt
relieved because I realized I'm not the only one
struggling sometimes. That's why I value these
meet-ups - they reset my emotions.AL 버전 B (같은 질문, 다른 각도–버전 2로 확장)
Sometimes we add a short walk after coffee. It helps the conversation flow, and we end up laughing about
random things, which feels really warm.확장 질문 (여기까지 이어서 물어볼 수 있어요)
- Preference: 어떤 만남을 좋아하는지(간단한 계획)
- Recent story: 언제/어디서 + 무엇을 했는지
- Detail: 대화 주제 1개를 구체화(감정 포함)
- Emotion: relieved/warm 등
- Reflection: 그 만남의 의미
- Do you prefer meeting friends in groups or one-on-one?
- How often do you usually meet your friends?
- What is the best memory you have with your friends?
다이얼로그 확장 연습 #
아래는 ‘한 문장 답변 → AL 길이’로 확장하는 연습입니다. Examiner 질문에 대해 먼저 Level 1만 말하고, 사다리처럼 한 단계씩 늘려 보세요.
연습 스크립트 (Level 1 → 확장 힌트 → 내 버전으로 늘리기)
Examiner: What do you do in your free time?
You (Level 1): I usually watch dramas at home to relax.
확장 힌트: 준비 동작(tea/phone) + 감정 + 리플렉션까지
Examiner: Tell me about a recent time you met a friend.
You (Level 1): I met a friend at a cafe and we talked about work.
확장 힌트: 대화의 '한 장면'을 재현(what she said / how you reacted) + 감정다이얼로그 확장 기록지 (말하기 전에 30초 메모용)
[기록용 메모]
- 내 버전의 핵심 키워드 5개:
1) ________ 2) ________ 3) ________ 4) ________ 5) ________
- 내가 추가한 디테일(장소/사람/감각/수치):
장소: ________ / 사람: ________ / 감각: ________ / 수치: ________
- 감정 단어 2개:
________, ________
핵심 표현 (말로 바로 붙이는 Chunk)말로 바로 쓰는 표현 & 템플릿 #
Chunk Bank (그대로 바꿔 끼우면 문장이 길어져요)
- In my free time, I usually ________ to unwind.
- I make sure to ________ before I start, so I can focus.
- What I like most is that ________.
- Honestly, it makes me feel ________.
- At first, it was hard because ________, but I got better by ________.
- That sense of ________ is really refreshing.
- It wasn’t just small talk; we actually talked about ________.
- Afterwards, I felt ________ because ________.
버전 만들기 팁
- 버전 A: 구체적 경험 1개를 깊게
- 버전 B: 습관/루틴을 넓게 + 짧은 미니 스토리 1개
- 버전 C: 비교(예전 vs 지금 / A vs B)로 마무리
플롯 템플릿 (빈칸만 채우면 바로 말할 수 있어요)
[S] In my free time, I usually ________.
[D] I started it because ________, and I do it ________ (when/where/how often).
[D] The best part is ________ (specific detail).
[E] It makes me feel ________ / It helps me ________.
[R] If I didn't have this hobby, I'd probably ________. So it's important to me.
[버전 B용 추가 문장]
- That being said, ________.
- Looking back, ________.
- If I had to sum it up, ________.
