Question: Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?

Analysis

1. Answer whether you have a hobby that you have kept since you were a child. 2. You can mention what the hobby is and explain why you have continued with it for so long, or how it has influenced your life.

Synonyms

Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. hobby→pastime; interest; leisure activity
  2. since childhood→from a young age; ever since I was little; when I was a child
Question: Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?

Idea 1

Yes
  1. I have loved drawing/painting since I was a child.
  2. My parents encouraged me to take art classes when I was young.
  3. It helps me relax and express my feelings.
  4. I still draw in my free time, and sometimes I give my drawings as gifts.
  5. I have improved a lot over the years and even participated in school competitions.

Idea 2

No
  1. My interests have changed as I’ve grown older.
  2. When I was a child, I liked collecting stamps/toys, but now I don’t do that anymore.
  3. I have new hobbies now, like playing sports or listening to music.
  4. It’s natural for people’s hobbies to change as they get older.
  5. I like to try new things, so I don’t stick to just one hobby for a long time.
Question: Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?

Related Vocabulary

  1. Pastime
  2. Interest
  3. Passion
  4. Dedication
  5. Consistency
  6. Memorable
  7. Nostalgic
  8. Skill
  9. Leisure activity
  10. Lifelong

Authentic Idioms

Try these idioms to get 7+ in IELTS Speaking:
  1. Old habits die hard: It’s difficult to stop doing something you’ve been doing for a long time.
  2. A trip down memory lane: Remembering happy times from the past.
  3. Stand the test of time: Remain popular or valued over a long period.
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