Describe a Leisure Activity (A Game, Hobby, or Sport) That is Popular in your Country | Speaking for IELTS PDF Download

You should say:

• what this activity is
• where people usually do it
• why people enjoy doing this activity
• and explain what you like/dislike about this activity.

Sample Answer:

• Earlier people in our country used to participate in or come up with various engaging activities to engage them during their leisure. Mostly, they used to play a sport, gossip with each other, eat out or travel to places. But now, with the advent of videos and movies on various online platforms, video streaming and binge-watching shows have become a favoured pastime.
• As cell phones or laptops are available at reasonable prices, everyone owns them and can appreciate multitudes of shows, according to their preference, from anywhere and anytime. After a busy day of work at the office or monotonous home chores, people take a break and can avail themselves of this activity.
• Due to overwhelming competition in the job market or among companies, most people do not have enough time to indulge in outdoor activities. Some people are too lazy to go outside as it requires hard work. However, video streaming, either on Youtube or movies, shows or documentaries on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and similar portals do not require any planning, moving out, or hard work. One can just lay on a bed or sofa or find a suitable corner and have internet connectivity to watch a show. Furthermore, these channels have subscriptions that can be shared on various devices. So, the cost that might also be incurred becomes minimal.
• The only thing I like about it is that I get to watch different kinds of shows in a single place without breaks or advertisements. I can choose according to my choice, watch it later, and even download it and enjoy it on offline mode on a flight. But there are many things that I do not like about it, like it makes a person lazy as they avoid outdoor activities. Moreover, video streaming is very addictive, and many people prefer it more than talking to people in front of them. Additionally, I enjoy going out with friends and watching movies on a larger screen with 3D effects, which are not possible on a small phone screen or a laptop.