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After school activities
Introduction
After school activities are things students do after classes finish. They help you learn new skills, stay healthy, meet friends, and have fun. This guide explains common activities, vocabulary, and practical ideas for doing activities at home, at a concert, at the park, and at a leisure centre.
1. At home
Common activities
- cook (/kʊk/) — prepare food
- dance (/dɑːns/) — move to music
- fly (/flaɪ/) — (for planes or kites) move in the air
- listen to (/lɪsɪn tə/) — pay attention to sound or music
- make your bed (/ˌmeɪk jɔːˈbed/) — arrange your bedding neatly
- sleep (/sliːp/) — rest at night
- talk to (/tɔːk tə/) — speak with someone
- tidy up (/ˌtaɪdi ˈʌp/) — clean and organize
Definition: "tidy up" means putting things in the right place so the room looks neat.
Practical examples
- After school, you can cook a simple sandwich and listen to music while you eat.
- Spend 10 minutes to tidy up your desk before doing homework.
2. A concert
Musical instruments vocabulary
- bass guitar (/beɪs ɡɪˈtɑː(r)/)
- cello (/tʃeləʊ/)
- clarinet (/ˌklærəˈnet/)
- drums (/drʌmz/)
- guitar (/ɡɪˈtɑː(r)/)
- piano (/pɪˈænəʊ/)
- recorder (/rɪˈkɔːdə(r)/)
- saxophone (/ˈsæksəfəʊn/)
- trumpet (/ˈtrʌmpɪt/)
- violin (/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/)
Definition: A concert is a live performance where musicians play music for an audience.
Practical examples and tips
- If you play piano, practice 15 minutes after school to improve.
- At a concert, be quiet during songs and clap at the end.
💡 Did you know?Fun fact: Did you know that the modern piano has over 12,000 parts and was developed from the harpsichord in the early 18th century?
3. At the park
Activities vocabulary
- drink a milkshake (/ˌdrɪŋk ə ˈmɪlkʃeɪk/)
- eat a pie (/ˌiːt ə ˈpaɪ/)
- feed the ducks (/ˌfiːd ðə ˈdʌks/)
- give a present (/ˌɡɪv ə ˈprezənt/)
- kiss her/his mother (/ˌkɪs hɜːr/)
- play chess (/ˌpleɪ ˈtʃes/)
- sit (/sɪt/)
- stand (/stænd/)
- take a photo (/ˌteɪk ə ˈfəʊtəʊ/)
- a cup of tea (/əˌkʌp əv ˈtiː/)
- answer an email (/ˌɑːnsər an ˈiːmeɪl/)
- champion (/ˈtʃæmpiən/)
- chess move (/ˈtʃes muːv/)
- greedy (/ˈɡriːdi/)
Definition: To feed the ducks means to give birds food, usually bread or seeds, but ask a park notice if food is allowed.
Practical examples
- Take a camera to take a photo of nature.
- Invite a friend to play chess on a bench.
💡 Did you know?Did you know ducks can sleep with one eye open because one side of their brain rests while the other stays awake?
4. At the leisure centre
Sports and activities vocabulary
- do athletics (/duː æθˈletɪks/)
- do gymnastics (/duː dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/)
- do judo (/duː ˈdʒuːdəʊ/)
- go dancing (/ɡəʊ ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/)
- go fencing (/ɡəʊ ˈfensɪŋ/)
- go swimming (/ɡəʊ ˈswɪmɪŋ/)
- play badminton (/ˌpleɪ ˈbædmɪntən/)
- play volleyball (/ˌpleɪ ˈvɒliˌbɔːl/)
- climbing wall (/ˈklæmɪŋ wɔːl/)
- leisure centre (/ˈleʒə ˌsɛntə(r)/)
- noticeboard (/ˈnəʊtɪsbɔːd/)
- winner (/ˈwɪnə(r)/)
- lazy (/ˈleɪzi/)
- hurt (/hɜːt/)
- try (/traɪ/)
- fight (/faɪt/)
Definition: A leisure centre is a place with sports and activities you can join, like swimming pools and courts.
Practical examples and safety tips
- Warm up before do athletics or do gymnastics to avoid injury.
- Check the noticeboard for class times and prices.
💡 Did you know?Fun fact: Did you know that organized swimming lessons date back to at least the 19th century and helped lower drowning rates?
5. Project and clubs
- buggy (/ˈbʌɡi/) — a small vehicle, sometimes used in science fairs for simple engineering projects
- club (/klʌb/) — group of students with a shared interest
Definition: A club is a group where people meet regularly to practice or discuss a shared hobby.
Practical ideas
- Join a music club to practice
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After School Activities
Klíčová slova: After school activities
Klíčové pojmy: Learn common vocabulary for home, park, concert, and leisure centre activities, Practice a musical instrument for 10–15 minutes daily to improve, Tidy up and make your bed to create a better study environment, Check a leisure centre noticeboard for class times and fees, Bring simple equipment to the park: camera, snacks, chess set, Join a club to meet others and practice regularly, Warm up before physical activities to avoid injury, Keep a short activity log: date, activity, one learning note, Use online videos if you cannot attend in-person classes, Plan one creative, one physical, and one relaxing activity each day
# After school activities
## Introduction
After school activities are things students do after classes finish. They help you learn new skills, stay healthy, meet friends, and have fun. This guide explains common activities, vocabulary, and practical ideas for doing activities at home, at a concert, at the park, and at a leisure centre.
## 1. At home
### Common activities
- **cook** (/kʊk/) — prepare food
- **dance** (/dɑːns/) — move to music
- **fly** (/flaɪ/) — (for planes or kites) move in the air
- **listen to** (/lɪsɪn tə/) — pay attention to sound or music
- **make your bed** (/ˌmeɪk jɔːˈbed/) — arrange your bedding neatly
- **sleep** (/sliːp/) — rest at night
- **talk to** (/tɔːk tə/) — speak with someone
- **tidy up** (/ˌtaɪdi ˈʌp/) — clean and organize
> Definition: "tidy up" means putting things in the right place so the room looks neat.
### Practical examples
- After school, you can **cook** a simple sandwich and **listen to** music while you eat.
- Spend 10 minutes to **tidy up** your desk before doing homework.
## 2. A concert
### Musical instruments vocabulary
- **bass guitar** (/beɪs ɡɪˈtɑː(r)/)
- **cello** (/tʃeləʊ/)
- **clarinet** (/ˌklærəˈnet/)
- **drums** (/drʌmz/)
- **guitar** (/ɡɪˈtɑː(r)/)
- **piano** (/pɪˈænəʊ/)
- **recorder** (/rɪˈkɔːdə(r)/)
- **saxophone** (/ˈsæksəfəʊn/)
- **trumpet** (/ˈtrʌmpɪt/)
- **violin** (/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/)
> Definition: A **concert** is a live performance where musicians play music for an audience.
### Practical examples and tips
- If you play **piano**, practice 15 minutes after school to improve.
- At a concert, be quiet during songs and clap at the end.
Fun fact: Did you know that the modern piano has over 12,000 parts and was developed from the harpsichord in the early 18th century?
## 3. At the park
### Activities vocabulary
- **drink a milkshake** (/ˌdrɪŋk ə ˈmɪlkʃeɪk/)
- **eat a pie** (/ˌiːt ə ˈpaɪ/)
- **feed the ducks** (/ˌfiːd ðə ˈdʌks/)
- **give a present** (/ˌɡɪv ə ˈprezənt/)
- **kiss her/his mother** (/ˌkɪs hɜːr/)
- **play chess** (/ˌpleɪ ˈtʃes/)
- **sit** (/sɪt/)
- **stand** (/stænd/)
- **take a photo** (/ˌteɪk ə ˈfəʊtəʊ/)
- **a cup of tea** (/əˌkʌp əv ˈtiː/)
- **answer an email** (/ˌɑːnsər an ˈiːmeɪl/)
- **champion** (/ˈtʃæmpiən/)
- **chess move** (/ˈtʃes muːv/)
- **greedy** (/ˈɡriːdi/)
> Definition: To **feed the ducks** means to give birds food, usually bread or seeds, but ask a park notice if food is allowed.
### Practical examples
- Take a camera to **take a photo** of nature.
- Invite a friend to **play chess** on a bench.
Did you know ducks can sleep with one eye open because one side of their brain rests while the other stays awake?
## 4. At the leisure centre
### Sports and activities vocabulary
- **do athletics** (/duː æθˈletɪks/)
- **do gymnastics** (/duː dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/)
- **do judo** (/duː ˈdʒuːdəʊ/)
- **go dancing** (/ɡəʊ ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/)
- **go fencing** (/ɡəʊ ˈfensɪŋ/)
- **go swimming** (/ɡəʊ ˈswɪmɪŋ/)
- **play badminton** (/ˌpleɪ ˈbædmɪntən/)
- **play volleyball** (/ˌpleɪ ˈvɒliˌbɔːl/)
- **climbing wall** (/ˈklæmɪŋ wɔːl/)
- **leisure centre** (/ˈleʒə ˌsɛntə(r)/)
- **noticeboard** (/ˈnəʊtɪsbɔːd/)
- **winner** (/ˈwɪnə(r)/)
- **lazy** (/ˈleɪzi/)
- **hurt** (/hɜːt/)
- **try** (/traɪ/)
- **fight** (/faɪt/)
> Definition: A **leisure centre** is a place with sports and activities you can join, like swimming pools and courts.
### Practical examples and safety tips
- Warm up before **do athletics** or **do gymnastics** to avoid injury.
- Check the **noticeboard** for class times and prices.
Fun fact: Did you know that organized swimming lessons date back to at least the 19th century and helped lower drowning rates?
## 5. Project and clubs
- **buggy** (/ˈbʌɡi/) — a small vehicle, sometimes used in science fairs for simple engineering projects
- **club** (/klʌb/) — group of students with a shared interest
> Definition: A **club** is a group where people meet regularly to practice or discuss a shared hobby.
### Practical ideas
- Join a music club to practice