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Talking about your hobbies
You've just met Camilla at a party at a mutual friend's, and she wants to know what you do in your free time.
Medium · 4 min
Talking about your hobbies
Scenario: Du har lige mødt Camilla til en fest hos en fælles ven, og hun vil gerne vide, hvad du laver i din fritid.
How the conversation starts
One way it can go. Play the conversation above to choose your own replies and see where they take it.
Camilla
Hej, jeg hedder Camilla! Fortæl lidt om dig selv – hvad laver du i din fritid?
Hi, I'm Camilla! Tell me a bit about yourself – what do you do in your free time?
You
Jeg kan godt lide at male og tegne.
I like painting and drawing.
Camilla
Det lyder hyggeligt! Laver du også mad derhjemme?
That sounds nice! Do you also cook at home?
You
Ja, jeg elsker at lave mad.
Yes, I love cooking.
Camilla
Jeg er selv mere til sport. Jeg går til håndboldtræning tre gange om ugen. Dyrker du noget motion?
I'm more into sport myself. I go to handball training three times a week. Do you get any exercise?
You
Ja, jeg løber om morgenen.
Yes, I run in the mornings.
Camilla
Er du med i en klub, eller træner du alene?
Are you in a club, or do you train on your own?
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