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Insight - Elementary - Unit 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "activity", "free time", "enjoy", etc.

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Insight - Elementary
free time
free time
[noun]

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

Ex: She enjoys reading novels in her free time. 
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activity
activity
[noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Drawing and painting are creative activities that can express your emotions. 
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acting
acting
[noun]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

Ex: Despite being a comedy, the film required some serious acting. 
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cooking
cooking
[noun]

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

Ex: He found cooking to be a great stress-reliever. 
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dancing
dancing
[noun]

‌the act of moving our body to music; a set of movements performed to music

Ex: The dancing was so energetic that everyone joined in. 
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drawing
drawing
[noun]

the activity or art of creating illustrations by a pen or pencil

Ex: He enjoys drawing in his free time. 
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painting
painting
[noun]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

Ex: I'm learning about the art of painting in my after-school class. 
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playing
playing
[noun]

the action of engaging in a game, sport, or other fun activity

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computer game

a game designed to be played on a computer

Ex: He spent the evening playing his favorite computer game. 
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tennis
tennis
[noun]

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

Ex: He dreams of becoming a professional tennis player one day. 
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drum
drum
[noun]

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

Ex: Drum lessons have helped him improve his sense of rhythm. 
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playing
playing
[noun]

the action of making music by using an instrument

Ex: His playing of the piano was mesmerizing. 
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rock climbing

a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

Ex: Rock climbing requires strength and focus. 
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singing
singing
[noun]

the act of producing musical sounds with one's voice

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skateboarding

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

Ex: He enjoys the thrill of skateboarding, spending hours perfecting his tricks at the skate park. 
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swimming
swimming
[noun]

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

Ex: He learned how to do the front crawl stroke in swimming lessons. 
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like
like
[noun]

something by which a person can show their interest in or approval of a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button

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dislike
dislike
[noun]

the feeling of not liking something or someone

Ex: She has a strong dislike for spicy foods. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while working. 
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interested
interested
[Adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: She was genuinely interested in learning French. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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aerobics
aerobics
[noun]

a type of exercise that is designed to make one's lungs and heart stronger, often performed with music

Ex: The instructor led a session of high-energy aerobics, including jumping jacks and step exercises. 
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archery
archery
[noun]

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

Ex: She has been practicing archery for five years. 
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athletics
athletics
[noun]

the sport of competing in track and field events, including running races and various competitions in jumping and throwing

Ex: She trained all winter to qualify for the national athletics championships in the 400‑meter dash. 
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badminton
badminton
[noun]

a sport played by two or four players who hit a lightweight object called a shuttle back and forth over a tall net using rackets

Ex: Badminton is a fast-paced sport that requires quick reflexes. 
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basketball

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

Ex: He enjoys playing basketball with his friends at the local park on weekends. 
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to canoe
to canoe
[Verb]

to travel or move in a small, narrow boat typically using paddles for moving

Ex: In their adventurous spirit, the group decided to canoe down the meandering river. 
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cricket
cricket
[noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

Ex: Cricket requires a good understanding of strategy. 
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gymnastics

a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

Ex: She has been practicing gymnastics since she was a child and has competed in several national championships. 
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hockey
hockey
[noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players on grass or a field, using long sticks to put a hard ball in the opposite team's goal

Ex: The excitement was palpable as the two teams took to the field for the championship hockey match, each determined to claim victory. 
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karate
karate
[noun]

a martial art that involves striking and blocking techniques, typically practiced for self-defense, sport, or physical fitness

Ex: Karate helps build physical strength and mental discipline. 
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rugby
rugby
[noun]

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

Ex: He started playing rugby at a young age. 
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running
running
[noun]

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

Ex: She enjoys running in the park every morning for exercise. 
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sailing
sailing
[noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: She spends her weekends sailing on the lake, enjoying the peace and tranquility of the water. 
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skiing
skiing
[noun]

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

Ex: He took up skiing as a hobby and now spends every weekend on the mountain. 
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volleyball

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

Ex: She enjoys the teamwork and strategy involved in playing volleyball. 
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