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Should you turn your hobby into a side business?

Two friends debate selling pottery made as a hobby; students track who says what, then advise each other about turning hobbies into work.

C1Adults50 minDialogue

About this lesson

A C1 listening lesson (dialogue). Dialogues and stories to listen to, with transcripts, speed control and ready-made questions.

Level
C1
Skill
Listening
Type
Dialogue
Students
Adults
Time
About 50 minutes
Topic
Hobbies & free time
Activities
Speaking / writing task, Key words, Listening (read aloud), Multiple choice, Gap-fill
Key words
on the side, a kiln, an invoice, crowd out, thrive on something, undercharge, resent
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Follow an informal conversation and identify each speaker's views and experiences
  • Give and respond to advice about hobbies and work using natural spoken phrases