· 13 lists · 590 words

Free time and sport

What gets said when nobody has to work.

What holds these lists together

Time that belongs to you: on the beach, at the campsite, in the club, at a party, on a mountain and under water. These lists share a situation — you are among people who are not trying to make themselves easy to follow, and the words come fast and in passing. Anyone who has to ask has already missed the moment. The celebrations are here, and with them things English has no single word for. La sobremesa is the time after a meal when everybody stays at the table talking, and at a celebration it often lasts longer than the meal itself.

The 13 lists

A2Free time and sportSaturday, and the verbs it is made of.40 words B1Celebrations and invitationsInviting, congratulating, apologising — and when to arrive.50 words B1Training and competitionSigning up, training, winning, getting hurt.50 words B1Parties and celebrationsInviting, congratulating, raising a glass.30 words B1The beach and the seasideHiring a lounger, keeping out of the sun, watching the water.36 words B1Camping and the camper vanBooking a pitch, putting the tent up, finding power and water.34 words B2Competition and the clubLeague, rule, referee, contract — the sport behind the game.50 words C1The mountainsRoute, rope, belay, weather window — what is planned, secured and called off on a mountain.50 words C2CollectingCondition, provenance, authenticity — and what makes the value.50 words C2Chess and gamesPosition, plan, clock — and how they are talked about.50 words C2DivingPhysics, kit, planning, and what can go wrong.50 words C2RidingThe gaits, the aids, the tack and the horse's own day.50 words C2CavingHow the rock is made, how the rope works, and when to turn back.50 words

Spread across the levels

The category runs across the levels — it is an area, not a difficulty. If you practise it, you can also choose a level at the top of the practice page and then get only the part that sits there.

Level	Words	Share
A2	40	7 %
B1	200	34 %
B2	50	8 %
C1	50	8 %
C2	250	42 %

Practise this category

Multiple choice and gaps, across all 13 lists and all 590 words. Whatever you get wrong comes back tomorrow.