Ever been asked “What’s your hobby?” in Korean and froze? Today you’ll learn how to talk about hobbies and interests simply and confidently using A1-friendly words and patterns like 취미, 좋아해요, and 관심이 있어요. By the end, you’ll be ready for small talk—and to share what you love.

Core hobby words you’ll use a lot

Here are everyday words you’ll meet in real conversations about hobbies. Read the examples aloud and notice the polite present ending -어요/-해요.

Pattern 1: Noun + 을/를 + 좋아해요

To say you like something, use the object particle 을/를 before 좋아해요.

• Use 을 after a noun ending with a consonant (받침)
• Use 를 after a noun ending with a vowel

저는 영화 좋아해요.

Cultural tip: Politeness and particles

In casual English you might drop little words, but in Korean, particles like 을/를 make your sentence clear and natural. In polite conversation, begin with 저는… or 제… and end with -요.

Pattern 2: “My hobby is ~” with 제 취미는 ~예요/이에요

To introduce your hobby, use the topic particle 은/는 and the copula “to be”:

• 제 취미는 요리예요. (My hobby is cooking.)
• 제 취미는 독서예요. (My hobby is reading.)

제 취미 독서예요.

Pattern 3: “I’m interested in ~” with ~에 관심이 있어요

Use noun + 에 관심이 있어요 to show interest. The particle 에 marks the thing you’re interested in.

Mini-conversation: Ask and answer about hobbies

Practice ordering this short dialogue.

Common mistake to avoid

제 취미는 음악을 좋아해요. → 저는 음악을 좋아해요. Use 제 취미는 + [noun], e.g., 제 취미는 음악 감상이에요. If you’re using 좋아해요, say 저는 [noun]을/를 좋아해요.

Quick practice: mix and match

Try making your own sentences:

• 저는 [음악/영화/게임/여행/사진]을/를 좋아해요.
• 제 취미는 [요리/독서/영화 보기/사진 찍기]예요/이에요.
• 저는 [한국어/사진/요리]에 관심이 있어요.

Say them out loud. Swap in different words to talk about you.

Wrap-up

You learned:

• Key hobby words: 취미, 좋아하다, 관심이 있다, plus common activity nouns
• Essential patterns: Noun + 을/를 + 좋아해요; 제 취미는 ~예요/이에요; ~에 관심이 있어요
• How to use particles naturally in A1 sentences

Keep it simple and polite, and you’ll be great at small talk. Share what you love—in Korean! 오늘도 화이팅!