Being able to talk about hobbies, movies, games, and sports helps you connect socially and share interests naturally. GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition method supports steady memorization and confident real-life use.
Below is a curated preview from GuruLango’s Entertainment & Sports in English vocabulary collection.
1. Hobby
These words describe common hobbies people enjoy in their free time.
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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reading
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ˈriː.dɪŋ
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enjoying books
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drawing
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ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ
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making pictures
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photography
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fəˈtɒɡ.rə.fi
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taking photos
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gardening
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ˈɡɑː.dən.ɪŋ
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growing plants
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cooking
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ˈkʊk.ɪŋ
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preparing food
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knitting
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ˈnɪt.ɪŋ
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making clothes
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collecting
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kəˈlek.tɪŋ
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gathering items
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fishing
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ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ
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catching fish
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traveling
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ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ
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visiting places
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painting
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ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ
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using paint
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2. Movie & TV Show
Use these terms to discuss films, series, and watching habits.
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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movie
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ˈmuː.vi
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film
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TV series
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ˈtiː.vi ˈsɪə.riːz
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episodic show
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documentary
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ˌdɒk.jʊˈmen.tər.i
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factual film
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cartoon
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kɑːˈtuːn
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animated show
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episode
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ˈep.ɪ.səʊd
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single program
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season
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ˈsiː.zən
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group of episodes
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actor
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ˈæk.tər
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male performer
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actress
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ˈæk.trəs
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female performer
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director
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daɪˈrek.tər
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film maker
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streaming
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ˈstriː.mɪŋ
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watching online
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3. Game
These words help you talk about digital and physical games.
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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video game
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ˈvɪd.i.əʊ ɡeɪm
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digital game
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board game
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bɔːd ɡeɪm
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tabletop game
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card game
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kɑːd ɡeɪm
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played with cards
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console
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ˈkɒn.səʊl
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gaming device
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controller
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kənˈtrəʊ.lər
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game input device
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level
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ˈlev.əl
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stage in game
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character
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ˈkær.ək.tər
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player role
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score
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skɔː
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game points
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multiplayer
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ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.ər
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multiple players
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tournament
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ˈtʊə.nə.mənt
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competitive event
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4. Sport
These sport names help you talk about physical activities and fitness.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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football
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ˈfʊt.bɔːl
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team ball sport
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basketball
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ˈbɑː.skɪt.bɔːl
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hoop sport
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tennis
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ˈten.ɪs
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racket sport
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badminton
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ˈbæd.mɪn.tən
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shuttlecock sport
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swimming
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ˈswɪm.ɪŋ
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water sport
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running
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ˈrʌn.ɪŋ
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track activity
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cycling
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ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ
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riding a bike
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volleyball
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ˈvɒl.i.bɔːl
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net sport
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martial arts
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ˈmɑː.ʃəl ɑːts
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combat sports
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yoga
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ˈjəʊ.ɡə
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flexibility exercise
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5. Sport Equipment
These terms describe equipment used in sports and training.
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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ball
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bɔːl
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round sports object
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racket
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ˈræk.ɪt
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hitting tool
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helmet
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ˈhel.mɪt
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head protection
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gloves
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ɡlʌvz
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hand protection
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uniform
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ˈjuː.nɪ.fɔːm
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team clothing
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sneakers
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ˈsniː.kəz
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sports shoes
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net
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net
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barrier mesh
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goalpost
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ˈɡəʊl.pəʊst
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scoring frame
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whistle
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ˈwɪs.əl
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referee tool
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stopwatch
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ˈstɒp.wɒtʃ
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timing device
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6. Sport Event
Use these words to describe organized sports competitions.
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Vocabulary
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IPA
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Meaning
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match
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mætʃ
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sports contest
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tournament
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ˈtʊə.nə.mənt
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series of games
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championship
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ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp
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title competition
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league
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liːɡ
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season competition
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final
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ˈfaɪ.nəl
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last match
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qualifier
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ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.ər
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entry round
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knockout
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ˈnɒk.aʊt
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elimination round
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opening ceremony
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ˈəʊ.pən.ɪŋ ˈser.ə.mə.ni
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event start
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medal
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ˈmed.əl
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award prize
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trophy
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ˈtrəʊ.fi
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winner award
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7. Entertainment Place
These place names help you talk about entertainment venues.
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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cinema
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ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə
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movie theater
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theater
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ˈθɪə.tər
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live performance venue
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stadium
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ˈsteɪ.di.əm
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sports arena
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concert hall
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ˈkɒn.sət hɔːl
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music venue
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amusement park
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əˈmjuːz.mənt pɑːk
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theme park
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museum
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mjuːˈziː.əm
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exhibition place
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gallery
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ˈɡæl.ər.i
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art display
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arcade
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ɑːˈkeɪd
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game center
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club
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klʌb
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nightlife venue
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playground
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ˈpleɪ.ɡraʊnd
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outdoor play area
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These Entertainment & Sports vocabulary sets help you talk naturally about hobbies, movies, games, sports activities, and leisure spaces in English. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll remember these words more easily and use them with confidence in social conversations.
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