FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

How do Americans spend their free time? Many Americans enjoy playing sports, such as American football, tennis, soccer and ice hockey. Both women and men of all ages often go to gyms to exercise before or after work, and also on the weekends. Here they can go swimming, jogging, cycling and do activities such as aerobics, Pilates, kick boxing, Tai Chi and other fun classes – all indoors. How do the British spend their free time? According to a recent survey, 45 % of the British watch television, 24 % meet with friends, 23 % play sports or have hobbies, and 10 % listen to music or read books.

How do the Japanese spend their free time? Popular outdoor activities include hiking, skiing, golf, swimming, fishing, baseball, tennis and football. Indoor activities include card games, basketball, table tennis and games called Shogi and Go that are similar to chess. There are also martical arts such as judo, karate and Sumo wrestling. The Japanese also love travelling abroad to Europe, Australia and America.

How do Brazilians spend their free time? Families spend a lot of time together. They often go to parties and festivals where they listen to lively music and dance. Some popular dances are Samba, Bossa Nova, Maracatu and Samba Reggae.