Describe a place where you love to spend your free time. What makes it special?

A natural way to answer

My favourite place is a small cafe near my home. It's cosy and calm, and I like to hang out there with a book. I can soak up the quiet atmosphere and get away from my busy week for a while.

Key phrases to use

• hang out — to spend time relaxing somewhere or with people, with no fixed plan“We like to hang out at the beach on weekends.”
• soak up — to enjoy something fully, like sun, atmosphere, or an experience“We sat on the terrace soaking up the sun.”
• get away from — to escape something stressful or unpleasant for a while“I go hiking to get away from the city.”