In this lesson, we learn how to talk about sports we watch, especially using the simple present tense to describe our interests and hobbies. You will also learn how to say how often you watch something and why you like it.
Examples:
I watch American football a lot.
He watches baseball on weekends.
We don’t watch sports on weekdays.
GRAMMAR: Simple Present for Habits and Frequency
We use the simple present to talk about habits and regular actions. To ask about someone's habits, use "Do/Does" at the beginning.
Question Structure:
Do/Does + subject + base verb + ?
Answer Structure:
Yes/No + subject + do/does/don’t/doesn’t + base verb
Examples:
Do you watch American football? → Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
Does he watch it every week? → Yes, he does. / No, he doesn’t.
What sport do you watch? → I watch American football.
VOCABULARY
Football – a sport where two teams try to score points by carrying or throwing a ball.
Game – a match or contest in sports.
Watch – to look at something like a sport or movie.
Team – a group of players who play together.
Score – to get points in a game.
Player – a person who plays a sport.
Helmet – protective gear worn on the head in football.
Coach – the person who trains and leads a team.
Match – another word for a sports game.
Stadium – a large place where people watch sports.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I watch American football a lot.
My favorite team is...
I watch games on TV.
Do you watch football?
I enjoy watching sports.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I watch American football every Sunday.
She watches football with her family.
Negative:
I don’t watch football during the week.
He doesn’t like watching sports.
Questions:
Do you watch American football?
What sport does she watch?
Answers:
Yes, I do. I love it!
No, he doesn’t. He prefers movies.
CONVERSATION
Jake: Hi, Sara! Do you like sports?
Sara: Yes, I do! I watch American football a lot.
Jake: Nice! Do you have a favorite team?
Sara: Yes, I support the Eagles. They are very strong this season.
Jake: Cool. I usually watch games with my dad. We eat snacks and cheer for our team.
Sara: That sounds fun! I watch games with my brother.
Jake: Let’s watch the next game together!
Sara: Great idea!
READING
Tom is a big fan of American football. He watches games every weekend. His favorite team is the Tigers. Tom wears his team’s shirt and cheers loudly when they play. He usually watches games with his uncle. They eat popcorn and talk about the players. Tom thinks football is exciting and fun.
Questions and Answers:
When does Tom watch football?
Every weekend.
What is his favorite team?
The Tigers.
Who watches games with him?
His uncle.
What does Tom think about football?
It is exciting and fun.
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