In this lesson, we learn how to talk about different sports and say which ones we like or don’t like. We also practice using simple grammar to describe what sports we play or watch. This is very useful when you meet new people, talk about your hobbies, or make friends.
Examples:
I like playing tennis.
She watches soccer every weekend.
We don’t play volleyball at school.
GRAMMAR: Talking About Sports
We use play, go, or watch depending on the sport.
Use “play” for team and ball sports:
I play basketball.
He plays baseball.
Use “go” for activities ending in -ing:
I go swimming.
She goes hiking.
Use “watch” for watching sports:
We watch soccer on TV.
They watch tennis matches.
Negative:
I don’t play rugby.
She doesn’t watch baseball.
Questions:
Do you play any sports?
Does he go running?
Short Answers:
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
Yes, he does. / No, he doesn’t.
VOCABULARY
Soccer – a game played by two teams trying to score goals.
Basketball – a game where players throw a ball into a high net.
Swimming – moving through water using your body.
Tennis – a game where two people use rackets to hit a ball.
Running – moving fast on your feet.
Baseball – a game where players hit a ball with a bat.
Team – a group of people who play a sport together.
Player – a person who plays a sport.
Coach – a person who trains players.
Practice – time spent training or learning a sport.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I play soccer with my friends.
She goes swimming on Saturdays.
Do you watch basketball games?
What sport do you like?
I’m not good at tennis, but I enjoy it.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I play tennis every Friday.
He watches football on TV.
They go swimming at the pool.
Negative:
I don’t play volleyball.
She doesn’t like baseball.
Questions:
Do you like soccer?
Does he play on a team?
Answers:
Yes, I do. It’s fun!
No, he doesn’t. He likes running.
CONVERSATION
Tom: Hi Mia! What sports do you like?
Mia: I love swimming and playing tennis. What about you?
Tom: I play basketball with my friends at school.
Mia: That’s great! Do you watch any sports?
Tom: Yes, I watch soccer on weekends. Do you?
Mia: Not really. I prefer playing.
Tom: Let’s play tennis together someday.
Mia: Sure! That sounds fun.
READING
Sarah enjoys sports. On Mondays, she goes running in the morning. On Wednesdays, she plays volleyball with her classmates. Every weekend, Sarah watches soccer matches on TV with her family. Her favorite player is from her city team. She wants to be a good soccer player one day.
Questions and Answers:
What does Sarah do on Mondays?
She goes running in the morning.
When does she play volleyball?
On Wednesdays.
Who does she watch soccer with?
With her family.
What is her dream?
To be a good soccer player.
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