In this lesson, we learn how to talk about doing sports using the verbs "go" and "play". These two verbs are common when we describe activities. You will learn which sports use go and which ones use play, and how to use them in simple present tense.
Examples:
I go swimming every Friday.
She plays tennis after school.
They go hiking in the mountains.
He plays soccer with his friends.
GRAMMAR: Using "Go" and "Play" with Sports
Go + -ing is used for activities like swimming, running, or cycling.
Play + sport name is used for sports like soccer, basketball, or tennis.
Examples:
I go skiing in the winter.
We play volleyball at the beach.
Does she go dancing on Saturdays?
He plays baseball with a local team.
Negative:
I don’t go jogging.
He doesn’t play football.
Question Form:
Do you go skating on weekends?
Does she play badminton?
VOCABULARY
Go – to move or travel somewhere to do something.
Play – to take part in a game or sport.
Swimming – the sport of moving through water.
Tennis – a game played with rackets and a ball over a net.
Basketball – a sport where you throw a ball into a hoop.
Hiking – walking in nature or mountains.
Cycling – riding a bicycle.
Soccer – also called football, played by kicking a ball.
Baseball – a game played with a bat and a ball.
Running – the sport of moving quickly on foot.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I go swimming every Saturday.
She plays tennis very well.
Do you go running in the morning?
He doesn’t play soccer.
Let’s go hiking this weekend.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I go jogging in the park.
We play football after school.
Negative:
I don’t go skiing.
She doesn’t play volleyball.
Questions:
Do you go cycling?
Does he play baseball?
Answers:
Yes, I do. It’s fun!
No, he doesn’t. He prefers basketball.
CONVERSATION
Anna: Hi, Sam! Do you do any sports?
Sam: Yes! I go swimming twice a week.
Anna: Nice! I play tennis on weekends.
Sam: That’s cool. Do you go hiking too?
Anna: Sometimes, with my family. Do you play any ball sports?
Sam: Yes, I play basketball with my friends at school.
Anna: Great! Maybe we can play together sometime.
Sam: Sure, I’d love that!
READING
Lucy is very active. She goes running every morning and plays volleyball after school. On Sundays, she goes cycling with her brother. Lucy loves sports because they make her feel strong and happy. Her favorite sport is volleyball. She also wants to try rock climbing one day.
Questions and Answers:
What does Lucy do every morning?
She goes running.
What sport does she play after school?
Volleyball.
Who does she go cycling with?
Her brother.
Why does she love sports?
Because they make her feel strong and happy.
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